Sushmita Sen is one of the most popular and renowned actress of Bollywood. Apart from her popularity as a movie actress, Sushmita Sen is also one of the most popular models and celebrities in the country as well.
After having won the 1994 Femina Miss India Universe title, Sushmita Sen went on to become the first Indian to win the Miss Universe title in 1994, too.
Sushmita Sen has acted mainly in the Indian Hindi film industry, however she is also renowned for her roles in the Bengali and Tamil movie industries too.
About Sushmita Sen
Bio | |
| Real Name | Sushmita Sen |
| Nickname | Sush and Titu |
| Date of Birth | 19th November 1975 |
| Age (as of October 2018) | 43 years |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Place of Birth | Hyderabad |
| Education | Degree in English Honors and Journalism |
Physical Stats | |
| Height | 5 ft 9" (175 cm) approximately |
| Weight | 119 lbs (54 kg) approximately |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Light Brown |
Family & Relationships | |
| Father | Shubir Sen (ex-Indian Air Force officer) |
| Mother | Subhra Sen (Jewelry Designer) |
| Brother | Rajeev Sen |
| Sister | Neelam Sen |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Boyfriend | Ritik Bhasin (Businessman) |
Career | |
| Profession | Actress/Model |
| Net Worth | INR 74,00,00,000 (USD 1 Million) |
| Famous for | Dastak (1996), Zor, Ratchagan (1997), Sirf Tum, Biwi No. 1 (1999), Aaghaaz (2000), Kyo Ki.. Main Jhooth Nahi Bolta, Bas Itna Sa Khwaab Hai (2001), Aankhen, Tumko Na Bhool Paenge, Filhaal.. (2002), Main Hoon Na, Paisa Vasool (2004), Chingari, Maine Pyar Kyun Kiya?, Main Aisa Hi Hoon, Bewafaa, It Was Raining That Night (2005), Do Knot Disturb (2009), No Problem (2010) |
| First Movie | Dastak (1996) |
| Salary (per film) | INR 3,00,00,000 (USD 400,000) |
| Favorite Food | Sushi and Chocolate Fudge |
| Favorite Actors | Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and Arjun Rampal |
| Favorite Actress | Angelina Jolie |
| Hobby | Writing poems, riding bikes and jet-skiing |
Sushmita Sen became popular when she won the 1994 Miss Universe title, having become distinguished for being the first-ever Indian to have ever won the prestigious beauty pageant. Apart from her successful modeling career, Sushmita Sen also became one of the more popular award-winning actresses, especially in the Bollywood Hindi film industry.
Sushmita Sen’s age is 43 years as Sushmita Sen was born on the 19th of November, 1975 in Hyderabad. Sushmita Sen’s height is impressively tall, at around 5 ft 9 inches (175 cm) whereas Sushmita Sen’s weight is around 54 kg (119 lbs). In her spare time, Sushmita Sen lists writing prose and poems, riding bikes and jet-skiing as part of her hobbies.
Sushmita Sen’s father is Shubir Sen, a retired officer who served in the Indian Air Force, while Sushmita Sen’s mother is Subhra Sen, a jewelry designer by profession. Sushmita Sen’s sister is Neelam Sen while Sushmita Sen’s younger brother is Rajeev Sen. Earlier, Sushmita Sen was in relationship with several boyfriends, consecutively. The list of Sushmita Sen’s boyfriends include popular Bollywood director, Vikram Bhatt, businessman Sanjay Narang, popular entrepreneur Sabeer Bhatia, actor and model Randeep Hooda, businessman Imtiaz Khatri, ad film director Manav Menon, businessman Bunty Sachdeva, film director Mudassir Aziz, ex-Pakistani cricketer Wasim Akram as well as businessman Ritik Bhasin. Although Sushmita Sen remains unmarried till date, Sushmita Sen’ adopted daughters are Renee and Alisah.
Thanks to her immense popularity as an actress, according to last reports, Sushmita Sen’s salary per film was around INR 3 crores (USD 400,000). Along with her numerous brand endorsements and other income, Sushmita Sen’s net worth is estimated to be around INR 74 crores (USD 1 Million).
Being not only a beauty on-screen but also a talented actress, Sushmita Sen has won several prestigious awards and has had several acting award nominations to her credit too.
The list of Sushmita Sen’s award-wins include first winning the Filmfare Awards’ Best Supporting Actress award, the Star Screen Awards’ Best Supporting Actress award, the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Best Supporting Actress Award as well as the Zee Cine Awards’ Best Supporting Actress award, all for her impressive role in ‘Biwi No.1′ (2000). In the same year, Sushmita Sen also had the Filmfare Awards’ Best Supporting Actress award nomination, the Star Screen Awards’ Best Supporting Actress award nomination and also the IIFA Award for Best Supporting Actress nomination for her role in ‘Sirf Tum’ (2000).
Next, Sushmita Sen won the Zee Cine Awards’ Best Supporting Actress award for her role in ‘Filhaal..’ (2003). Apart from winning this, Sushmita Sen also had the Filmfare Awards’ Best Supporting Actress award nomination, the Star Screen Awards’ Best Supporting Actress award nomination and the IIFA Best Supporting Actress Award nomination for her role in ‘Filhaal..’ (2003).
Apart from these, Sushmita Sen also had the Star Screen Awards’ Best Actress award nomination for her role in ‘Samay: When Time Strikes’ (2004) as well as the Stardust Awards’ Star of the Year – Female award nomination and the Zee Cine Awards’ Best Supporting Actress award nomination for her portrayal in the super hit ‘Main Hoon Na’ (2005).
Last, but not the least, Sushmita Sen is the recipient of the 2006 Rajiv Gandhi Award for Achievement in Bollywood, the 2013 Mother Teresa Awards for Social Justice, the 2016 Indian Affairs’ Indian Leadership Conclave’s Eternal Beauty & Actress of the Decade award, the 2016 GeoSpa AsiaSpa Indian Awards’ Woman of Substance Award and the 2018 I Am Woman Awards’ Woman of Substance Award as well.
Interesting Facts About Sushmita Sen
- Sushmita Sen is a smoker and also drinks alcohol.
- Sushmita Sen confessed to having been a tomboy as a kid and would mostly play with boys of her age.
- Sushmita Sen is the first Indian to have won the Miss Universe title ever, in 1994, when she was only 18 years old.
- Sushmita Sen is an animal-lover and is known to own 4 dogs and even a python.
- Sushmita Sen’s prize-winning gown at the Miss Universe title was the result of hard work by her mother and the tailors from New Delhi’s Meena Bazaar.
- Sushmita Sen is a vocal social activist who fights for development of children all around the world.
