Harnaaz Sandhu, who became the third Indian to win the Miss Universe title in 2021, is set to make her Bollywood debut in Baaghi 4, and fans are already impressed. After facing online criticism and body-shaming for gaining weight post-pageant, the former beauty queen has unveiled a stunning new look in the recently released song, Bahli Sohni.
The track, which dropped on August 22, features Harnaaz alongside Tiger Shroff in a glamorous new avatar. Her graceful moves and confident screen presence, all while flaunting a toned physique in stylish sarees, have earned her widespread praise. Fans have been quick to compare her to Bollywood’s top stars, with many calling her the new-age “desi girl.”
Fans React to Her New Look
Videos and clips of Harnaaz from the song have gone viral on Instagram, with users showering her with compliments. One user posted a video of her looks from the song and wrote, “DESI GIRL FR! Miss Universe 2021, Harnaaz, the queen slayed, devoured, mothereddd so harddd! Reminded me so much of Priyanka and Deepika in her latest music video from the upcoming film Baaghi 4!”
Others noted her incredible transformation, with comments like, “Wow, when did this happen?” and “Her body is bodying back again.” Comparisons to other actresses also poured in, with some fans noting, “She gives me Priyanka Chopra vibes,” while another added, “She’s giving Sushmita Sen from Main Hoon Na vibes.”
Harnaaz on Body-Shaming
After her Miss Universe win, Harnaaz was subjected to significant online trolling for her weight gain.
In April 2022, she revealed her diagnosis with coeliac disease, a condition that prevents her from consuming wheat and other foods. Later that year, in an interview with People Magazine, Harnaaz spoke about the bullying she faced. “I was bullied for gaining weight. It was uncomfortable and really surprising to see how people started having their opinions, which should not really matter,” she said. “It’s not about how you look; it’s about who you are inside, how you treat people, and what you believe in.”
Baaghi 4, directed by A. Harsha and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, is an action thriller starring Tiger Shroff, Sanjay Dutt, Sonam Bajwa, and Harnaaz Sandhu. The film is scheduled to release in theatres on September 5.