Sushmita Sen said she ‘most definitely’ deserved to win Miss India, reacted to comparison with Aishwarya Rai. Watch throwback video
4 years, 2 months ago

Sushmita Sen said she ‘most definitely’ deserved to win Miss India, reacted to comparison with Aishwarya Rai. Watch throwback video

Hindustan Times  

Sushmita Sen winning the Miss India pageant in 1994 took many by surprise as Aishwarya Rai, an established model at the time of her participation, was hot favourite to win the crown. Sushmita Sen talks about winning Miss India 1994 in a throwback video. Sushmita and Aishwarya went on to represent India at the Miss Universe and Miss World pageants respectively, and went on to win. Sushmita recently made her acting comeback with the Disney+ Hotstar series Aarya, while Aishwarya will soon resume shooting for Mani Ratnam’s period epic Ponniyin Selvan.

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Sushmita Sen to Harnaaz Sandhu: Indian Miss Universe pageant winners who stole our hearts with their winning answers
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sushmita Sen to Harnaaz Sandhu: Indian Miss Universe pageant winners who stole our hearts with their winning answers

Hindustan Times  

21-year-old Victoria Kjaer charted history on Saturday by becoming the first contestant from Denmark to win the Miss Universe 2024 crown. Sushmita Sen and Harnaaz Sandhu's Miss Universe crowning moments. Miss Universe 2021: Harnaaz Sandhu Harnaaz Sandhu ended the dry spell of Miss Universe wins for India as she brought home the crown after 21 years in 2021. “I think …

Aishwarya Rai: From Miss World to Bollywood Superstar
2 months, 1 week ago

Aishwarya Rai: From Miss World to Bollywood Superstar

Deccan Chronicle  

Aishwarya Rai, a renowned Indian actress, rose to international fame through her stunning beauty and exceptional talent. From her humble Bollywood debut to her captivating appearances at the Cannes Film Festival, she has established herself as a global icon. Her multilingual skills and charitable work have made her an influential figure in the entertainment industry and beyond.

When Aishwarya Rai walked as reigning Miss World once last time before crowning next winner. Watch
6 months, 3 weeks ago

When Aishwarya Rai walked as reigning Miss World once last time before crowning next winner. Watch

Hindustan Times  

Aishwarya Rai was crowned Miss World in the year 1994, and she returned to the stage a year later to crown her successor Jacqueline Aguilera at the 1995 event. Aishwarya Rai on the Miss World stage in 1995. Aishwarya dazzles on the Miss World stage In the video, Aishwarya was seen appearing on stage with a big smile. Aishwarya cliched …

From HT Archives: Delight for India as Sushmita Sen is Miss Universe
7 months, 1 week ago

From HT Archives: Delight for India as Sushmita Sen is Miss Universe

Hindustan Times  

Miss India Sushmita Sen on May 21, 1994 became the first Indian to win the Miss Universe title since the beauty pageant began 43 years ago. Sushmita Sen exults after she was named the winner of Miss Universe in 1994, as Carolina Gomez of Colombia reacts beside her on May 21, 1994, in the Philippines. Asked if there was anything …

'What A Journey...': Sushmita Sen Celebrates 30 Years of Winning Miss Universe
7 months, 2 weeks ago

'What A Journey...': Sushmita Sen Celebrates 30 Years of Winning Miss Universe

The Quint  

Sushmita captioned the post, "This little girl, who I met in an orphanage, taught an 18 yr old me, life’s most innocent yet profound lessons, ones that I live by to this day. This captured moment is 30 yrs old today as is India’s first-ever Victory at Miss Universe!!!" "To all my loved fans, friends, family & well wishers around …

Sushmita Sen celebrates 30 years of winning Miss Universe crown with throwback pic: ‘What a journey it’s been’
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Sushmita Sen celebrates 30 years of winning Miss Universe crown with throwback pic: ‘What a journey it’s been’

Hindustan Times  

Sushmita shares old pic with a baby In the throwback picture, Sushmita was seen holding a toddler in her arms while smiling at her. Sharing the picture, Sushmita captioned the post, "This little girl, who I met in an orphanage, taught an 18 yr old me, life’s most innocent yet profound lessons, ones that I live by to this day. …

Miss World 2024: From Aishwarya Rai to Manushi Chhillar, a look back at all the past Indian winners of the pageant
10 months ago

Miss World 2024: From Aishwarya Rai to Manushi Chhillar, a look back at all the past Indian winners of the pageant

Hindustan Times  

The countdown has started as India is all set to host the grand finale of the 71st Miss World at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai tonight. India celebrates six extraordinary women, who have all displayed intelligence and beauty and taken home the coveted Miss World title. Let's take a look at all the Indian Miss World winners in …

