Sushmita Sen celebrates 31st anniversary of ‘India’s first ever victory at Miss Universe’
Published on May 21, 2025
By IANS
- MUMBAI — Actress and former beauty queen Sushmita Sen celebrated 31 years
since her historic Miss Universe win, which made her the first Indian woman to
be crowned Miss Universe on May 21, 1994, in Manila, Philippines.
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- Sushmita took to Instagram to share a nostalgic series of
photos from the iconic moment she was crowned Miss Universe, including stunning
shots from the pageant and her proudly posing with the crown.
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- She wrote: “21st May 1994 #Manila. A historical win that
introduced an 18yr old Indian girl to the Universe!!! Opening up a world of
possibilities, highlighting the strength of hope, the power of inclusion, the
generosity of love… (sic).”
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- She added: “To travel the world & to have the
privilege of meeting some of the most inspiring people…life defining for
sure!!!”
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- She went on to thank God and her parents.
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- “Happy 31st Anniversary of India’s first ever victory at
Miss Universe!!! To have the honour of representing my country, I will proudly
cherish forever!!!” said Sushmita.
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- She also wished her “loved ones” in the Philippines.
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- “Happy 31st also to my loved ones in the #Philippines
& to you my darling @carogomezfilm #thinkingofyouall and
#celebratingyou Here’s to dreams, the impossible kinds…for I know, the UNIVERSE
conspires in our favour!!”
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- “I love you guys!!! #duggadugga #yourstruly
#MissUniverse1994 #India @missuniverse”
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- After winning the crown, Sushmita made her debut in Hindi
cinema with “Dastak”, a Psychological thriller film edited and directed by
Mahesh Bhatt. The film also had Mukul Dev with Sharad Kapoor.
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- She was then seen in films such as “Biwi No.1,” “Sirf
Tum” and “Filhaal…”. Her other commercially successful films were Aankhen, Main
Hoon Na and Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya? Sushmita also featured in web series such as
Aarya and Taali.
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- The actress-beauty queen adopted her first daughter,
Renee, in 2000 at the age of 24. She later adopted a second daughter, Alisah,
in 2010.
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