As Harnaaz Sandhu won Miss Universe 2021 title, here are some Indian Television actresses who also participated in beauty pageants

Miss Universe Harnaaz Sandhu is in the discussion for past days now, as she won the Miss Universe 2021 title for India. Before her actresses like Sushmita Sen and Lara Dutta hold this title.

But apart from this actresses there are some more actress who have participated in national beauty pageant. Let's have a look on them

Dipannita Sharma- Remember her? the actress starred in TV shows like Khatron Ke Khiladi, Har Dil Jo Love Karega, Bewafa Si Wafa. Also in Bollywood movies 'Ladies vs. Ricky Behl', 'Jodi Breakers' and 'War'. She came into the limelight after making it to the final five of the Miss India 1998 contest.

Gauri Pradhan- Gauri Pradhan Tejwani, who has appeared in many superhit serials like 'Kunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi', 'Kutumb', 'Tu Aashiqui', started modeling at the age of 18. In 1998, she was named as Femina Miss India.

Smriti Irani - Actress and current Union Minister Smriti Irani had participated in the Miss India pageant in 1998. However, she did not succeed in getting a place in the top 9.

Mihika Verma - The name Mihika Varma is not new to anyone. Mihika, who starred in 'Yeh Hai Mohabbatein', 'Baat Hamari Pakki' and 'Yeh Hai Aashiqui', had participated in 'Miss India International 2004' and also won the competition.

Pooja Sharma - 'Mahabharat' and 'Mahakali-Ant Hi Aarbha' fame actress Pooja Sharma had participated in 'Miss India 2006' and also reached to finals.

Aishwarya Sakhuja - Actress Aishwarya Sakhuja, who reached home through the series 'Yeh Hain Chahtein', had participated in 'Femina Miss India' in 2006.

Gauahar Khan - Popular small screen actress Gauahar Khan also participated in beauty pageants. In 2002, she participated in the Femina Miss India pageant and had reached to the top 4.