Sushmita Sen | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Sen in 2013 | |
| Born | 19 November 1975[1][2] |
| Education | St. Ann's High School, Secunderabad[4] |
| Occupation | Actress,Model |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Title | Femina Miss India 1994 (Winner) Miss Universe 1994 (Winner) |
| Partner(s) | Rohman Shawl (2018–present)[5] |
| Children | 2 |
| Awards | Full list |
Sushmita Sen (born 19 November 1975)[1][2] is an Indian actress and model who was crowned Femina Miss India in 1994 and won Miss Universe 1994 at the age of 18. Sen is the first Indian woman to win the competition and has since primarily worked in Hindi films.[6]
Sen won the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in the comedy film Biwi No.1 (1999), and was also nominated in the category for her roles in Sirf Tum (1999) and Filhaal... (2002). Her commercially successful films include Aankhen (2002), Main Hoon Na (2004), and Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya? (2005).[7]
Early life[edit]
Sen was born into a Bengali family[6] in Hyderabad. Her parents are Shubeer Sen, a former Indian Air Force Wing Commander, and Subhra Sen, a jewelry designer and owner of a Dubai-based store. She has two siblings, a sister named Neelam and a brother named Rajeev.[8]
She has attended Air Force Golden Jubilee Institute[9] in New Delhi and St. Ann's High School in Secunderabad, but did not pursue higher education.[2][10][11]
Pageantry[edit]
Femina Miss India[edit]
In 1994, as a teenager, Sen participated in the Femina Miss India contest. She won the title 'Femina Miss India Universe', earning the right to compete at the Miss Universe 1994 contest.[12]
Miss Universe 1994[edit]
At the Miss Universe contest, Sen ranked third overall in the preliminaries, behind Miss Colombia Carolina Gómez and Miss Venezuela Minorka Mercado Sen went on to place second, fifth and third in the subsequent rounds and finally won the title and crown of Miss Universe 1994. She was the first Indian to win the title.[13]
After the Times Group relinquished the rights to choose the Indian representative to Miss Universe, Sen's project, I Am She – Miss Universe India, took over. It ran for three years (from 2010 to 2012). In 2013, Femina was awarded the contract back.[14]
Miss Universe judge 2016[edit]
As a celebration of 65th Miss Universe, 23 years after winning the pageant, she returned to Manila, Philippines, in January 2017, as one of the judges of the Miss Universe 2016 beauty pageant.[15] The pageant took place at the Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines on 30 January 2017. Joining her as judges were Cynthia Bailey, Mickey Boardman, Francine LaFrak, Miss Universe 2011 Leila Lopes, and Miss Universe 1993 Dayanara Torres.[16]
Film career[edit]
1990s[edit]
After her reign as Miss Universe, Sushmita became an actress. Her first film Dastak was in 1996, in which she played the victim of a stalker, played by Sharad Kapoor. Mukul Dev starred as the lead actor. She then starred in the 1997 Tamil action film Ratchagan. Two years later her appearance as Rupali in David Dhawan's movie Biwi No.1 won her the Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award in 1999. Biwi No.1 was the second highest-grossing movie of 1999.[17] The same year, she was also nominated for her role in Sirf Tum in the same category. She appeared in a dance song in the movie Fiza, in the year 2000.
2000s[edit]
She received critical acclaim and box office success for the film Aankhen, starring opposite Arjun Rampal. The film co-starred Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, Aditya Pancholi and Paresh Rawal. So far, her biggest hit has been the 2004 movie Main Hoon Na, in which she starred as Shahrukh Khan's love interest. The film grossed a total of Rs 330,000,000 and was the second best selling movie of that year.[18] Later, Sushmita 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. She also played the leading role in Karma Aur Holi.
2010s[edit]
In 2010, Sushmita played the role of a successful supermodel called Shimmer in Dulha Mil Gaya; the film was a moderate success that year.[19] She additionally appeared in the action-comedy film No Problem the same year.[20] In 2015, she starred in a Bengali drama film titled Nirbaak.[21] In Sushmita's career, this was her first film in Bengali language.[22]
Personal life[edit]
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Sen adopted a baby girl, Rene, in 2000 and a second girl, Alisah, in 2010.[3][23]
Sen is currently dating Rohman Shawl, who is a fashion model.[24][25]In an interview, Sen revealed that the she met Shawl through Instagram.[26] The couple has been very active on social media giving the fans a glimpse into their love life.[27]
Sushmita Sen revealed in an interview, that she battles Addison's Disease and is on life-long steroid drugs to manage the illness[28].
