Sushmita Sen clocks 30 years of Miss Universe title: A look back at her precious moments
Published on May 21, 2024 01:53 PM IST
- Sushmita Sen on Tuesday celebrated the 30th anniversary of winning the Miss Universe title. In 1994, she was just 18 years old.
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Published on May 21, 2024 01:53 PM IST
Actor Sushmita Sen was crowned Miss Universe 30 years ago, on May 21, 1994. After dominating the 43rd edition of the prestigious beauty pageant, Sushmita became the first Indian woman to win the Miss Universe title. The beauty-queen-turned-actor competed against contestants from 77 countries around the world.
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Sushmita Sen became the 43rd Miss Universe at the Plenary Hall of the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay, Philippines. She was crowned by Dayanara Torres of Puerto Rico.
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Published on May 21, 2024 01:53 PM IST
On Tuesday, Sushmita Sen shared a post as she celebrated 30 years of winning the Miss Universe title. Taking to Instagram, Sushmita posted an old picture and penned a long note.
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Published on May 21, 2024 01:53 PM IST
Sharing the picture, Sushmita Sen captioned the post, “This little girl, who I met in an orphanage, taught an 18 yr old me, life’s most innocent yet profound lessons, ones that I live by to this day. This captured moment is 30 yrs old today as is India’s first-ever Victory at Miss Universe!!!”
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Sushmita Sen also wrote, " What a journey it’s been & continues to be….Thank you India for always being my greatest identity & strength!! Thank you Philippines for the unending love & belonging…Three decades & counting!! #mahalkita. I remember & celebrate your grace my beautiful @carogomezfilm #teamo."
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"To all my loved fans, friends, family & well wishers around the world…know that, each one of you has made a difference to my life & inspired me in ways you may never know!! I feel the love!!! Thank you!!! WHAT AN HONOUR!!! Here’s to the next #30 #Happy30years #yourstruly #MissUniverse1994 #INDIA I love you guys!!! #duggadugga," said Sushmita Sen on Instagram.
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During the 1994 event, in the final round, Sushmita Sen was asked, "What for you is the essence of being a woman?” She replied, "Just being a woman is a gift of God that all of us must appreciate. The origin of a child is a mother, who is a woman. She shows a man what caring, sharing and loving is all about. That’s the essence of being a woman."
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Sushmita Sen made her Bollywood debut in 1996 with Mahesh Bhatt directed-film Dastak. She went on to work in several projects including Zor, Main Hoon Na, Biwi No 1, Aankhen, Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya and Dulha Mil Gaya.
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Published on May 21, 2024 01:53 PM IST
Every year on May 21, Sushmita Sen shares pictures on Instagram. She also pens a long note thanking his fans, family, friends and well-wishers for their support and love.
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Published on May 21, 2024 01:53 PM IST