Sushmita Sen was crowned Miss Universe in 1994. May 21 (today) marked the 29th anniversary of the win. On this occasion, the actress shared a throwback picture from a photoshoot she did in 1994. She penned a long note expressing gratitude.
Sushmita wrote, "This picture is exactly 29 years old, shot by the epic man & photographer #prabuddhadasgupta In the rawness of this picture, he beautifully captured an 18-year-old me…with a smile he said, you realise you’re the first Miss Universe I’ve ever shot…I proudly added, it’s actually INDIA’s first ever Miss Universe. The privilege of representing & winning for my Motherland is an honour so profound, it brings me to tears of joy even today...29 years later!!!
She added, "I celebrate & remember this day with great pride as History bears witness, INDIA won Miss Universe for the first time ever on 21st May 1994 in Manila #philippines (Mahal Kita) Thank you all for the love, goodness, & the most beautiful messages…forever cherished!!!"
Workwise, Sushmita will be seen in the web series Taali and is currently shooting for the third season of Aarya.
(Source: Instagram)
