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Sushmita Sen

Sushmita Sen Image Source : Wikipedia
  • Born 19 November 1975
  • Place of Birth Hyderabad
  • Occupation Actor, Model, Beauty Pageant Contestant, Film Actor, Businessperson
  • Education Mithibai College, St. Ann's High School, Secunderabad, Air Force Golden Jubilee Institute
  • Years active 1994-present

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ABOUT Sushmita Sen

Sushmita Sen: From Miss Universe to Acclaimed Actress Sushmita Sen, born November 19, 1975, is a prominent Indian actress and the first Indian woman to win the Miss Universe title in 1994. Her Bollywood career began with Dastak (1996), followed by notable roles in commercially successful films like Aankhen (2002), Main Hoon Na (2004), and Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya? (2005). Sen's performance as the girlfriend of a married man in Biwi No. 1 (1999) earned her a Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress, with further nominations for her work in Sirf Tum (1999) and Filhaal... (2002). After a period away from the screen, Sen's resurgence began with her critically acclaimed role in the Disney+ Hotstar series Aarya (2020-2024), winning her a Filmfare OTT Award. This was followed by her portrayal of transgender activist Shreegauri Sawant in the biographical miniseries Taali (2023). Sen's career showcases a blend of mainstream success and a recent embrace of compelling character-driven roles, demonstrating her versatility and enduring appeal. Her journey underscores a consistent dedication to her craft, marked by both popular acclaim and critical recognition.

Sushmita Sen FILMS AND CREDITS

Previous Movies Upcoming Movies
  • Aarya
  • Aarya

    ( 2020–2024 )

No Upcoming Movies
  • Where Next?
  • Where Next?

    ( 2023–2024 )

  • Taali
  • Taali

    ( 2023 )

  • Nirbaak
  • Nirbaak

    ( 2015 )

  • Humko Chhoone Paas Aayiye
  • Humko Chhoone Paas Aayiye

    ( 2011 )

  • F.A.L.T.U
  • F.A.L.T.U

    ( 2011 )

  • No Problem
  • No Problem

    ( 2010 )

  • Dulha Mil Gaya
  • Dulha Mil Gaya

    ( 2010 )

  • Do Knot Disturb
  • Do Knot Disturb

    ( 2009 )

  • Karma, Confessions and Holi
  • Karma, Confessions and Holi

    ( 2009 )

  • Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag
  • Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag

    ( 2007 )

  • Zindaggi Rocks
  • Zindaggi Rocks

    ( 2006 )

  • Alag: He Is Different.... He Is Alone...
  • Alag: He Is Different.... He Is Alone...

    ( 2006 )

  • Chingaari
  • Chingaari

    ( 2006 )

  • It Was Raining That Night
  • It Was Raining That Night

    ( 2005 )

  • Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya
  • Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya

    ( 2005 )

  • Main Aisa Hi Hoon
  • Main Aisa Hi Hoon

    ( 2005 )

  • Bewafaa
  • Bewafaa

    ( 2005 )

  • Kisna: The Warrior Poet
  • Kisna: The Warrior Poet

    ( 2005 )

  • Vaastu Shastra
  • Vaastu Shastra

    ( 2004 )

  • Main Hoon Na
  • Main Hoon Na

    ( 2004 )

  • Paisa Vasool
  • Paisa Vasool

    ( 2004 )

  • Samay: When Time Strikes
  • Samay: When Time Strikes

    ( 2003 )

  • Pran Jaaye Par Shaan Na Jaaye
  • Pran Jaaye Par Shaan Na Jaaye

    ( 2003 )

  • Aankhen
  • Aankhen

    ( 2002 )

  • Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge
  • Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge

    ( 2002 )

  • Filhaal...
  • Filhaal...

    ( 2002 )

  • Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta
  • Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta

    ( 2001 )

  • Nayak: The Real Hero
  • Nayak: The Real Hero

    ( 2001 )

  • Bas Itna Sa Khwaab Hai...
  • Bas Itna Sa Khwaab Hai...

