Miss India Wins Miss Universe 2021 | PEOPLE

There's new royalty in the Miss Universe world!

On Sunday, Miss India Harnaaz Sandhu was officially named Miss Universe 2021.

Sandhu, 21, beat out 79 other contestants from various countries and territories — including runner-up Miss Paraguay Nadia Ferreira and second runner-up Miss South Africa Lalela Mswane — to claim the prestigious title.

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Miss India Wins Miss Universe 2021 | PEOPLE

[yodefosumari]

Congratulations Harnaaz Sandhu: Miss Universe 2021. I send you a big hug from Paruima, Guyana 💕

[Rocky-dmbi]

Congrats India ❤️lots of love respect😌 from Singapore..

[journey]

You are a real MU 2021 Ms. India...we the Filipinos supports you!!! 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[joshnews]

🇮🇳Congratulations Harnaaz🇮🇳 How ellegantly you represented Indian beauty and its grace. Her walk, her smile her confidence everything was beyond excellence. Loved her watching so calm and composed at this world stage. She truly deserves the title. You made us proud. Love 💖 you Harnaaz..

[jenreedcastro]

Congratulations. Such an sending you love, hugs from New York

[pragyajain]

I love her. I am from the USA but wanted Harnaaz to win. So sad to see these Paraguay people sending hate comments, they are just embarrassing their own country.

[apobangpo]

Proud to be an Indian 💜😊 but they all are beautiful in their own way

[kuyaocstriviaeverything]

I agree with the judges. Miss India deserve the Title of Miss Universe. I am very satisfied with the results of this year's edition of Miss Universe. This is also a success for Eilat, Israel. I wish I can visit it in the future.
-From the Philippines.

[angeljadengrandquist]

I already know she win this. She got that amazing glow & attitude

[joyanna]

Congratulations Miss India,
I love her face so much, very beautiful and also Smart, it's brain and beauty, you deserve being Miss Universe 2021.

[barbaravyse]

She’s so beautiful. Congratulations India.

[adrian]

Proud to be half Indian half Filipino!!

[TheDimdim]

She is so beautiful. The nature amazing. She have literally the beauty and charm of india. She represent 100%

[Dr-mepj]

Congratulations !! India♥️♥️ Israel loves youuu🤍💙

[indiguysjunction]

This is why Indians are the best.. because they are not only beautiful but very intelligent and well spoken people.

[toniyahh]

Congratulations miss india lots love from Philippines

[aliimran]

When India last won she born and she born to won🇮🇳

[sanjuwhs]

Congrats india... she is gorgeous 😍 ❤ 💖 💕 love from sri lanka ....🇱🇰

[amtechtrek]

She's truly amazing. God bless her always 💝

[angelicadorpa]

congratulations miss india👑❤️👏👏👏love from philippines🥰