Sushimita Sen is an Indian actress and model. At the age of eighteen, in 1994, she won the Miss India beauty pageant ahead of the famous Aishwarya Rai. In the same year, Sushimita became the winner of the Miss Universe contest. Sen began her creative career in cinema in 1996. She is a recipient of several film awards and is one of the most famous actresses in Bollywood.
Long before her film debut and successful career in the modeling business, Sushimita dreamed of a completely different profession. She was going to become a journalist, studied foreign languages and planned to go to university. But participation in the Miss India contest completely changed the fate of the girl.
early years
The girl was born in India in the fall of 1975. Her father was in the military and served in the Indian Air Force. Mom worked with modeling agencies and was engaged in jewelry design. Grandma, aunt and aunt's cousin were actresses and dedicated their lives to art.
The family, besides Sushimita, had two more children. Sister Nilam later became the consul's wife, and Sushimita's brother, Rajiv, is a very famous and respected public figure in India.
The girl spent all her childhood in New Delhi. She attended a specialized school organized by the Air Force's India branch. Sushimita took her studies very seriously and planned to devote her life to journalism and television. But fate has prepared for her a completely different path in life. Sushimita had no idea that she would soon become a girl whose beauty the whole world would talk about. And a little later - one of the most famous actresses in Bollywood.
Model business
When Sushimite was eighteen years old, the girl was invited to participate in the Miss India beauty pageant. In the same year, one of the participants was the model Aishwarya Rai, who could compete with any of the participants.
The competition was difficult, many girls did not feel very confident next to the beautiful Aishwarya. But Sushimita was not afraid of the competition. After a tense struggle, all the judges bowed to her side and gave the girl their votes. This is how Sen became the winner of the Miss India pageant.
Then she was to participate in the Miss Universe contest. Losing to her competitors at the preliminary stage, Sushimita won over the judges at the exit in swimsuits and evening dresses. In the final, Sen fought for the crown with beauties from Colombia and Venezuela. The victory went to Sushimita. She became the first representative of India to win such a prestigious competition. Overnight, the girl became famous all over the world.
Sen decided to build her further career in the modeling business and cinema, especially since she received a huge number of job offers.
A few years later, Sen went into her own business. She organized the production center Tantra Entertainment, which soon received the rights to host the Miss India competition.
Film career
Sushimita performed her debut role in 1996 in the film "Mad Love", but she did not bring her success. Despite this, the girl continued to work in cinema, and soon the next film was released, which was also coldly received by the audience.
Two years later, Sen starred in Wife Number One. This time it was a success. The film was highly acclaimed by film critics, and Sushimita won the Filmfare Awards. And soon for the same role she was awarded three more prestigious awards in Indian cinema.
Sen's further creative career includes dozens of excellent films that brought her success and made her one of the most sought-after and famous actresses in Bollywood.
Personal life
Fame and fame in show business did not bring personal happiness to Sushimite. She still has not married.
For a while, Sen met with director Vikram Bhatt, but the romantic relationship did not lead to the creation of a family. Later, there were rumors about Sen's romance with Sanjay Narang, but even here it did not come to the wedding.
Sushimita has no children of her own. She adopted two girls: Reni and Alice.
In recent years, Sen has appeared on the screens less and less. She devotes her free time to raising children, and is also engaged in charity work and business.
