The impact of Miss Universe 2021 winner continues to inspire young women across India. One of them is 19-year-old who was recently crowned Miss Universe Kerala and says Harnaaz played a big role in inspiring her pageant journey.
Speaking about her inspiration Kaziah shared that the first Miss Universe competition she watched was in 2021 when Harnaaz brought the crown back to India after two decades.
“I didn’t know much about pageants at that time but seeing India win made me interested in them. What I admire most about Harnaaz is her strength and confidence. Even when she faced criticism she stayed true to herself. I struggled with self-confidence while growing up, and watching her accept herself inspired me to do the same” Kaziah said.
For many young women Harnaaz’s journey is a reminder that success comes with courage, determination and self-belief. Her story has encouraged many aspiring beauty queens to chase their dreams without worrying about what others think.
As Kaziah begins her own pageant journey she hopes to carry forward the lessons she learned from Harnaaz’s example. Her story shows how one person’s achievements can inspire others to believe in themselves and proudly embrace who they are.
From one beauty queen to another Harnaaz Sandhu’s influence continues to inspire a new generation of young women to dream big and stay confident in their own identity.

