Sushmita Sen marked a significant milestone by celebrating 30 years since her historic win as Miss Universe. Sharing a nostalgic post on Instagram, she expressed gratitude to her fans, friends, family, and well-wishers worldwide. Sen's victory on May 21, 1994, as the first Indian to win the prestigious title, remains a memorable moment in pageant history.
In her Instagram post, Sushmita shared a throwback picture featuring herself holding a toddler at an orphanage. Dressed in a white gown and her Miss Universe sash, she smiled warmly at the child. Reflecting on the moment, Sushmita wrote, "This little girl, who I met in an orphanage, taught an 18-year-old me life's most innocent yet profound lessons, ones that I live by to this day. This captured moment is 30 years old today, and it is India's first-ever victory at Miss Universe!"
Sushmita's heartfelt message continued, "What a journey it's been & continues to be….Thank you, India, for always being my greatest identity & strength!! Thank you, Philippines, for the unending love & belonging…Three decades & counting!! #mahalkita. I remember & celebrate your grace, my beautiful @carogomezfilm #teamo." She also thanked her supporters, adding, "To all my loved fans, friends, family & well-wishers around the world…know that each one of you has made a difference to my life & inspired me in ways you may never know!! I feel the love!!! Thank you!!! WHAT AN HONOUR!!! Here's to the next #30 #Happy30years #yourstruly #MissUniverse1994 #INDIA I love you guys!!! #duggadugga."
Following Sushmita's triumph, India saw two more Miss Universe winners: Lara Dutta in 2000 and Harnaaz Sandhu in 2021, further solidifying India's presence on the global stage. On the work front, Sushmita recently concluded her Disney+ Hotstar series 'Aarya'.
In her Instagram post, Sushmita shared a throwback picture featuring herself holding a toddler at an orphanage. Dressed in a white gown and her Miss Universe sash, she smiled warmly at the child. Reflecting on the moment, Sushmita wrote, "This little girl, who I met in an orphanage, taught an 18-year-old me life's most innocent yet profound lessons, ones that I live by to this day. This captured moment is 30 years old today, and it is India's first-ever victory at Miss Universe!"
Sushmita's heartfelt message continued, "What a journey it's been & continues to be….Thank you, India, for always being my greatest identity & strength!! Thank you, Philippines, for the unending love & belonging…Three decades & counting!! #mahalkita. I remember & celebrate your grace, my beautiful @carogomezfilm #teamo." She also thanked her supporters, adding, "To all my loved fans, friends, family & well-wishers around the world…know that each one of you has made a difference to my life & inspired me in ways you may never know!! I feel the love!!! Thank you!!! WHAT AN HONOUR!!! Here's to the next #30 #Happy30years #yourstruly #MissUniverse1994 #INDIA I love you guys!!! #duggadugga."
Following Sushmita's triumph, India saw two more Miss Universe winners: Lara Dutta in 2000 and Harnaaz Sandhu in 2021, further solidifying India's presence on the global stage. On the work front, Sushmita recently concluded her Disney+ Hotstar series 'Aarya'.
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