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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

Sushmita Sen dresses up as a bride, Sonakshi Sinha recreates Heeramandi's Fareedan on the ramp: ‘My salaam to everyone..’

May 06, 2024 9:51 am

Sushmita Sen and Sonakshi Sinha who walked the ramp for designers Rohit Verma and Vikram Phadnis at the recently held, Bombay Times Fashion Week, gave a nod to their characters as they turned showstoppers

Sushmita Sen used to carry a bottle of hot sauce everywhere. But is it healthy to eat spicy food?

May 05, 2024 6:59 pm

Miloni Bhandari, a senior clinical dietician at Surya Mother and Child Super Specialty Hospital in Pune, weighed in on the debate surrounding the health merits of spicy food.

Was there a rivalry between Aishwarya Rai and Sushmita Sen during Miss India 1994? Their co-contestant Maninee De answers

April 29, 2024 5:24 pm

Actress Maninee De, who partcipated with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Sushmita Sen in the Miss India contest in 1994, spoke about her bond with the leading ladies of Bollywood.

Priyanka Chopra says she was 'thrown' into pageantry; recalls having cutouts of Aishwarya Rai, Sushmita Sen in her room: 'I never wanted to go after it'

April 28, 2024 2:12 pm

Priyanka Chopra recently opened up about her pageantry journey and said that she really looked up to Aishwarya Rai and Sushmita Sen.

Urvashi Rautela says that she was asked to step down from Miss Universe India by Sushmita Sen: 'Donald Trump was our boss'

March 22, 2024 1:50 pm

Urvashi Rautela said that she was asked by Sushmita Sen to step down as a Miss Universe contender because she did not meet the age requirement.

When Amitabh Bachchan's ABCL organised Miss World in 1996: Protestor died by self immolation, actor suffered financial losses

March 09, 2024 7:59 am

Amitabh Bachchan's ABCL suffered heavy losses as various groups in India opposed the Miss World pageant in 1996.

Shah Rukh Khan did not charge a penny for this film, decades into his superstardom: Vivek Vaswani

February 22, 2024 9:33 am

Vivek Vaswani said that Shah Rukh Khan instantly agreed to be a part of Dulha Mil Gaya even without listening to the script.

Sushmita Sen opens up about autoimmune condition that bothered her, reveals she was laughing in operation theatre after heart attack

February 19, 2024 7:00 pm

Sushmita Sen said that she had a fabulous health report six months prior to the 'massive heart attack'.

Sushmita Sen recalls starving at seven-course dinner after winning Miss Universe, later got advised by her etiquette teacher to eat at home before leaving: 'Pet bhar kar jao'

February 18, 2024 10:43 pm

Sushmita Sen revealed how she insisted on learning table manners after a gentleman helped her with table etiquettes at an official dinner in Mexico after winning the Miss Universe title.

Try these exercises to achieve a sculpted back, just like Sushmita Sen

February 16, 2024 10:39 am

If you experience persistent pain or discomfort, it's important to listen to your body and modify your training accordingly, said fitness expert Garima Goyal

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