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Flashback: When Sushmita Sen was crowned Miss Universe 20 years ago

Actress and former Miss Universe Sushmita Sen celebrated 20 years of winning the Miss Universe title.

Updated: May 21, 2014 19:11 IST

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Actress and former Miss Universe Sushmita Sen celebrated 20 years of winning the Miss Universe title on Wednesday (May 21). (Source: Twitter/Facebook)

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The stunning actress, who started her acting career in Bollywood with Dastak, thanked her friends and family for good wishes and blessings. “ THANK YOU!!!! THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU Beautiful People!!! :))) I love u soooooooo much!!! :)),” tweeted Sushmita. (Source: Twitter/Facebook)

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Sushmita Sen, born on November 19, 1975 was crowned Miss Universe 1994 by outgoing title holder Dayanara Torres of Puerto Rico at the 43rd edition of the Miss Universe Pageant. (Source: Twitter/Facebook)

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Sushmita Sen went on to become the first Indian to win the crown. (Source: Twitter/Facebook)

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Sushmita Sen also thanked all her fans in India and Philippines, where she won the Miss Universe title. (Source: Twitter/Facebook)

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“Special mention 4 my other home born 4rm d heart, PHILIPPINES!!:))i cudn't have asked 4 a more soulful country 2 have won Miss Universe in!!,” she tweeted.
Sushmita Sen is celebrating her special day in Maldives. (Source: Express archive)

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