Harnaaz Sandhu has made the whole country proud as she scripted history by bringing home the title of Miss Universe after a long wait of 21 years. Sushmita Sen, Priyanka Chopra, Dia Mirza, Lara Dutta and many more came forward to congratulate Harnaaz.
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While her answers and confidence received a lot of applause, her dazzling silver gown in the finale drew everyone’s attention as well.
Saisha Shinde, who came out as transgender earlier this year has designed the beautiful gown donned by Harnaaz Sandhu.
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Harnaaz Sandhu’s gorgeous silver gown designed by Saisha Shinde has become a part of history. It’s beautiful beaded work and plunging neckline makes it so special that you can’t get your eyes off the gown. After the major victory made headlines on Monday, Saisha Shinde wrote on Instagram, “We did it.”
In January 2021, 40-year-old designer, Saisha Shinde (previously Swapnil Shinde) came out as a transwoman.
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She spoke about designing the Miss Universe gown and how her transition improved the process.
“There is a certain expectation from Miss India at an International pageant. She has to look elegant, exquisite and the gown needs to look delicate and dainty but at the same time powerful, strong, which incidentally my brand has become now after I have transitioned into a woman.”
Saisha also shared the glimpse of the effort that went into creating this beautiful masterpiece.
Before Harnaaz, Saisha Shinde has created outfits for celebrities like Priyanka Chopra, Deepika Padukone, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Taapsee Pannu, Anushka Sharma, Katrina Kaif and Madhuri Dixit, among many others.
Dear Saisha, hope you will scale new heights and make us prouder! Thanks for inspiring us to be our own hero! You Go Girl!