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Sushmita Sen
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  Sushmita Sen A trailblazing figure of grace, resilience, and women's empowerment, Indian model and actress Sushmita Sen has defined life and success on her own terms. (more) Sushmita Sen Indian actress and model Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/biography/Sushmita-Sen Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Feedback Type Select a type (Required) Factual Correction Spelling/Grammar Correction Link Correction Additional Information Other Your Feedback Submit Feedback Thank you for your feedback Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article.

  External Websites Ask the Chatbot a Question Written by Shatarupa Chaudhuri Shatarupa Chaudhuri is a senior editor at Encyclopaedia Britannica, bringing over 15 years of editorial experience in news media and publishing. Shatarupa Chaudhuri Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Jan 27, 2025 • Article History Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot a Question Quick Facts Born: November 19, 1975, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India (Show more) Sushmita Sen (born November 19, 1975, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India) is an Indian model and actress who made history by becoming the first Indian woman to win the Miss Universe international beauty pageant, in 1994, at age 18. Her intelligence, grace, and fiercely independent nature have made her an inspiration to the women of India. Sen was born to a Bengali family. Her father, Subir Sen, is a former wing commander of the Indian Air Force and her mother, Subhra Sen, is a jewelry designer. Sushmita Sen attended St. Ann’s High School in Secunderabad, now in Telangana, and Air Force ...(100 of 867 words)

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