Harnaaz is original, she was original on stage before winning, after winning, everything
around me has definitely changed
I think Padmaavat, that was a very strong and related to women empowerment movie so I
think that holds a very strong message to the audience
Well, at the airport I had masala dosa
I like Deepika Padukone’s fashion sense and the way she holds and you know pulls off you know every attire
She made a mark in history on the 13th of December by bringing home the Miss Universe 2021
crown. Joining me in a conversation is Harnaaz Sandhu.
Hi. Hi. Welcome to Pinkvilla.
Thank you so much. How are you?
I am good. How are you? Great
And congratulations. Thank you. And I have to say this on behalf of Pinkvilla you have made
everyone so proud and we are extremely happy that you represented India and how.
Thank you so, so much
So, my first question is yoy have spoken about like how you been bullied and you know body
shamed and then you even spoke about how you rose very strongly. What was that incident
or that turning point in your life that made that change?
While during my pre-teens I was bullied for being too slim that led me to be underconfident,
self-doubt but at the same time I realised through the process of that challenge that it’s
important to learn the lessons that comes along with that. In the end of the day the only
impression that really matters to you is your own impression. Believe and just go for it and
that was all due to my mom’s support and also because she is the one who has created the
women inside and she has broken stereotypes and I think now its my time to do the same and
inspire people to keep on breaking stereotypes especially women around the world. And you
know everything comes along with a lesson so my focus has always been on that and that’s
how I have been the best version of myself.
That’s awesome. And you know after becoming Miss Universe you must have the attention
that you got, everyone’s looking at you, everyone wants to talk to you, the media, the world
is looking at you. It can get so overwhelming for you that
everything happens so suddenly in your life, what fears you for now?
The fear of having the fear overpowering me fears me because I believe everything is
difficult but it’s not impossible so rather than fearing about the fear I would like to focus on
what else can happen you know focusing on the positive aspects of every challenge,
everything that comes along because failure definitely teaches us how to rise up again and
work harder but success teaches us how to handle the fame
That’s true. And that will probably help you keep yourself grounded. Always because this is
something which I have learned from my community and that has added up in my values and
I believe behaviour is something which takes you to
the places and this is something which
can change. Harnaaz is original, she was original on stage before winning, after winning,
everything around me has definitely changed but I, inside me have been the same. My vision
has been clearer, I have been more responsible towards the goal of my life and to use crown
responsibly but the humble, grounded Harnaaz is the same.
Still the same, that’s why you love Shah Rukh Khan. For the same reasons.
You even mentioned that you like breaking stereotypes if you
could there are so many stereotypes in our country, what would it be and why?
I think this is something you will agree with me on, choosing the partners I think we have the
right to choose the partners we have, the right to make decisions of our life. Especially
marriage is something which can turn your life upside down so you need to be mentally and
physically strong and we live in 21st century where everybody is accepted the way they are
then why its still women are being deprioritised when it comes to choosing their partners or
making their decisions, right to education, work that comes along
The women in my society are always taught about responsibilities and duties of being the
woman of the family but at the same they should also know their rights that comes when each
and every woman all around the world urges that she is ready to focus on the purpose of life
and she knows that she is ready to conquer the world. So that comes from in tandem so I can
only expect them to be enough strong but they need to start that
Definitely. I agree. I think this change has to come and it’s coming slowly but like eventually.
As I told you it’s difficult but not impossible
And one more question I want to ask you when Steve asked you the question of you know
imitating the sound when you took that turn and went back to your place, were you just like
what just happened? What did I just do? What was your thought process like?
Well, when he asked me that question I was like, is this real? I mean I can’t sink in the
feeling that he asked me something which is little awkward but at the same time standing
next to him, the most spontaneous and famous personality which I adore.
When he is being original, when he is being himself then why can’t I be and showcasing your talent, you have
to give this chance and you just need to be yourself and you know show the whole world on
that big stage then why not? And trust me after that I felt more comfortable on stage and I was
ready for the next round so I was happy that he asked me the right question
That’s true, I love how you have put this forward. Now for some fun stuff before we let you
go. I want to ask you questions and I just expect you be a little rapid with it.
So you said that you are a Shah Rukh Khan fan. If you could do any one of his films that he
has done in the past which would it be and why?
Kal Ho Na Ho. Really? I love that movie.
You also mentioned you are going to film a move with Sanjay Leela Bhansali. If you could
be a part of any of his films that he has done in the past which, would it be?
I think Padmaavat, that was a very strong and related to women empowerment movie
so I think that holds a very strong message to the audience
If there are five things in your bag on a daily basis that you
like to carry and you can't live without, what would those things be?
Water bottle, my own water bottle. I think firstly we should say no to plastic. Lipstick, my
comb, my adapter, the whole power bank and candies because that’s so important for you to
have that go to sugar rush. Those are the five things which will stay
Do you have a sweet tooth? I do. I love sweets
And if there a few makeup products that you can’t do without?
Firstly, I think makeup doesn’t really make you look beautiful, it just enhances your beauty
that comes from inside. Still to make sure that you are a public figure and you need to
maintain those basic. Mascara, lipstick, blush and I think these are the three important things
which I need
And when you were overseas you must have missed Indian food a lot. What was the first
thing meal you came and you had?
Well, at the airport I had masala dosa and then I kept on eating
rajma chawal and all of that. I love food, I am a foodie actually
That’s awesome. So, who is your fashion inspiration?
Who do you look up to when it comes to fashion?
I like Deepika Padukone’s fashion sense and the way she holds and you know pulls off every
attire with the proper theme and you know that outfit really reflects her personality. So
this is what I really like about fashion. Its not about wearing the best clothes, not about
wearing the most expensive, it’s about whatever you wear you need to pull it off well
And lastly if there are three things that we don’t know about you, what would they be?
I think mimicry is the thing I felt that nobody knew,
everybody knows that. I write couplets in Punjabi language, shayari, I do sing and I cook very well.
Really? Favourite dish that you cook?
Dal Makhani. Oh, I love Dal Makhani
And thank you so much for doing this. I hope we will meet super soon. Probably for some
movie promotions someday, fingers crossed and it was lovely meeting you. Thank you so much.
Thank you so much
Hi guys, I am Harnaaz Sadhu, Miss Universe 2021. If you guys love this video, do not forget
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