Miss Universe, India's Harnaaz Sandhu sets eyes on Bollywood, Hollywood

The 21-year-old beauty expresses desire to continue acting

As the newly crowned Miss Universe 2021, India’s Harnaaz Sandhu says she wants to nurture an environment where women feel comfortable about expressing their concerns regarding health and hygiene, reported The Indian Express. The 21-year-old beauty, who has already starred in two Punjabi films this year, including Yaara Diyan Poo Baran and Bai Ji Kuttange, is also looking forward to taking the plunge into Hollywood.

“I’d love to be a part of not just Bollywood but Hollywood too. I’d love to break the stereotypes that are prevalent today. I think 21^st-century people get inspired by movies and web series, so I’d like to inspire people and try to talk about the issues that should be eradicated from society,” said Sandhu.

Speaking about her wonderful win, she added, “It’s a huge celebration for the whole country because an Indian has got a chance to wear this crown after 21 years. I feel so grateful and my heart is filled with so much respect for all those who have shown their faith in me and showered me with all their love. I want to use this platform to talk about the issues which we should all be concerned about.”

Her mother and gynaecologist Ravinder Kaur has been an inspiration for Sandhu, who wants to lead the way for women empowerment with a special focus on menstrual hygiene and breast cancer awareness. “This is what I’ve been majorly working on along with different organisations regarding breast cancer surgery and the fact that it’s curable when detected well in time. I’ll also talk about all those issues that the Miss Universe organisation is related to. I’d like to talk about the causes with the help of my mother,” she noted.

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