    ( 2001 )

  • Aaghaaz
  • Aaghaaz

    ( 2000 )

  • Fiza
  • Fiza

    ( 2000 )

  • Mudhalvan
  • Mudhalvan

    ( 1999 )

  • Hindustan Ki Kasam
  • Hindustan Ki Kasam

    ( 1999 )

  • Sirf Tum
  • Sirf Tum

    ( 1999 )

  • Biwi No. 1
  • Biwi No. 1

    ( 1999 )

  • Zor: Never Underestimate the Force
  • Zor: Never Underestimate the Force

    ( 1998 )

  • Ratchakan
  • Ratchakan

    ( 1997 )

  • Dastak
  • Dastak

    ( 1996 )

Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia

Sushmita Sen AWARDS

Awards
  • Best Supporting Actress
  • The Awards of the International Indian Film Academy for Best Supporting Actress - 2000 Biwi No. 1

  • Bollywood's Iconic Superhero
  • The Bollywood Film Journalist Awards for Bollywood's Iconic Superhero - 2019

  • Best Actor - Female
  • The Bollywood Hungama OTT India Fest for Best Actor - Female - 2023 Taali

  • Best Performer of the Year - Female
  • The Bollywood Life Awards for Best Performer of the Year - Female - 2024 Taali

  • Fun Fearless Female of All Time
  • The Cosmopolitan Fun Fearless Awards for Fun Fearless Female of All Time - 2008

  • Best Actress
  • The Critics’ Choice Shorts and Series Awards, India for Best Actress - 2021 Aarya

  • Best Actress - Web Series
  • The Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival (DPIFF) for Best Actress - Web Series - 2024 Aarya

  • Best Actress - Web Series
  • The Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival (DPIFF) for Best Actress - Web Series - 2021 Aarya

  • Best Supporting Actress
  • The Filmfare Awards for Best Supporting Actress - 2000 Biwi No. 1

  • Best Actress - Drama
  • The Filmfare OTT Awards for Best Actress - Drama - 2020 Aarya

  • Perfect Persona
  • The GR8! Women Achiever Awards, India for Perfect Persona - 2010

  • Style With Substance
  • The HT India's Most Stylish Awards for Style With Substance - 2023

  • Best Actress In A Web Series
  • The IWM Digital Awards for Best Actress In A Web Series - 2021 Aarya

  • Best Actress of the Year - Popular Choice
  • The Iconic Gold Awards for Best Actress of the Year - Popular Choice - 2024 Taali

  • Best Actress - Drama (OTT)
  • The Indian Television Academy Awards, India for Best Actress - Drama (OTT) - 2023 Taali

  • Best Actress - Hindi Series
  • The Indian Telly Streaming Awards for Best Actress - Hindi Series - 2024 Taali

  • Best Actress in a Leading Role
  • The Indian Telly Streaming Awards for Best Actress in a Leading Role - 2021 Aarya

  • Best Actress in a Web Series
  • The International Iconic Awards for Best Actress in a Web Series - 2024 Aarya

  • Most Popular Face of India Globally
  • The International Iconic Awards for Most Popular Face of India Globally - 2024

  • Best Dancing Star
  • The Kalashree Awards for Best Dancing Star - 2000 Fiza

  • Pancha Kanya Memorial Honor
  • The Kolkata International Film Festival for Pancha Kanya Memorial Honor - 2014

  • Most Promising Actress of the Year
  • The Mumbai Achievers Awards for Most Promising Actress of the Year - 2021 Aarya

  • Best Actor - Female
  • The Pinkvilla Style Icons Awards for Best Actor - Female - 2024 Taali

  • Best Supporting Actress
  • The Screen Awards, IN for Best Supporting Actress - 2000 Biwi No. 1

