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Sushmita Sen Biography

Birth Place:
Htderabad, Telangana, India
Profession
Actor

Fast Facts

  • Crowned Miss Universe in 1994, becoming the first Indian to win the crown
  • Debuted in the Hindi film Dastak (1996)
  • Won the Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award for Biwi No
  • 1 (1999)
  • Was in the headlines for adopting a girl in 2000, despite being single and just 25 years of age
  • Starred alongside Shah Rukh Khan in the second highest grossing Bollywood film in 2004, Main Hoon Na

Awards

  • 2005Zee Cine Awards-Best Actress in a Supporting Role: nominated
  • 2003Zee Cine Awards-Best Actress in a Supporting Role: winner
  • 2000International Indian Film Academy Awards-Best Performance in a Supporting Role (Female): winner