Updated On: 29 December, 2021 07:25 AM IST | Mumbai | Uma Ramasubramanian
Confirming that she plans to venture into acting, Miss Universe Harnaaz Sandhu says chasing “strong, inspiring characters” will be her motive in Bollywood

Harnaaz Sandhu
Miss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Sandhu doesn’t mince words when accepting that she has her heart set on Bollywood. “I am an actor by profession, and I have been part of theatre for 12 years,” says the beauty-pageant winner, who brought home the coveted crown 21 years after Lara Dutta last bagged it for India.
Sandhu has featured in Punjabi films like Yaara Diyan Poo Baran and the yet-to-be-released Bai Ji Kuttange. She made her television debut with the show, Udaariyaan. With her latest win propelling her into the limelight, she now hopes to venture into the Hindi film industry. “However, I don’t want to be a normal actress. I want to be one of those who are very influential, and who break stereotypes by choosing strong characters, being wise, and inspirational.”