Miss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Sandhu wins Global Millennial of the Year award


Miss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Sandhu was awarded Global Millennial of the Year at Grazia Millennial Awards 2022 on Thursday, March 31 in Mumbai.

The 22-year-old Indian beauty queen received the award looking gorgeous in a metallic one-shoulder gown by Gaurav Gupta.

"I just won Grazia's award and it's out of this world. It is something that's very close to my heart and I got to speak in front of incredible artists who have been inspiring me throughout my journey," she said in an interview shortly after winning the award.

"It was really nice to share the stage with them and share my words," she added.

Harnaaz is currently back in India for her official homecoming celebration across her country after winning the 70th Miss Universe title last December.



Photos: Keegan Crasto / Miss Universe

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