Priyanka Chopra was among many celebrities who congratulated Harnaaz Sandhu for winning title of Miss Universe 2021. The actress who won Miss World in 2000, said that she was ‘very excited’ to see Harnaaz Sandhu being crowned Miss Universe this year. Priyanka was promoting her new film, The Matrix Resurrections when she was asked about her reaction to Harnaaz winning the title.
“I was very excited about it. The last time India had a Miss Universe was Lara Dutta in the year 2000. That was the year that I won Miss World as well. She has brought home the crown after 21 years and she is 21, so she was born in the year that I won Miss World,” said Priyanka. She laughed as she made the observation about their ages.
“I’m so excited for her and I hope this is the beginning of an incredible journey. She’s very smart and gorgeous, obviously, and I’m very excited for her,” she was quoted saying.
After Harnaaz’s Miss Universe 2021 win, an old video of her showering praise on Priyanka resurfaced online. “I love Priyanka. So whatever lessons I can learn from her is nevertheless. So, I will always choose Priyanka,” she can be heard saying in the video.
Harnaaz has brought home the crown 21 years after Lara Dutta last won the title in 2000.
Priyanka also congratulated Harnaaz and gave her a shout-out on Instagram stories. Sharing a video of Harnaaz’s name being announced as the winner, Priyanka wrote, “And the new Miss Universe is… Miss India. Congratulations @harnaazsandhu_03 (for) bringing the crown home after 21 years.”