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Harnaaz Sandhu Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 29, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth3 March 2000

Age23 Years

BirthplaceKohali village, Gurdaspur, Punjab

ProfessionModel

NationalityIndian

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyFather - Pritampal Singh Sandhu; Mother - Rabinder Kaur Sandhu; Brother - Harnoor Singh Sandhu

Harnaaz Sandhu Biography

Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu is an Indian model and beauty queen from Chandigarh who won Miss Universe 2021. Her pageant journey includes regional and national wins

Early life and background

Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu was born on 3 March 2000 in Kohali village, Gurdaspur, Punjab, and raised in Chandigarh. Her family spent a couple of years in England during her childhood before returning to India, where she completed her schooling at Shivalik Public School and attended Post Graduate Government College for Girls in Chandigarh. She holds a Bachelor of Information Technology. Harnaaz grew up in a family where her mother worked as a gynaecologist and her father was a realtor; she also has a brother who is a musician and video editor.

Career

Harnaaz began participating in modelling and fashion events in her teens. Early titles include Miss Chandigarh 2017 and Timesfreshface Miss Chandigarh in the same year. In 2018 she earned the Max Emerging Star title, and in 2019 she placed among the Top 12 at Femina Miss India.

Her pageant trajectory continued in 2021 when she advanced through Miss Diva 2021. After qualifying to the Top 50 and later the Top 20, she impressed judges with multiple category wins during the competition — including Miss Beautiful Skin, Miss Beach Body, Miss Beautiful Smile, Miss Photogenic, and Miss Talented — and was ultimately crowned Miss Diva Universe 2021. That victory gave her the opportunity to represent India at the 70th Miss Universe pageant in Israel on 12 December 2021.

At Miss Universe 2021 she progressed through the rounds that tested national costume, swimwear, evening gown presentation, and interview skills. A strong public speaking performance placed her among the top contenders, and she was announced as the winner of Miss Universe 2021, receiving the crown from the outgoing titleholder Andrea Meza.

Beyond pageantry, Harnaaz has been linked to film projects in Punjabi cinema. Reports indicate she was signed for two Punjabi films set for release in 2022 and that she worked with producer and actress Upasana Singh, who has spoken publicly about their close relationship and hosting Harnaaz during training and before the international competition.

Public profile

Harnaaz has often spoken about personal struggles that informed her public persona; she has referenced experiences with bullying and body shaming earlier in life and framed her own journey as one of growth and self-belief. Inspired by her mother's example breaking generational expectations, Harnaaz has engaged in women’s health awareness work. During her Miss Diva tenure she helped organise a free health camp focused on breast and cervical cancer awareness in collaboration with medical and nonprofit partners.

In March 2022 she disclosed a diagnosis of celiac disease, explaining that dietary restrictions related to gluten sensitivity contributed to visible weight changes and drew social media commentary. Harnaaz is fluent in Hindi, Punjabi, and English and has spoken about simple personal preferences such as traditional Punjabi food and artists she admires.

Latest updates

Following her Miss Universe win Harnaaz received widespread congratulations from former Indian Miss Universe winners and political figures. She continued to be involved in public appearances and media projects, and was reported to have two Punjabi films slated for 2022. In 2022 she was also the subject of a civil suit filed by a producer concerning an alleged breach of a promotional agreement for a Punjabi film in which she appeared.

Her public statements emphasize resilience, self-belief, and using her platform to encourage young people and to address issues around feminine hygiene and women's health. She remains a visible figure from Chandigarh who rose through regional pageants to an international title.
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Recent Work

Miss Universe 2021

Winner of the 70th Miss Universe pageant held in Israel on 12 December 2021.

2021
Miss Diva Universe 2021

Crowned Miss Diva 2021, earning the right to represent India at Miss Universe.

2021
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Career Highlights

  1. Miss Universe 2021 winner
  2. Miss Diva Universe (Liva Miss Diva) 2021
  3. Femina Miss India Punjab 2019
  4. Miss Chandigarh 2017; Timesfreshface Miss Chandigarh 2017
  5. Max Emerging Star India 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Harnaaz Sandhu born?

3 March 2000

What is Harnaaz Sandhu known for?

Model

What is Harnaaz Sandhu’s marital status?

Unmarried