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Miss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Sandhu has made the whole nation proud. After a long wait of 21 years, she won the prestigious title of Miss Universe.
Sushmita Sen carried the Miss Universe crown home to India in 1994. She was the first Indian woman to win the title. After six years, Lara Dutta won the Miss Universe title for India in 2000.
In December 2021, Andrea Meza crowned Harnaaz Sandhu. She is the former Miss Universe from Mexico.
It is not just the title but Miss Universe enjoys a lot of perks. From hefty prize money to free access to private parties, here’s everything you need to know about the perks that Miss Universe enjoys.
Miss Universe’s precious crown
Miss Universe Harnaaz’s crown is said to be worth $5 million (approximately Rs. 37 crore). The crown is made of 18-carat gold with 1,770 diamonds and a shield-cut golden canary diamond in the centrepiece.
Hefty Prize Money
Though the Miss Universe organization never reveals the prize money, the reports suggest it is said to be a total of 1.8 crore rupees.
A private apartment
For a year, Miss Universe Harnaaz Sandhu will stay in the Miss Universe apartment in New York. Other than that, the Miss Universe organization will provide Harnaaz Sandhu with groceries, clothing, and travel allowance throughout her stay in New York residences.
An expert team to make her look flawless
Miss Universe Harnaaz Sandhu will always be surrounded by a team of expert makeup artists, photographers, and stylists who will ensure that she always looks flawless.
Her make-up, clothes, hair products, shoes, jewellery, skincare treatments, nutritionist, and other personal items will be provided for a year.
Free access to private parties
Miss Universe Harnaaz Sandhu is also granted access to private parties, premieres, screenings, and castings. Other than that, travel expenses and hotel accommodations are also covered by the Miss Universe Organization.
The most exciting part is that Harnaaz Sandhu now has the opportunity to travel around the world. Miss Universe 2021 sponsors, such as jewellery brand Mouawad, will also provide incentives to her.
Miss Universe’s responsibilities
Miss Universe has all of these perks, but she also has a lot of responsibilities. As the Miss Universe Organization’s chief ambassador, she is required to attend engagements, parties, charity activities, and press conferences.