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. She began her creative career in cinema in 1996. She is the winner of several cinematic awards, is one of the most famous actresses in Bollywood.
Long before her film debut and successful modeling career, Sushimita dreamed of a completely different profession. She was going to become a journalist, studied foreign languages and planned to enter university. But participation in the contest "Miss India" completely changed the fate of the girl.
early years
The girl was born in India, in the fall of 1975. Her father was a military man and served in the Indian Air Force. Mom collaborated with modeling agencies and was engaged in jewelry design. Aunt's grandmother, aunt and cousin were actresses and dedicated their lives to art.
In the family, in addition to Sushimita, there were two more children. Sister Nilam later became the wife of the consul, and the brother of Sushimita - 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 Indian Air Force branch. Sushimita took her studies very seriously and planned to devote her life to journalism and television. But fate prepared her a completely different path of life. Sushimita had no idea that she would soon become a girl whose beauty the whole world would speak 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, which 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 competition. After a tense struggle, all the judges bowed to her side and cast their votes to the girl. So Sen won the Miss India contest.
Then she was to participate in the contest "Miss Universe". Losing to her competitors at the preliminary stage, Sushimita subdued the judges at the exit in swimsuits and evening dresses. In the final, Sen fought for the crown with the beauties from Colombia and Venezuela. Victory went to Sushimite. She became the first representative of India to win such a prestigious competition. Overnight, the girl gained fame 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 started her own business. She organized the production center Tantra Entertainment, which soon received the rights to host the Miss India contest.
Film career
Sushimita performed her debut role in 1996 in the film "Crazy Love", but she did not bring her success. Despite this, the girl continued to work in the cinema, and soon the next film was released, which was also coldly received by the audience.
Two years later, Sen starred in the film "Wife Number One." This time she was waiting for success. The film was praised by film critics, and Sushimita won the Filmfare Awards. And soon, for the same role, she was awarded three more prestigious Indian film awards.
Further creative career Sen has dozens of wonderful films that brought her success and made one of the most sought after and famous actresses in Bollywood.
