‘Fork, knife se khana nahi aata tha. Posture toh bhool jao’: Sushmita Sen shares things she learnt after becoming Miss Universe

Sushmita shared how she often sits in unusual positions: laptop balanced on her lap, back unaligned, leading to what she called a “very bad posture.” Her solution: consciously learning to sit straight.

Sushmita immediately pointed out the subtle gesture that makes all the difference: “Always face people. Meet them.”

She also explained that shutting down, crossing arms, drawing in legs unconsciously signals disconnection: “Never try to close your body… because I alienate you.”

On the other hand, being open, with shoulders back and chest forward, communicates engagement. The former Miss Universe made it clear: “So we are engaging… and the conversation is happening.”

This technique became even more poignant when Sushmita spoke of opening up with children, friends, and co-hosts — inviting sincere exchanges.

For Sushmita, even small eyes-off-glance moments can send a message. She believes in full presence: “Even if they’re behind you, look back at them when you’re talking to them.”

It’s a gentle nudge to practice kindness and attention in both everyday and professional interactions. She adds, posture is movement, not stiffness: “You can’t be like that the whole time… there is movement, but try not to go all over the place with it.”

“Fork, knife se khana nahi aata tha. Posture toh bhool jao,” she said of her time before Miss Universe and how growing with the organisation helped her learn these things.

Sushmita also shared how, off-camera, she still sits cross-legged at home, eats with her hands, and loves aerial routines, proving that elegance and comfort can coexist.

Good posture does more than straighten the spine; it opens you up to others, builds confidence, and shows respect. From stage to studio, and dining tables to everyday chats, posture is language without words.