Miss Universe 2022: Look at how Harnaaz Sandhu paid homage to Sushmita Sen and Lara Dutta with her attire

Harnaaz Sandhu, the outgoing Miss Universe 2021, on Sunday honoured Sushmita Sen and Lara Dutta with her costume at the Miss Universe 2022 crowning ceremony. She wore a gown which had big black and white pictures of Lara and Sushmita from the time when they were crowned as the Miss Universe.

After Lara Dutta won the title for India, Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu returned the "Miss Universe" crown to India in 2021. Sushmita Sen had won the Miss Universe contest in 1994 before Lara. After winning the pageant in 2021, Harnaaz Sandhu had said that she was inspired by Sushmita Sen and Miss Universe 2000 Lara Dutta. "It feels out of this world because women like Sushmita Sen and Lara Dutta who inspired me throughout my journey, are supporting me," she had said.

Tears streamed down her cheeks as she waved to the audience, folded her hands in Namaste, and kissed the air. Ms. Sandhu also looked to stumble a bit while walking, but she quickly regained her balance.

She experienced an overpowering emotion at the time and couldn't stop crying. As she entered the stage for her final entrance as Miss Universe, a voice message was playing in the background. Harnaaz’s pre-recorded voice message said, “To my mom, dad, family, friends, and everyone who has inspired me in this quest, you are forever in my heart...” A visibly emotional Sandhu also promised to continue making India proud.

Harnaaz Sandhu in her message to Miss Universe 2022 said, "Remember to live this year to the fullest because tomorrow is never promised. Namaste Universe."