Filmography[edit]
| Year | Film | Role | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Dastak | Sushmita Sen | |
| 1997 | Ratchagan | Sonia | Tamil film |
| 1998 | Zor | Aarti | |
| 1999 | Sirf Tum | Neha | |
| 1999 | Hindustan Ki Kasam | Priya | |
| 1999 | Biwi No.1 | Rupali | |
| 1999 | Mudhalvan | Special appearance (song) Tamil film | |
| 2000 | Aaghaaz | Sudha | |
| 2000 | Fiza | Special appearance (song) | |
| 2001 | Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta | Sonam | |
| 2001 | Nayak: The Real Hero | Special appearance (song) | |
| 2001 | Bas Itna Sa Khwaab Hai | Lara Oberoi | |
| 2002 | Aankhen | Neha Srivastav | |
| 2002 | Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge | Mehak | |
| 2002 | Filhaal... | Sia Sheth | |
| 2003 | Samay: When Time Strikes | ACP Malvika Chauhan | |
| 2003 | Pran Jaye Par Shaan Na Jaye | Herself | Special appearance |
| 2004 | Vaastu Shastra | Dr. Jhilmil Rao | |
| 2004 | Main Hoon Na | Miss Chandni Chopra | |
| 2004 | Paisa Vasool | Baby | |
| 2006 | Chingaari | Basanti | |
| 2005 | Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya? | Naina | |
| 2005 | Main Aisa Hi Hoon | Advocate Neeti Khanna/Neeti Chhahal | |
| 2005 | Bewafaa | Aarti | |
| 2005 | Kisna: The Warrior Poet | Naima Begum | Special appearance (song) |
| 2005 | It Was Raining That Night | Ayesha Sahani | Bengali / English language film |
| 2006 | Zindaggi Rocks | Kriya | |
| 2006 | Alag | Special appearance (song) | |
| 2007 | Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag | Durga/Devi aka Durga Devi | |
| 2009 | Karma Aur Holi | Meera | |
| 2009 | Do Knot Disturb | Kiran | |
| 2010 | Dulha Mil Gaya | Shimmer Kanhai | |
| 2010 | No Problem | Kajal | |
| 2015 | Nirbaak | Bengali film | |
| 2020 | Aarya | Aarya Sareen | Web series |
Awards and nominations[edit]
| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Filmfare Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Biwi No.1 | Won |
| Best Supporting Actress | Sirf Tum | Nominated | ||
| Star Screen Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Biwi No.1 | Won | |
| Best Supporting Actress | Sirf Tum | Nominated | ||
| IIFA Awards | IIFA Best Supporting Actress Award | Nominated | ||
| IIFA Best Supporting Actress Award | Biwi No.1 | Won | ||
| Zee Cine Award | Best Supporting Actress | Won | ||
| 2001 | Planet-Bollywood People's Choice Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Bas Itna Sa Khwaab Hai | Nominated[29] |
| 2003 | Filmfare Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Filhaal... | Nominated |
| Star Screen Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated | ||
| IIFA Awards | IIFA Best Supporting Actress Award | Nominated | ||
| Zee Cine Award | Best Supporting Actress | Won | ||
| 2004 | Star Screen Awards | Best Actress | Samay: When Time Strikes | Nominated |
| 2005 | Stardust Award | Star of the Year -Female | Main Hoon Na | Nominated |
| 2005 | Zee Cine Award | Best Supporting Actress | Main Hoon Na | Nominated |
| 2006 | Rajiv Gandhi Award | Achievement in Bollywood | N/A | Won |
| 2013 | Mother Teresa Awards | Social Justice | N/A | Won[30] |
| 2016 | Indian Affairs India Leadership Conclave | Eternal Beauty & Actress of the Decade | N/A | Won[31] |
| 2016 | GeoSpa AsiaSpa India Awards | Woman of Substance Award | N/A | Won |
| 2017 | Lux Golden Rose Awards | Timeless Beauty Award | N/A | Nominated[32] |
| 2018 | I Am Woman Awards | Woman of Substance Award | N/A | Won[33] |
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Bollywood beauty Sushmita Sen turns 40". The Indian Express. Retrieved 18 April2016.
- ^ a b c "Sushmita Sen turns a year older: Lesser known facts". India Today. 19 November 2015. Retrieved 18 April 2016.
