The Miss Universe crown is a dream of many girls around the world. A crown that commands appreciation, glory and awe. When 25 years back, Sushmita Sen won the crown for India, it was for the first time an Indian had won the coveted title. The next Indian to win it for the country was Lara Dutta in 2000. And after 21-long years, Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu won the Miss Universe title at Eliat, Israel on 13th December 2021.
The new Miss Universe is…India!!!! #MISSUNIVERSE pic.twitter.com/DTiOKzTHl4
— Miss Universe (@MissUniverse) December 13, 2021
While the entire country is proud of her and is celebrating her victory, let’s see what awards, benefits, and perquisites does a Miss Universe winner receives.
Who Is Harnaaz Sandhu?
21-year old Harnaaz Sandhu is a Chandigarh-based model who has worked in Punjabi films like Yaara Diyan Poo Baran and Bai Ji Kuttange. He is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Public Administration and was the winner of “Times Fresh Face” in 2017. She has also won Femina Miss India Punjab 2019 and LIVA Miss Diva Universe 2021 title.
The Crown
Harnaaz has with her the most expensive crown of Miss universe from the past few years, the value of which is around $5 million, which is approximately Rs 37 crore. Decorated with leaves, petals and vines, it has 18-carat gold, 1770 diamonds and a shield-cut golden canary diamond centerpiece which weighs 62.83 carats. This crown is inspired by nature, strength, beauty, femininity and unity. The crown designed by Mouawad Jewelry have made the Miss Universe crown and it represents “The Power of Unity”.
Rewards
Monetary incentives
Though the Miss Universe Organization never discloses the prize money amount, it is estimated to be worth lakhs of rupees.
Residential incentive
Harnaaz will be allowed to stay in the Miss Universe apartments for a year, sharing with miss USA. And everything from groceries to clothing will be taken care of by the Miss Universe Organization.
Luxurious Services
She will have a team of hairstylists, professional makeup artists, assistants to take care of her and make her look perfect at all times. All her grooming needs will be provided by the organization. A team of the best photographers will be given to her for clicking her portfolios. She will also have the best in service nutritionists, dermatologists, stylists and dermatologists tending to her for the year.
She will have free entry to exclusive parties, events, premieres and screenings. She can also avail a chance to tour the whole world in the year by the organization.
Responsibilities
However, as it is rightly said, ‘With great power comes great responsibility’, Harnaaz will also have to shoulder some great responsibilities and tasks assigned to her by the Miss Universe Organization.
Attending parties, charities, social programs and press conferences as a brand ambassador of the organization will be some of her chief responsibilities as the crowned Miss Universe of 2021.
