Sushmita Sen

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Sushmita Sen
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Sen in 2023
Born (1975-11-19) 19 November 1975 (age 49)
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
OccupationActress
Years active1994–present
Works Full list
Title Femina Miss India 1994
Miss Universe 1994
Children2

Sushmita Sen (born 19 November 1975) is an Indian actress and beauty pageant titleholder, who was crowned Miss Universe 1994, [1] [2] becoming the first Indian woman to win the title. Sen has since predominantly worked in Hindi films, and is a recipient of a Filmfare Award and a Filmfare OTT Award. [3]

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Sen made her acting debut playing a fictionalised version of herself in the thriller Dastak (1996). She won the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance as the girlfriend of a married man in the comedy film Biwi No.1 (1999), and was also nominated in the category for her roles in the dramas Sirf Tum (1999) and Filhaal... (2002). Her other commercially successful films were Aankhen (2002), Main Hoon Na (2004), and Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya? (2005). [4] After a career downturn and hiatus, Sen starred in the drama series Aarya (2020–2024), winning a Filmfare OTT Award, and portrayed transgender activist Shreegauri Sawant in the miniseries Taali (2023).

Early life

Sen was born on 19 November 1975, [1] [2] into a Bengali Baidya family in Hyderabad [5] to Shubeer Sen, a former Indian Air Force Wing Commander, and Subhra Sen, a jewellery designer and owner of a Dubai-based store. [6] [7] She has a younger brother named Rajeev Sen, who was married to television actress Charu Asopa. [8]

Sen attended Air Force Golden Jubilee Institute in New Delhi, [9] and St. Ann's High School in Secunderabad. She enrolled in a bachelor's degree in Political Science in the 2007–08 academic session at School of Open Learning, Delhi University but withdrew her admission later. [10] She did not pursue any further higher education. [11] [12]

Pageantry

In 1994, at the age of 18 Sen entered and won the title Femina Miss India, earning the right to compete at the Miss Universe 1994 contest. [13] [14] 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. [15] [16]

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, running it for three years (2010–2012). This was followed by Femina taking over. [17] [18]

Miss Universe judge 2016

In January 2016, Sen appeared as one of the judges of Miss Universe 2016 at the Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines. [19] Joining her as judges were Cynthia Bailey, Mickey Boardman, Francine LaFrak, Miss Universe 2011 Leila Lopes, and Miss Universe 1993 Dayanara Torres. [20]

Acting career

Debut and breakthrough (1996–2000)

After her reign as Miss Universe, Sen ventured into the Hindi film industry. Her first film was in 1996, the thriller Dastak , in which she played the victim of a stalker, played by Sharad Kapoor. [21] She then starred in the 1997 Tamil action film Ratchagan , opposite Nagarjuna. [22] It was the most expensive Indian film at the time of its release. [23] In 1998, she played a low-profile reporter opposite Sunny Deol in Zor , a box office failure. [24]

In 1999, Sen earned wider recognition with her portrayal of Rupali Walia in David Dhawan's comedy film Biwi No.1 , alongside Salman Khan and Karisma Kapoor. It received positive reviews from critics and emerged as the second highest-grossing movie of 1999. [25] Syed Firdaus Ashraf of Rediff.com noted, "Sen has tried hard to make a mark in a different role, but her role itself isn't worth remembering." She won the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in the film. [26] The same year, she received a second nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance as Aarti in the romantic drama Sirf Tum . For this performance, Sharmila Taliculam of Rediff.com termed her the, "star of the film". [27] Her last film of the year was Hindustan Ki Kasam opposite Ajay Devgn. The film was an average grosser, despite taking a bumper opening. [28]

Her only film in 2000, Aaghaaz saw her playing a police officer, opposite Suniel Shetty. Anjali Abrol of PlanetBollywood.com stated that Sen did "decently well" in her role. [29]

Career progression (2001–2005)

In 2001, she first appeared opposite Govinda in the fantasy comedy Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta . [30] Her second film of the year, Bas Itna Sa Khwaab Hai , was a disaster at the box office. [31]