- ^ a b IANS (21 May 2010). "News : Sushmita Sen now wants a biological child". The Hindu. Chennai, India. Retrieved 24 October 2011.
- ^ "From Sushmita Sen to Diana Hayden, see how educated your favourite Indian beauty pageant winners are". India Times. 25 July 2017.
- ^ "Is Sushmita Sen dating model Rohman Shawl?". Times of India. 16 October 2018.
- ^ a b "Fans wish Zeenat, Sushmita on birthday". Sify.com. 23 November 2011. Retrieved 23 February 2012.
- ^ "Sushmita Sen". Box Office India. Retrieved 9 June 2020.
- ^ "Sushmita Sen with Father". Photogallery.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 25 August 2012.
- ^ Sen, Sushmita. "Biography for Sushmita Sen". IMDB.
- ^ Ganesh S Lakshman (12 February 2006). "MCH bulldozers may force St. Ann's to relocate". Times of India. TNN. Retrieved 25 August 2012.
- ^ Sharma, Garima (6 March 2010). "No college degree for Sushmita Sen". Times of India. TNN. Retrieved 25 August 2012.
- ^ "The Hindu Business Line : Coke-Sushmita Sen deal cancelled". Thehindubusinessline.in. 16 July 2003. Retrieved 24 October 2011.
- ^ "Miss Universe 1994 - Full results". Critical Beauty. 3 July 2012. Retrieved 5 May 2018.
- ^ "I'm a born entrepreneur: Sushmita Sen". Hindustan Times. 13 July 2011. Archived from the original on 18 November 2011. Retrieved 24 October 2011.
- ^ "23 years after Sushmita Sen won, she was back at Miss Universe pageant. See pics". 31 January 2017.
- ^ "Sen as a judge of 65th Miss Universe". Heavy. 29 January 2017. Retrieved 3 February2017.
- ^ "Boxofficeindia.com". Boxofficeindia.com. Archived from the original on 8 July 2011. Retrieved 3 June 2011.
- ^ "Boxofficeindia.com". Boxofficeindia.com. Archived from the original on 14 October 2013. Retrieved 3 June 2011.
- ^ "Dulha Mil Gaya is my project out and out: Sushmita Sen". Archived from the originalon 23 January 2010.
- ^ Taran Adarsh (2009). "Anil Kapoor finalises the principal cast of 'No Problem'". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 16 June 2009.
- ^ "Sushmita Sen's Bengali Film Nirbaak 'Big Moment' For Her Father - NDTV Movies". 30 April 2015.
- ^ "The Susmita Sen connection". The Telegraph. 13 August 2014. Retrieved 24 September 2014.
- ^ "Sush consoles Renee". Deccan Chronicle. 5 February 2011. Archived from the original on 25 January 2012.
- ^ "Meet Rohman Shawl - Sushmita Sen's 11th boyfriend, his age, pictures and background". International Business Times. 26 October 2018.
- ^ "Everything You Need To Know About Rohman Shawl, The New Hottie Sushmita Sen Is Dating". [1]. 25 January 2019. External link in
|publisher=(help) - ^ "Sushmita Sen reveals how she met Rohman Shawl: Felt like I had known him my whole life". India Today. 3 June 2019.
- ^ "Sushmita Sen receives a love-struck note from boyfriend Rohman Shawl, and it's pure couple goals – view post". Bollywood Life. 30 December 2019. Retrieved 30 December2019.
- ^ "Sushmita Sen reveals her battle with Addison's disease; here is what it means - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 19 June 2020.
- ^https://web.archive.org/web/20050112105604/http://www.planetbollywood.com/Awards01/BestActress.html
- ^ "Harmony Foundation to host Mother Teresa awards on Nov 9". Daily News and Analysis. 8 November 2014.
- ^ "Inspiring Youth icon Sushmita Sen bags the prestigious "Eternal Beauty & Actress of the Decade" at India Leadership Conclave 2016". Indian Affairs. 20 July 2016. Retrieved 21 July 2016.
- ^ https://www.easterneye.eu/winners-lux-golden-rose-awards-2017/
- ^ "Being born as woman a huge award for Former Miss Universe Sushmita Sen".
External links[edit]
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| Awards and achievements | ||
|---|---|---|
Preceded by Dayanara Torres | Miss Universe 1994 | Succeeded by Chelsi Smith |
| Preceded by Namrata Shirodkar | Femina Miss India 1994 | Succeeded by Manpreet Brar |
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