Happy Birthday Sushmita Sen: First Miss Universe from India to a gorgeous Bollywood star

Happy Birthday Sushmita Sen: First Miss Universe from India to a gorgeous Bollywood star

Sushmita Sen, the Bollywood star and Miss Universe 1994, turns a year more gorgeous today. The diva celebrates her 43rd birthday on Monday. The actor is known for her versatile roles in Hindi, Tamil, and Bengali film industries. Crowned with several accolades, including a Filmfare Award, Sushmita remains a model of inspiration among the women across this country. On her birthday today, here's a list of five events that remain an integral part of the actor's life.

Happy Birthday Sushmita Sen: First Miss Universe from India to a gorgeous Bollywood star

Sushmita Sen was crowned as the Miss Universe 1994 and became the first Indian woman to win the competition.

Happy Birthday Sushmita Sen: First Miss Universe from India to a gorgeous Bollywood star

After becoming the Miss Universe, Sushmita began with her acting career. She gave many Bollywood hits including Sirf Tum, Hindustan Ki Kasam, Biwi No 1, Aankhen, and Main Hoon Na, among others.

Happy Birthday Sushmita Sen: First Miss Universe from India to a gorgeous Bollywood star

In addition to acting in films, Sushmita has always remained an active stage performer along with standing for social causes. She was honoured at the Mother Teresa Awards 2013 for her social works.

Happy Birthday Sushmita Sen: First Miss Universe from India to a gorgeous Bollywood star

At the Indian Leadership Conclave 2016, she was awarded with the "Eternal Beauty & Actress of the Decade'" award for her contribution in the field of Arts.

Happy Birthday Sushmita Sen: First Miss Universe from India to a gorgeous Bollywood star

Sushmita is a single mother to two daughters, Renee Sen and Alisah Sen. Renee was adopted in 2000 while Alisah in 2010.