Miss Universe 2022 Harnaaz Sandhu shows 'The Daily Show' host Trevor Noah a few Bollywood dance steps. Photo: YouTube / The Daily Show with Trevor Noah
Miss Universe 2022 Harnaaz Sandhu shows 'The Daily Show' host Trevor Noah a few Bollywood dance steps. Photo: YouTube / The Daily Show with Trevor Noah
Miss Universe 2022 Harnaaz Sandhu shows 'The Daily Show' host Trevor Noah a few Bollywood dance steps. Photo: YouTube / The Daily Show with Trevor Noah
Miss Universe 2022 Harnaaz Sandhu shows 'The Daily Show' host Trevor Noah a few Bollywood dance steps. Photo: YouTube / The Daily Show with Trevor Noah

Miss Universe Harnaaz Sandhu teaches Trevor Noah Bollywood moves


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Fresh off from stealing the show at the Miss Universe South Africa pageant last week, reigning Miss Universe Harnaaz Sandhu stopped by The Daily Show with Trevor Noah to teach the host some Bollywood moves.

Sandhu, who is from India but is currently living in New York, appeared on the long-running show to chat with Noah about her ongoing projects as well as acting. The beauty queen, who acted in a handful of Punjabi films before being crowned Miss Universe last year, expressed her interest in making it in Bollywood.

"My dream has always been to be in a Bollywood movie," Noah told Sandhu, in a clip from the show that was uploaded on Friday.

"Do you want my debut to be with you?" Sandhu replied, before saying: "Let me think about it ... but I can consider you."

"I mean ... I have to have the right moves and everything," Noah said, before Sandhu offered to teach him.

During her appearance on the show, Sandhu also spoke about "menstrual equity", a cause that she's been passionately promoting since winning the crown.

"You're destigmatising the conversation," Noah told her. "So many people from around the world live in a world where they cannot talk about something that's a normal part of a woman's life every single day. And you've really been playing a role, not just in India, but around the world, in saying that we need to get rid of that stigma"

Earlier this year, Sandhu partnered with a number of non-profits in India to launch a "menstrual equity" project that aims to reduce stigma, promote education, policy and access to sanitary products. The project aims to reach five million women by 2025.

"For me, Miss Universe was never about looking beautiful and wearing glitz and glam," Sandhu told Noah. "For me, it's a platform where you can talk about things you want to do. And I also wanted to leave a legacy and tell women around the world that 'If I can do it, you can do it too'."

Scroll through the gallery below to see more images of Miss Universe winner Harnaaz Sandhu

  • The new Miss Universe Harnaaz Sandhu of India gestures to the audience after being crowned at the Miss Universe 2021 pageant. EPA
    The new Miss Universe Harnaaz Sandhu of India gestures to the audience after being crowned at the Miss Universe 2021 pageant. EPA
  • Harnaaz Sandhu waves after being crowned Miss Universe. AP Photo
    Harnaaz Sandhu waves after being crowned Miss Universe. AP Photo
  • Miss Universe contestants congratulate Miss India, Harnaaz Sandhu, as she is crowned Miss Universe. AFP
    Miss Universe contestants congratulate Miss India, Harnaaz Sandhu, as she is crowned Miss Universe. AFP
  • India's Harnaaz Sandhu waves after being crowned Miss Universe 2021 during the 70th Miss Universe pageant in Eilat, Israel. AP Photo
    India's Harnaaz Sandhu waves after being crowned Miss Universe 2021 during the 70th Miss Universe pageant in Eilat, Israel. AP Photo
  • Miss Universe 2020 Andrea Meza, right, crowns India's Harnaaz Sandhu as Miss Universe 2021. AP Photo
    Miss Universe 2020 Andrea Meza, right, crowns India's Harnaaz Sandhu as Miss Universe 2021. AP Photo
  • Miss Paraguay Nadia Ferreira, left, embraces Miss India Harnaaz Sandhu after the winner is announced. AFP
    Miss Paraguay Nadia Ferreira, left, embraces Miss India Harnaaz Sandhu after the winner is announced. AFP
  • Miss India Harnaaz Sandhu, right, reacts as she wins Miss Universe 2021. EPA
    Miss India Harnaaz Sandhu, right, reacts as she wins Miss Universe 2021. EPA
  • Outgoing Miss Universe Andrea Meza of Mexico places a crown on the head of Miss Universe winner Harnaaz Sandhu of India. Reuters
    Outgoing Miss Universe Andrea Meza of Mexico places a crown on the head of Miss Universe winner Harnaaz Sandhu of India. Reuters
  • Harnaaz Sandhu poses during the pageant. EPA
    Harnaaz Sandhu poses during the pageant. EPA
  • The top three finalists: Miss South Africa Lalela Mswane, Miss India Harnaaz Sandhu, and Miss Paraguay Nadia Ferreira. EPA
    The top three finalists: Miss South Africa Lalela Mswane, Miss India Harnaaz Sandhu, and Miss Paraguay Nadia Ferreira. EPA
  • Miss India Harnaaz Sandhu during the swimsuit competition of the 70th Miss Universe pageant. AFP
    Miss India Harnaaz Sandhu during the swimsuit competition of the 70th Miss Universe pageant. AFP
  • Harnaaz Sandhu wears a maroon cap-sleeved one-piece swimsuit during the swimwear portion of the competition. AFP
    Harnaaz Sandhu wears a maroon cap-sleeved one-piece swimsuit during the swimwear portion of the competition. AFP
  • US television and pageant host Steve Harvey asks Miss India Harnaaz Sandhu the final question during the 70th Miss Universe competition. AFP
    US television and pageant host Steve Harvey asks Miss India Harnaaz Sandhu the final question during the 70th Miss Universe competition. AFP
  • During the national costume segment, she wore a gold embellished lehenga, and carried a traditional wedding parasol. AFP
    During the national costume segment, she wore a gold embellished lehenga, and carried a traditional wedding parasol. AFP
  • Harnaaz Sandhu during the preliminary stage of the 70th Miss Universe pageant. AFP
    Harnaaz Sandhu during the preliminary stage of the 70th Miss Universe pageant. AFP