Sen (second from left) with the co-stars of her movie Filhaal in 2002 Cast of Filhaal.jpg
Sen (second from left) with the co-stars of her movie Filhaal in 2002

Sen received critical acclaim for her roles in 2002. Her first film of the year Aankhen saw her play a teacher, opposite Arjun Rampal and Akshay Kumar, was a critical success and the second-highest-grossing film of 2002. [32] [33] Priya Ganapati of Rediff.com noted, "Sushmita Sen's role of Neha deserves an extra round of applause. Neha doesn't need a man to exist. She is intelligent and capable, even during the climax." [34] She next appeared in the action thriller Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge opposite Salman Khan. [35] In her final film of the year, Sen portrayed a surrogate mother in the romantic film Filhaal... , opposite Palash Sen. Radhika Rajamani of Idlebrain opined, "The sterling performance (best up to date) of Sushmita Sen endears." BBC noted, "Sushmita Sen, is the sparkling character of the film. She adds the lighter moments with sheer panache. In my books, she is a real gem!" [36] [37] Her performance in the film earned her a third nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress.

Sen played a widowed cop in her only film of 2003, the acclaimed thriller film, Samay: When Time Strikes . [38] Taran Adarsh of Bollywood Hungama noted, "Sushmita Sen, cast in a challenging role, does full justice to her part." [39]

Sen had three films in 2004. She first appeared in Vaastu Shastra , as a doctor opposite J. D. Chakravarthi. [40] Her career's biggest success came with the action masala film Main Hoon Na , in which she played the role of a chemistry teacher opposite Shah Rukh Khan. The film grossed a total of ₹ 330,000,000 and was the second highest-grossing film of that year. [41] [42] Taran Adarsh of Bollywood Hungama noted, "Sushmita Sen looks like a million bucks and her on-screen chemistry with SRK is fantastic. Her role doesn't really demand histrionics, but she carries it off stylishly." [43] In her last film of the year, she appeared alongside Manisha Koirala in Paisa Vasool . [44]

Sen received further success with her two films of 2005. She first portrayed a dutiful nurse in her third film with Salman Khan, the romantic comedy Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya? . It emerged as the fifth-highest-grossing film of the year. [45] Sukanya Verma of Rediff.com stated, "Sen as Naina looks hot, talks sense and acts super. Her intelligence doesn't interfere with the absurdity of her surroundings. It only makes it more convincing." [46] Later the year, she portrayed a lawyer in Main Aisa Hi Hoon opposite Ajay Devgan. BBC said that Sen "shines" in her performances as innocent client and well-meaning lawyer. [47]

Career fluctuations (2006–2011)

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Sen at an event in 2009

Sen had two releases in 2006. She first played a prostitute with a child in Chingaari opposite Anuj Sawhney. Priyanka Jain of Rediff.com noted, "Sushmita puts in a mind-blowing performance. It's her film through and through. She is the only possible reason to watch this film." [48] She then played a rockstar Kriya in the musical film Zindaggi Rocks , opposite Shiney Ahuja. [49]

In 2007, she played a widow in the action drama film Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag , opposite Prashant Raj Sachdev. [50] It is considered as one of the worst films ever made. [51] In 2009, Sen first appeared in the critical failure drama film Karma Aur Holi opposite Randeep Hooda. [52] She then appeared opposite Govinda in the comedy film Do Knot Disturb . [53]

Sen had two releases in 2010. She first appeared as a successful supermodel in the romantic comedy Dulha Mil Gaya , opposite Shah Rukh Khan and Fardeen Khan. The film was a moderate success that year. [54] Sen then appeared in the action-comedy film No Problem, the same year. [55] [56]

Hiatus and expansion (2015–present)

Sen did not have any releases for five years. In 2015, she starred in a Bengali drama film titled Nirbaak , marking her comeback opposite Anjan Dutt. [57] In Sen's career, this was her first film in Bengali language. [58] Shomini Sen of News18 wrote, "Sushmita Sen is good but there is so much more that could be done to tap from her talent." [59]

