'Har Hindustani Ki Naz': Celebs congratulate Harnaaz Sandhu

Actor-model Harnaaz Sandhu’s Miss Universe victory has brought immense joy and pride to Indians across the globe, including Hindi film personalities and former beauty queens Sushmita Sen, Lara Dutta and Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who congratulated the winner for bringing home the crown after 21 years.

Sen, the first Indian to win the Miss Universe title, congratulated Sandhu on her win and called her ‘Har Hindustani Ki Naz’, translating as pride of every Indian.

“Soooooo proud of you! 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)” she wrote on Instagram. Sen also said she hopes Sandhu enjoys “every moment of learning & sharing this incredible global platform @missuniverse will provide you.” “May you reign supreme! My love & regards to your Maa & family... bohut bohut Mubarak,” she added.

Dutta congratulated Sandhu and welcomed her to the club. “Congratulations @HarnaazSandhu03!!!! Welcome to the club!!! We’ve waited 21 long years for this!!! You make us SO SO proud!!! A billion dreams come true!!! @MissDivaOrg @MissUniverse,” she said.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas tweeted, “And the New Miss Universe is... Miss India. Congratulations Harnaaz Sandhu... bringing the crown home after 21 years.” — PTI