The beauty queen also spoke about being bullied online after she gained weight following her win.

"People were very vicious and they brought you to tears," Noah pointed out during the interview. "But you've bounced back and become a spokesperson for positivity in general. And I feel like you've come out of it stronger."

"For me, it's not about how you look, but what you say and how you say it and how you treat people," Sandhu replied. "Because when you die, people will not remember what you wore. They will remember how they treated you.

"Yes I was really disheartened when I saw people bashing me for my weight gain, but I didn't let them describe me. There are young girls and boys looking up to me, and if they see me being timid or not strong enough, I don't think that's the right way to be impactful. I want to tell them that 'If you inspire yourself, that's how you can inspire a lot of people'."

Watch the full interview below:

Miss Universe beauty queens are being crowned all over the world at the moment, ahead of the global pageant. The date and location for this year's event are expected to be revealed in a few weeks.

Earlier this month, Miss Universe made history by implementing one of the biggest rule changes in its 70-year history, by accepting married women and mothers.

In an internal memo seen by The National, the organisation said the new changes will come into effect from the 72nd pageant, to be held next year.

Preliminary rounds for the 71st Miss Universe have already taken place. More than 35 countries, from the UK to Ukraine and Guatemala to Ghana, have named their representatives, with plenty more to be unveiled over the summer months.

Miss Universe 2022 beauty queens crowned so far, from Iraq to Thailand — in pictures