Post a hiatus of five years, Sen made her web debut in 2020 with Disney+ Hotstar's crime thriller Aarya . She played a mafia queen opposite Chandrachur Singh. [60] [61] Udita Jhunjhunwala of Firstpost noted, "Sen holds the series together. As the unsuspecting inheritor of a shady consignment, she literally and figuratively towers over everyone else. This meaty role allows her space to express herself." Sen received the award for Best Actress – Female, at the 2020 Filmfare OTT Awards. [62] Sen then reprised her role in the second season of the series in 2022. [63] [64] Saibal Chatterjee of NDTV noted, "Sushmita Sen carries on from where she left off in Season 1. With nary a false step, she delivers another exceptional performance packed with power." [65]

Personal life

Sen with her daughters at Raveena Tandon's show Isi Ka Naam Zindagi Sushmita Sen at Raveena's chat show for NDTV (2).jpg
Sen with her daughters at Raveena Tandon's show Isi Ka Naam Zindagi

Sen is the mother of two adopted daughters. At the age of 24 years old she adopted her first daughter Renee Sen in 2000 while her second daughter Alisah joined the family in 2010. [5] [66]

Health

Sen was diagnosed in 2014 Addison's disease and was told she would require lifelong steroid drugs to manage the illness. [67] [68] After being rushed to hospital in 2019, doctors confirmed Sen no longer had to take steroids. "I healed in time, my adrenal glands woke up, no more steroids, no withdrawals and no auto-immune condition as of 2019," Sen stated. [69]

Relationships

Sen was in a relationship with actor Randeep Hooda from 2004 to 2006. [70] [71] Sen then dated model Rohman Shawl from 2018 to 2021. [72] [73] In July 2022, it was reported that she is dating businessman and cricket administrator Lalit Modi. [74]

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryFilmResultRef.
2000 Filmfare Awards Best Supporting Actress Biwi No.1 Won [75]
IIFA Awards Best Supporting Actress Won [76]
Screen Awards Best Supporting Actress Won [77]
Zee Cine Awards Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Female Won [78]
Filmfare Awards Best Supporting Actress Sirf Tum Nominated [75]
IIFA Awards Best Supporting Actress Nominated [76]
People's Choice Awards India Best Supporting ActressWon [79]
Screen Awards Best Supporting Actress Nominated [77]
Zee Cine Awards Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Female Nominated [78]
2001 People's Choice Awards India Best Supporting Actress Bas Itna Sa Khwaab Hai Nominated [79]
2003 Bollywood Movie Awards Best Supporting Actress Filhaal... Nominated [80]
Filmfare Awards Best Supporting Actress Nominated [81]
IIFA Awards Best Supporting Actress Nominated [82]
Sansui Viewers' Choice Movie Awards Best Supporting ActressNominated [83]
Screen Awards Best Supporting Actress Nominated [84]
Zee Cine Awards Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Female Won [85]
2004 Screen Awards Best Actress Samay: When Time Strikes Nominated [86]
2005 Stardust Awards Star of the Year – Female Main Hoon Na Nominated [87]
Zee Cine Awards Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Female Nominated [88]
2013 Mother Teresa Awards Social Justice—Won [89]
2016 India Leadership Conclave Eternal Beauty & Actress of the Decade—Won [90]
2018 I Am Woman Awards Woman of Substance Award—Won [91]
2020 Filmfare OTT Awards Best Actor in a Drama Series - Female Aarya Won [92]
2021 Indian Television Academy Awards Best Actress - OTTNominated [93]
Champions of Change Award National Award For Social Welfare & Women Empowerment—Won [94]
2022 Filmfare OTT Awards Best Actor in a Drama Series - Female Aarya 2 Nominated [95]
Indian Television Academy Awards Best Actress - OTTNominated [96]
2024 Iconic Gold Awards Best Actress of the Year - Popular Choice Taali Won [97]

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