Harnaaz’s family in Chandigarh ecstatic at her success
SGT Times Reporter
Chandigarh, December 13
Family members of Harnaaz Sandhu, a 21-year-old girl from Chandigarh Tricity who brought to India the title of Miss Universe after a gap of 21 years, are ecstatic at her success.
Students, faculty members, and staff of Panjab University are also happy because a student of an affiliated college of the university had brought home big laurels.
Harnaaz’s mother Ravinder Kaur, a gynecologist in a hospital at Sohana near Chandigarh, spent the time when her daughter was competing for the title performing Ardaas for her success.
“Now, I will watch those moments when my daughter was crowned with the title of Miss Universe 2021,” she said adding that she will treat Harnaaz with her favourite food “Makki Ki Roti Aur Sarso Ka Saag” when she returns home.
Her brother Harnoor said it was a proud moment for the family.
“Harnaaz is always very much focused on her goals,” he added when asked about the qualities of his sister.
Harnaaz started modeling at a quite young age.
She won her first pageant, Miss Chandigarh, in the year 2017.
Miss Universe delegate bio describes Harnaaz as “Punjabi, draws inspiration from her mother, who “broke generations of patriarchy to become a successful gynecologist and led her family”.
Meanwhile, Panjab University today extended felicitations to Harnaaz for her success.
“It is a moment of great pride for Panjab University that the student of its affiliated college, PGGCG 42, Chandigarh Ms. Harnaaz Sandhu, an actor/model has been crowned Miss Universe 2021 beating contestants from 79 countries to bring home the title after 21 years,” said a press release issued by the PU.
Harnaaz has done her graduation in IT from the College and presently pursuing MA in Public Administration. Her achievements include Miss Fresh Face in 2017, Miss India World -2020 among Top 20 finalists, Miss India Universe, Times Fresh Face 2017 Miss Chandigarh-winner and Represented Chandigarh at National Level in Bombay, Miss Max Emerging Star 2018, Finalist from Chandigarh in Miss Diva India 2018, Lead Role Heroin in Punjabi Featured Movie releasing this summer, Fabb Colours Femina Miss India Punjab 2019 and college has bestowed her Miss Diva title in 2019.
Prof. Raj Kumar, Vice Chancellor, PU extended his heartiest felicitations on this great achievement of Harnaaz Sandhu which has brought laurels to not only Panjab University, but to the entire nation. She can be a role model and an inspiration for students aspiring to reach such heights in their careers.
Caption: File picture Miss Universe Harnaaz Sandhu with her teacher
