Sushmita Sen (Shushmita Shen, Hindi, सुष्मिता सेन, Suśmitā Sen) was born on November 19, 1975 in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. She is a well-known Bollywood actress and was Miss Universe in 1994. Mrs. ... Image File history File links Miss Universe 1994 File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... A childs first birthday party. ... is the 323rd day of the year (324th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... “Andhra” redirects here. ... Stature redirects here. ... “Brown eyes” redirects here. ... Hair color is the result of pigmentation due to the presence of the chemicals of melanin and phaeomelanin. ... This is a list of ethnic groups. ... Miss India is an annual, national beauty pageant held in India and organized by Femina, a womens magazine published by Bennett, Coleman & Co. ... Miss Universe 1994, the 43rd Miss Universe pageant, was held at Philippine International Convention Center, Manila, Philippines on May 20, 1994. ... Hindi ( , Devanagari: or , IAST: , IPA: ), an Indo-European language spoken all over India in varying degrees and extensively in northern and central India, is one of the two central official languages of India, the other being English. ... is the 323rd day of the year (324th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... , For other uses, see Hyderabad. ... Bollywood (Hindi: , Urdu: ) is the informal name given to the popular Mumbai-based Hindi-language film industry in India. ... Miss Universe is an annual international female beauty contest, and the title for the winner of the contest, founded in 1952 by California clothing company Pacific Mills. ...

Personal life

Sushmita's father is a retired Indian Air Force officer; her mother Subhra Sen worked as a fashion artist and jewelery designer. She has one brother, Rajeev Sen, and a sister, Neelam Sen. Her sister married IT consultant Nauman Malik. The Indian Air Force (भारतीय वायु सेना : Bharatiya Vayu Sena) is the air-arm of the Armed Forces of India and has the prime responsibility of conducting aerial warfare and securing the Indian airspace. ...

Sushmita's mother tongue is Bengali. She was born in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh but grew up in Delhi. She attended school at Air Force Golden Jubilee Institute in Delhi. In Delhi, she studied English and planned a career in journalism. Marathi (मराठी ) is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by the Marathi people of western India (Maharashtrians). ... “Andhra” redirects here. ... For other uses, see Delhi (disambiguation). ...

In 2000, she adopted a girl, Renee, as a single mother.

Miss Universe

In 1994, at the age of eighteen, Sushmita won the title of Miss India narrowly beating out Aishwarya Rai, who was the favorite to win the contest. Twenty-two girls took their application out from the contest once they got to learn that model Aishwarya Rai was participating for Miss India. Sushmita Sen was one of them but her mother gave her the courage to face the challenge. Interestingly, Aishwarya Rai won every title in the preliminary round. Ironically, both Sen and Rai were actually tied for the title. It was with a tie-breaking question that got Sen the chance to represent India at the Miss Universe Pageant, held in Manila, Philippines. Year 1994 (MCMXCIV) The year 1994 was designated as the International Year of the Family and the International Year of the Sport and the Olympic Ideal by the United Nations. ... Miss India is an annual, national beauty pageant held in India and organized by Femina, a womens magazine published by Bennett, Coleman & Co. ... Aishwarya Rai Bachchan (Tulu-Kannada: ಐಶ್ವರ್ಯಾ ರೈ, Marathi: ऐश्वर्या राय, IPA: ) was born on November 1, 1973. ... Miss Universe is an annual international female beauty contest, and the title for the winner of the contest, founded in 1952 by California clothing company Pacific Mills. ... Nickname: Motto: Linisin Ikarangal Maynila Map of Metro Manila showing the location of Manila Coordinates: 14°35 N 121° E Country Region Districts 1st to 6th districts of Manila Barangays 897 Incorporated (city) June 10, 1574 Government  - Mayor Alfredo Lim (2007-2010; GO)  - Vice Mayor Isko Moreno (AM/PDP-Laban...

At Miss Universe, Sushmita ranked third overall in the preliminaries, right behind preliminary winner Miss Colombia Carolina Gomez, and Miss Greece Rea Totounzi, who ranked second but won the preliminary swimsuit and evening gown competitions. Sushmita went on to place second, fifth and third respectively in the swimsuit, interview and evening gown competitions, placing her in third place behind Miss Colombia and Miss Venezuela Minorka Mercado. All three women went on to be the final three contestants. In the end, the judges placed their votes on Sushmita, making her the first woman from India to become Miss Universe.

Sushmita's supposed rival at the Miss India pageant, Aishwarya Rai, went on to win the 1994 Miss World contest. This article is about the pageant. ...

Career

After her reign as Miss Universe, Sushmita became an actress. Her first movie, Dastak in 1996, where she played the victim of a stalker, didn't do well at the box office. Her subsequent movie Ratchagan in Tamil, was a huge hit. However, it was two years later that her appearance as Rupali in David Dhawan's movie Biwi No.1 won her the Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award in 1999. The same year, she was also nominated for her role in Sirf Tum in the same category, making her an obvious choice for winner. In a television scenario that is dominated by mindless entertainment, you rarely come across a show based on bitter reality and social concern. ... Year 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar). ... Ratchagan is a record breaking, trendsetting blockbuster Tamil movie starring Nagarjuna and Sushmita Sen in the lead role and also stars Raghuvaran, SP Balasubramanyam, Vadivelu and Girish Karnad. ... David Dhawan is an Indian film director. ... Biwi No. ... The Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Awards is given by the Filmfare magazine as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Hindi films. ... This article is about the year. ... Sirf Tum is a 1999 Bollywood Film directed by Boney Kapoor. ...

