Sushmita Sen is an Indian actress and model. She was born on 19 November 1975 in Hyderabad, Telangana. Her sun sign is Scorpio. She attended Air Force Golden Jubilee Institute, Air Force Silver School, Delhi, and St Anne’s High School, Secunderabad. 

Her father, Shubeer Sen is a retired Army officer. Her mother, Subhra Sen is a jewellery designer. She has a brother, Rajeev Sen, and a sister, Neelam Sen. 

She is a mother to two daughters named Renee Sen and Alisah Sen.

Sushmita Sen’s favourites

Her hobbies include writing poetry, jet skiing, and biking. 

She likes to eat sushi and chocolate fudge. 

Her favourite actors are Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Angelina Jolie, and Arjun Rampal.

Her favourite Hollywood film is Cleopatra. 

Her favourite travelling destinations are Italy, Indonesia, Maldives, and Dubai. 

Interesting facts about Sushmita Sen

Sushmita Sen started her career as a model. At the young age of 16, she started working in many commercials. 

In the year 1993, Sushmita Sen won the title of Femina Miss India. She was only 16 at the time. 

Miss Universe title

In 1994, she was crowned Miss Universe. Her international popularity helped her earn several roles in the film industry. 

Sushmita Sen made her acting debut with the 1996 thriller film ‘Dastak.’ 

She has been the brand ambassador of brands like Kalyan Jewellers, Assotech, Sebamed etc. 

Sushmita Sen’s awards

Sushmita Sen has been honoured with various prestigious awards including Rajiv Gandhi Award, Filmfare Awards, Star Screen Awards, and Zee Cine Awards. 

Sushmita has never been married. She has dated famous personalities like Vikram Bhatt, Sanjay Narang, Sabeer Bhatia, Randeep Hudda, Imtiaz Khatri, Manav Menon, Bunty Sachdeva, Hrithik Bhasin, and Lalit Modi. 

Sushmita Sen adopted her first daughter, Renee, in 2000. Her second adopted daughter, Alisah, was welcomed in the family in 2010. 

Sushmita Sen’s famous films

Popular films that Sushmita Sen has worked in are Moksha (2001), Bas Itna Sa Khwaab Hai (2001), Vaastu Shastra (2004), Zor (1998), Do Knot Disturb (2009), Samay: When Time Strikes (2003), Main Aisa Hi Hoon (2005), Aankhen (2002), No Problem (2010), Nirbaak (2015), Main Hoon Na (2004), and Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya (2005).

Sushmita played the lead role in the 2020 web series ‘Aarya.’ 

In 2023, she played the role of ‘Shreegauri’ in the web series ‘Taali.’ Her co-actors were Krutika Deo and Ankur Bhatia.