Sushmita Sen, the first Indian to win the Miss Universe. This brilliant, down to earth personality has proved that she has much more than a beautiful face.
An ambassador of feminine beauty, peace, love, and optimism Sushmita Sen was crowned Miss Universe 1994, the first Miss Universe from India.
Sushmita's defence background, ensured that she led a nomadic life. Her mother's decision to shift base to Delhi, was to render some permanency in her children's lives, as also to enable her children have proper education. With an advantageous height, she made her entry into the world of fashion. She did a few fashion shows before she went in for the Femina Miss India pageant. Her decision to join movies was well accepted and Bollywood welcomed her with open arms.
She made her debut in 'Dastak'. The film was a dud at the box office. Soon another flop 'Zor' followed. Things were not going right for her. She was dubbed too westernized, too tall for Indian heroes. But Sushmita has accepted it all with a pinch of salt. The success of Biwi No.1 along with her dance number in Sirf Tum, Fiza and Kyonki Main Jhooth Nahi Bolta changed her equation in Bollywood. She has got very rave reviews for convincing portrayal of her character in the film Filhaal. On a personal front, Sushmita is a charmer, an easygoing person who loves writing poetry. She has adopted a baby girl whom she has named Renee.
Awards & Nominations:
Filmfare Awards
2000 - Best Supporting Actress win for Biwi No.1 (1999)
2003 - Best Supporting Actress nomination for Filhaal (2002)
Star Screen Awards
2001 - Best Supporting Actress win for Biwi No.1
Zee Cine Awards
2000 - Best Supporting Actress win for Biwi No.1 (1999)
2003 - Best Supporting Actress win for Filhaal (2002)
2005 - Best Supporting Actress nomination for Main Hoon Na (2004)
National Honours:
2006 - Rajiv Gandhi Award for her achievement in Bollywood
Name : Sushmita Sen
Nick Name : Titu, Sush
Date of Birth : 19 November, 1975
Birth Place : Hyderabad
Height : 5'9"
Education : Ruia College
Languages : Bengali, Hindi, English
Father's Name : Shubeer Sen (Indian Air Force Wing Commander)
Mother's Name : Subhra Sen (Jewelery designer & store owner)
Brother : Rajeev Sen
Sister : Neelam Sen
Spouse : dated Sanjay Narang
Daughter : Renee
Favorite Film : My Feudal Lord (by Tehmina Durrani)
Favorite Actors : Robert De Niro and Woody Allen
Favorite Actress : Julia Roberts
Favorite Books : My Feudal Lord (by Tehmina Durrani)
Favorite Food : Chinese and Sushi
Favorite Music : Soft and sentimental songs, like the Buddha Bar collection, Ghazals, Country and Soul.
Favorite Color : Black
Favorite vacation spot : USA and Goa
Profession : Modeling & Acting
Debut Film : "Dastak" 1996 (Hindi)
Titles Won : "Miss Universe" 1994