So far, her biggest hit has been the 2004 movie Main Hoon Na, in which she starred as Shahrukh Khan's love interest. Later on, she played a lawyer in Main Aisa Hi Hoon opposite Ajay Devgan. In 2005, she also starred in a remake of Cactus Flower, called Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya: Sen played the lead opposite Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif and essayed the role of Ingrid Bergman. Her most recent movies include Karma, Confessions and Holi (2006) opposite Naomi Campbell, Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag (2007) and the recently announced Dulha Mil Gaya (2007) opposite Shahrukh Khan. Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Main Hoon Na (Hindi: मैं हूँ ना, Urdu: میں ہوں نا, English: Im Here Now) is a Hindi Bollywood film written and directed by Farah Khan and produced by Gauri Khan and Shahrukh Khan; it was released on April 30, 2004 and was considered a box-office success. ... Shahrukh Khan (born November 2, 1965) (Hindi: शाहरुख़ ख़ान, Hindko: شاہ رخ خان) is a highly acclaimed Bollywood actor, producer, and recent host of the game show, Kaun Banega Crorepati. ... Main Aisa Hi Hoon is a Bollywood film released in (2005). ... Vishal Devgan, born (April 2, 1969 in Delhi, India), popularly known as Ajay Devgan is a two-time National Film Award-winning actor who appears in Bollywood films. ... Cactus Flower is a 1969 comedic film directed by Gene Saks and starring Walter Matthau, Ingrid Bergman, and Goldie Hawn. ... Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya(Traslated: Why did I fall in Love?)(Released: 2005) is an Indian movie. ... Salman Khan (Hindi: सलमान ख़ान)(pronunciation: / /), born Abdul Rashid Salim Salman Khan on December 27, 1965 is a popular Indian film actor who appears in Bollywood movies. ... Katrina Kaif (born July 16, 1984) is a model and Bollywood actress. ...   (pronounced in Swedish, but usually in English, IPA notation) (August 29, 1915 – August 29, 1982) was a three-time Academy Award-winning and two-time Emmy Award-winning Swedish actress. ... Naomi Campbell (born May 22, 1970) is an English supermodel, actress, singer, and author of Jamaican descent. ... Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag is a remake of Indias biggest hit, the 1975 film Sholay. ... Dulha Mil Gaya - Found a Groom (Devanagari: दुल्हा मिल गया, Nastaliq: دلہا مل گیاEnglish: I Found A Groom) is an upcoming Hindi movie starring Shahrukh Khan, Sushmita Sen, Fardeen Khan, and Ishitta Sharrma. ... Shahrukh Khan (born November 2, 1965) (Hindi: शाहरुख़ ख़ान, Hindko: شاہ رخ خان) is a highly acclaimed Bollywood actor, producer, and recent host of the game show, Kaun Banega Crorepati. ...

Awards & Nominations

Filmfare Awards

2000: Best Supporting Actress win for Biwi No.1 (1999) The Filmfare Awards ceremony is one of the oldest and most prominent film events given for Hindi films in India [1] and is sometimes referred to as the Indian Oscars. ... The Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Awards is given by the Filmfare magazine as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Hindi films. ... Biwi No. ...

2003: Best Supporting Actress nomination for Filhaal (2002) The Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Awards is given by the Filmfare magazine as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Hindi films. ...

Star Screen Awards

2001 Best Supporting Actress win for Biwi No.1 Awards Popular awards Best Film Best Director Best Actor Best Actress Best Supporting Actor Best Supporting Actress Best Villain Best Comedian Best Music Director Best Lyricist Best Male Playback Best Female Playback Lifetime Achievement Technical Awards Best Art Direction Best Action Best Cinematographer Best Editing Best Choreography Best Story Best... The Star Screen Award Best Supporting Actress is chosen via a distinguished panel of judges from the film industry. ... Biwi No. ...

Zee Cine Awards

2000: Best Supporting Actress win for Biwi No.1 (1999) The Zee Cine Awards or ZCA for short is an Awards Ceremony in India. ... The Zee Cine Award Best Actor in a Supporting Role- Female is chosen by the viewers and the winner is announced at the actual ceremony. ... Biwi No. ...

2003: Best Supporting Actress win for Filhaal (2002) The Zee Cine Award Best Actor in a Supporting Role- Female is chosen by the viewers and the winner is announced at the actual ceremony. ...

2005: Best Supporting Actress nomination for Main Hoon Na (2004) The Zee Cine Award Best Actor in a Supporting Role- Female is chosen by the viewers and the winner is announced at the actual ceremony. ... Main Hoon Na (Hindi: मैं हूँ ना, Urdu: میں ہوں نا, English: Im Here Now) is a Hindi Bollywood film written and directed by Farah Khan and produced by Gauri Khan and Shahrukh Khan; it was released on April 30, 2004 and was considered a box-office success. ...

National honours

2006: Rajiv Gandhi Award for her achievement in Bollywood^[1] Rajiv Ratna Gandhi (IPA: ) (August 20, 1944 – May 21, 1991), the eldest son of Indira. ... Bollywood (Hindi: , Urdu: ) is the informal name given to the popular Mumbai-based Hindi-language film industry in India. ...

Filmography

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See also

• List of Indian movie actresses
• Firsts in India

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References

External links

• Sushmita Sen at the Internet Movie Database