Sushmita Sen To Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu: India’s Historic Wins At Miss Universe Pageant

By: Aanchal Chaudhary | November 17, 2024

At 21, Victoria Kjaer Theilvig made history on Saturday as the first Dane to win the Miss Universe 2024 crown

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Meanwhile, it was a disappointing moment for India as its representative, Rhea Singha, did not make the Top 12 cut

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Rhea Singha was crowned the new Miss Universe India 2024 in September this year, becoming India's contingent at the Miss Universe 2024 pageant

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However, India holds pride in its three historic Miss Universe wins, with each beauty queen leaving a lasting legacy

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Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu ended India’s 21-year wait by becoming Miss Universe 2021, winning over 80 contestants worldwide

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Lara Dutta won Miss Universe 2000, setting records with the highest-ever score of 9.99 in this pageant's history

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Last but definitely not least, Sushmita Sen made history in 1994 as the first Indian woman to win the Miss Universe title

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