India’s Harnaaz Sandhu made history on Monday as she was crowned Miss Universe 2021.

Here are the things to know about Harnaaz Sandhu:

1) The Chandigarh-based model was crowned LIVA Miss Diva Universe 2021, last week.

2) Sandhu started her journey in pageantry when she won Times Fresh Face in 2017, representing Chandigarh at the age of 17.

3) She was crowned Femina Miss India Punjab 2019 and made it to the Top 12.

4) Born and raised in Punjab, Harnaaz Sandhu is currently pursuing her Masters’ degree in Public Administration.

5) Sandhu has also worked in a few Punjabi films, including the upcoming “Yaara Diyan Poo Baran” and “Bai Ji Kuttange” and said being in front of the camera as an actor was a humbling experience.