  • Miss Universe Turkey 2022 is Aleyana Sirin. Photo: Instagram / Aleyanasirinn
    Miss Universe Turkey 2022 is Aleyana Sirin. Photo: Instagram / Aleyanasirinn
  • Miss Universe Italy 2022 is Virginia Stablum. Photo: / Instagram / Virginia.Stablum
    Miss Universe Italy 2022 is Virginia Stablum. Photo: / Instagram / Virginia.Stablum
  • Miss Universe Kyrgyzstan 2022 is Altynai Botoyarova. Photo: Instagram / botoyarova_altynai
    Miss Universe Kyrgyzstan 2022 is Altynai Botoyarova. Photo: Instagram / botoyarova_altynai
  • Evlin Khalifa, 24, is the second Miss Universe Bahrain. Photo: Miss Universe Bahrain
    Evlin Khalifa, 24, is the second Miss Universe Bahrain. Photo: Miss Universe Bahrain
  • Miss Universe Spain, Alicia Faubel, comes from Alicante and has lived in Dubai and the Philippines. Photo: Instagram / alicia.aliccia
    Miss Universe Spain, Alicia Faubel, comes from Alicante and has lived in Dubai and the Philippines. Photo: Instagram / alicia.aliccia
  • Divita Rai, 23, winner of India's Miss Diva Universe 2022. Photo: Miss Diva
    Divita Rai, 23, winner of India's Miss Diva Universe 2022. Photo: Miss Diva
  • Sophiya Bhujel was crowned Oriflame Miss Universe Nepal 2022. Photo: Miss Universe Nepal
    Sophiya Bhujel was crowned Oriflame Miss Universe Nepal 2022. Photo: Miss Universe Nepal
  • Ndavi Nokeri, winner of Miss Universe South Africa 2022. Photo: Miss South Africa
    Ndavi Nokeri, winner of Miss Universe South Africa 2022. Photo: Miss South Africa
  • Anna Sueangam-iam was named Miss Universe Thailand 2022. Photo: Miss Universe
    Anna Sueangam-iam was named Miss Universe Thailand 2022. Photo: Miss Universe
  • Balsam Hussein when she was declared Miss Iraq 2022. Azhar Al-Rubaie for The National
    Balsam Hussein when she was declared Miss Iraq 2022. Azhar Al-Rubaie for The National
  • Yasmina Zaytoun after being crowned Miss Lebanon 2022 at Forum De Beirut. EPA
    Yasmina Zaytoun after being crowned Miss Lebanon 2022 at Forum De Beirut. EPA
  • Noky Simbani was crowned Miss Universe Great Britain 2022. Photo: Instagram / Miss Universe Great Britain
    Noky Simbani was crowned Miss Universe Great Britain 2022. Photo: Instagram / Miss Universe Great Britain
  • Miss Ukraine 2022 is Viktoria Apanasenko, first runner-up from last year's contest. There was no pageant held this year owing to the war in the country. Photo: Instagram / Viktoria Apanasenko
    Miss Ukraine 2022 is Viktoria Apanasenko, first runner-up from last year's contest. There was no pageant held this year owing to the war in the country. Photo: Instagram / Viktoria Apanasenko
  • Nguyen Thi Ngoc Chau has been named Miss Universe Vietnam 2022. Photo: Facebook / Nguyen Thi Ngoc Chau
    Nguyen Thi Ngoc Chau has been named Miss Universe Vietnam 2022. Photo: Facebook / Nguyen Thi Ngoc Chau
  • Filipino-Italian beauty queen Celeste Cortesi was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2022 in Manila. EPA-EFE
    Filipino-Italian beauty queen Celeste Cortesi was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2022 in Manila. EPA-EFE
  • Bhutan is marking its pageant debut this year and Tashi Choden is the country's first beauty queen. Photo: Tashi Choden
    Bhutan is marking its pageant debut this year and Tashi Choden is the country's first beauty queen. Photo: Tashi Choden
  • Laksmi Suardana took the Puteri Indonesia 2022 crown, becoming the first contestant from Bali to enter Miss Universe. Photo: Laksmi Shari De Neefe Suardana
    Laksmi Suardana took the Puteri Indonesia 2022 crown, becoming the first contestant from Bali to enter Miss Universe. Photo: Laksmi Shari De Neefe Suardana
  • Miss Universe Ghana 2022 Engracia Afua K Mofuman was one of the first women to be crowned in 2022, in order to compete in the 71st Miss Universe pageant. Photo: Engracia Mofuman
    Miss Universe Ghana 2022 Engracia Afua K Mofuman was one of the first women to be crowned in 2022, in order to compete in the 71st Miss Universe pageant. Photo: Engracia Mofuman
  • Hanna Kim, from Seoul, will represent South Korea in the next Miss Universe pageant. Photo: Hanna Ming
    Hanna Kim, from Seoul, will represent South Korea in the next Miss Universe pageant. Photo: Hanna Ming
  • The first and last time the Seychelles competed in Miss Universe was 1995 and so, after that 27-year hiatus, Gabriella Gonthier, from Mahe, will be representing her home country. Photo: Gabriella Gonthier/ Miss University Africa
    The first and last time the Seychelles competed in Miss Universe was 1995 and so, after that 27-year hiatus, Gabriella Gonthier, from Mahe, will be representing her home country. Photo: Gabriella Gonthier/ Miss University Africa
  • Amelia Tu, from Vancouver, winner of Miss Universe Canada 2022. Photo: Miss Universe Canada
    Amelia Tu, from Vancouver, winner of Miss Universe Canada 2022. Photo: Miss Universe Canada
  • Miss Universe Jamaica 2022, Toshami Calvin, 26, is the cousin of Miss World 2019 Toni-Ann Singh. Photo: Instagram / officialmissuniversejamaica
    Miss Universe Jamaica 2022, Toshami Calvin, 26, is the cousin of Miss World 2019 Toni-Ann Singh. Photo: Instagram / officialmissuniversejamaica
Updated: August 22, 2022, 11:20 AM