  • Best Actress - Hindi Web Originals
  • The ScreenXX Summit & Awards for Best Actress - Hindi Web Originals - 2024 Taali

  • OTT Star of the Year - Female
  • The Talent Track Awards for OTT Star of the Year - Female - 2023 Taali

  • Best Actor - Female - Drama/Thriller
  • The Talent Track Awards for Best Actor - Female - Drama/Thriller - 2021 Aarya

  • Fitspiration of the Year
  • The Vogue Beauty Awards for Fitspiration of the Year - 2020

  • Best Actress in a Supporting Role
  • The Zee Cine Awards for Best Actress in a Supporting Role - 2003 Filhaal...

  • Best Supporting Actress
  • The Zee Cine Awards for Best Supporting Actress - 2000 Biwi No. 1

  • Best Actress in a Leading Role
  • The e4m Play Streaming Media Awards for Best Actress in a Leading Role - 2024 Taali

Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia

SUSHMITA SEN NEWS

Vikram Bhatt was 'broke' while dating Sushmita Sen: 'Didn't even have money to buy a CD'

June 07, 2026 10:13 am

Vikram Bhatt began dating Sushmita Sen while working together on her debut film, Mahesh Bhatt's 1996 psychological thriller Dastak, where he was assisting Mahesh.

Sushmita Sen says being thin is not a marker of fitness: 'Don't train to grow muscles unnecessarily'

June 07, 2026 10:30 am

True fitness comes from a balance of lean muscle, healthy fat levels, and good metabolic health.

Chunnari Chunnari is 'not a remake', new composers claim they're paying 'homage'

June 02, 2026 9:52 am

The composers behind the revamped version of Chunnari Chunnari have claimed that the track is a reimagination of the original and serves as a homage rather than a remake.

Sushmita Sen's career was in India, mine was in London: Why Lalit Modi-Sushmita broke up

June 02, 2026 9:41 am

In an recent interview, businessman Lalit Modi spoke about his pas relationship with Sushmita Sen, he reacted to the gold digger tag given to his ex-girlfriend after the official announcement.

'You won't even get character roles': Sushmita Sen's manager quit when she became a mom at 24

May 28, 2026 9:50 am

Sushmita Sen recalls how despite an "enormous amount of pushback" from the film industry after she became a young, single mother at 24 in 2000, she went on to deliver her career's biggest hits after that in Main Hoon Na and Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya.

All about red carpets and representation

May 24, 2026 12:47 am

We are all participants of this great Foucauldian panopticon where we are not only looking at each other but there is data surveillance too. But are we representative of a country and a culture that is as vast and varied as ours?

Ruby Bhatia reveals why Sushmita Sen won Miss India, not Aishwarya Rai: 'Sushmita is intelligent, woman of substance'

February 04, 2026 8:10 pm

India’s first VJ, Ruby Bhatia, who had earlier won the Miss India Canada title, has now revealed the real reason behind Sushmita Sen’s victory over Aishwarya Rai in Miss India pageant.

India’s first VJ, who interviewed Amitabh Bachchan and judged a pageant with Aishwarya Rai and Sushmita Sen, later quit showbiz for spirituality

February 03, 2026 4:12 pm

At the height of her popularity, when fame, money, and visibility were at their peak, Ruby Bhatia walked away from it all in search of meaning, solitude, and spiritual truth.

Inside Sushmita Sen and daughter Alisah's gym workout: 'Sooooo much fun'

January 21, 2026 4:01 pm

Whether it’s bodyweight exercises, light cardio or simple strength drills, the act of moving as a team fosters companionship, reduces stress, and improves mood

‘Dil tak baat toh pahunchni chahiye na’: At 50, Sushmita Sen on why marriage is a conscious choice; how relationship expectations change with age

January 16, 2026 5:47 pm

Sushmita Sen’s perspective on love and commitment adds to the evolving conversation about dating in one’s 40s

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