Miss Universe 1994 Sushimita Sen and Miss Universe 2000 Lara Dutta congratulated Harnaaz Sandhu for bringing back the Miss Universe crown to India after 21 years.
“Congratulations @harnaazsandhu_03. Thank you for representing India so beautifully, for bringing back the Miss Universe Crown to India after 21 years (by a 21-year-old, you were destined),” says Sushimita, the first Indian to win the title.
“May you enjoy every moment of learning & sharing this incredible global platform @missuniverse will provide you….MAY YOU REIGN SUPREME!!!”
Lara, who won the title 6 years after Sushimita wrote: “My dearest @harnaazsandhu_03 , when I spoke to you yesterday, you promised me that ‘it will be worth it!! YOU are worth all your triumphant glory and much, much more!!”
“You had an unshakeable belief in yourself and JUST KNEW, you were born for this!! You were born in the year I won Miss Universe!!! That’s how long we’ve waited for you to come along and lift that crown once more for India!! Perhaps, it was destined!! I know what lies in store for you, and I wish you a glorious reign!! May this only be the start of the heights you will scale! God bless you, my heartiest congratulations to your parents and family! The universe now is your oyster- OUR STAR!”
Miss World 2000 and actress Priyanka Chopra also congratulated Harnaaz for her victory in Israel.

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