Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu (born 3 March 2000)[2] is an Indian model, actress, and winner of the Miss Universe 2021 beauty pageant.

[16] At the end of the event, Suman Rao of Rajasthan, won Femina Miss India World.

During the opening statement round, she said: From a young girl with fragile mental health who faced bullying and body shaming to a woman who emerged like a phoenix, realizing her true potential.

Today, I stand proudly in front of the Universe as a courageous, vivacious, and compassionate woman who is all set to lead a life with a purpose, and to leave behind a remarkable legacy.

[20][21]During the final question and answer round, as one of the top 5 contestants, she had selected "Global Warming and Climate Change", to which she said: One day, life will flash before your eyes, make sure it's worth watching.

[22]At the end of the event, Sandhu was crowned as the winner by the outgoing titleholder Adline Castelino, and went on to represent India at the Miss Universe 2021.

[26] During the top 5 question and answer round, Sandhu picked Rena Sofer, who asked her "many people think climate change is a hoax, what would you do to convince them to take it seriously?"

[27]Advancing to the top 3, in the final question and answer portion, host Steve Harvey asked: "What advice would you give to young women watching on how to deal with the pressures they face today?"

[28]Sandhu was announced Miss Universe 2021 by host Steve Harvey and crowned by the outgoing titleholder Andrea Meza of Mexico.

[29][30][31] As Miss Universe, Sandhu traveled to Israel,[32] various cities within the United States,[33] the Philippines,[34] Indonesia,[35] Vietnam,[36] South Africa, Colombia, Thailand,[37] and her home country of India.