71st Miss World: Aishwarya Rai to Manushi Chhillar; here's what Indian Miss World winners wore at their crowning moment
10 months, 2 weeks ago

71st Miss World: Aishwarya Rai to Manushi Chhillar; here's what Indian Miss World winners wore at their crowning moment

Hindustan Times  

With the 71st Miss World pageant underway, we can't wait to see who will take home the coveted title this year. Indian Miss World Winners' Crowning Attire Through the Years 1. Reita Faria Powell Reita Faria: Way before Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Priyanka Chopra, in 1966, Reita Faria became the first Asian to be crowned as Miss World. Manushi Chillar …

Aishwarya Rai turns 50: Watch her magical Miss World journey, crowning moment and her 'perfect answer' in final round
1 year, 2 months ago

Aishwarya Rai turns 50: Watch her magical Miss World journey, crowning moment and her 'perfect answer' in final round

Hindustan Times  

Miss World 1994, the 44th edition of the Miss World pageant, was held in November 1994 in Sun City, South Africa. 87 contestants from around the world competed for the title and Lisa Hanna of Jamaica crowned her successor Aishwarya Rai as Miss World 1994 at the end of the event. Watch Aishwarya Rai's winning moment Aishwarya looked stunning in …

Sushmita Sen Reacts to Harnaaz Sandhu's Tribute at Miss Universe, Says 'Tightest Hug Awaits You'
1 year, 11 months ago

Sushmita Sen Reacts to Harnaaz Sandhu's Tribute at Miss Universe, Says 'Tightest Hug Awaits You'

News 18  

Harnaaz Sandhu was all over the news for her heartwarming gown as a tribute to Sushmita Sen and Lara Dutta during her finale walk as reigning Miss Universe. Harnaaz, who crowned her successor R’Bonney Gabriel from the USA, walked the stage in a stunning black gown with pictures of Sushmita Sen and Lara Dutta, who won the title in 1994 …

Sushmita Sen reacts to Harnaaz Sandhu's gown with her face on it, calls it ‘beautiful tribute'
1 year, 11 months ago

Sushmita Sen reacts to Harnaaz Sandhu's gown with her face on it, calls it ‘beautiful tribute'

Hindustan Times  

Harnaaz Sandhu paid a incredible tribute to Miss Universe 1994 Sushmita Sen and Miss Universe 2000 Lara Dutta at the Miss Universe 2022 pageant. She said she would ‘want to thank thank her in person.’ Sushmita Sen pours love on Harnaaz Sandhu for her tribute at the Miss Universe 2022 pageant. Harnaaz recalled her Miss Universe journey and paid a …

Lara Dutta reacts to Harnaaz Sandhu’s Miss Universe gown with her face on it, calls her 'diamond'
1 year, 11 months ago

Lara Dutta reacts to Harnaaz Sandhu’s Miss Universe gown with her face on it, calls her 'diamond'

Hindustan Times  

Harnaaz Sandhu, who was crowned Miss Universe in 2021, is only the third Indian woman to do so after Sushmita Sen and Lara Dutta were crowned winners in Miss Universe 1994 and Miss Universe 2000, respectively. At the event, Harnaaz grabbed attention with her black gown, which featured photos of the winning moments of the only other Miss Universe crown …

Lara Dutta reacts to Harnaaz Sandhu's iconic tribute to her and Sushmita Sen with her gown at Miss Universe 2022
1 year, 11 months ago

Lara Dutta reacts to Harnaaz Sandhu's iconic tribute to her and Sushmita Sen with her gown at Miss Universe 2022

Hindustan Times  

On Sunday, Harnaaz Sandhu paid a tribute to Lara Dutta and Sushmita Sen on the Miss Universe 2022 stage. Lara Dutta reacts to Harnaaz Sandhu's tribute On Sunday, Lara Dutta took to Instagram to repost a picture shared by the Miss Diva organisation on their Instagram story. The picture said, "Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu's gown a tribute to Sushmita Sen and …

Miss Universe 2022: Harnaaz Sandhu pays tribute to Sushmita Sen and Lara Dutta
1 year, 11 months ago

Miss Universe 2022: Harnaaz Sandhu pays tribute to Sushmita Sen and Lara Dutta

Hindustan Times  

Miss Universe 2022: The new Miss Universe was announced on Sunday. Harnaaz Sandhu, who won the Miss Universe title in 2021, walked the stage for the last time before handing over the title to the new Miss Universe. Harnaaz also paid a special tribute to Sushmita Sen, who won the Miss Universe title in 1994, and Lara Dutta, Miss Universe …

On Aishwarya Rai's birthday, a look back at the brilliant answer that won her the Miss World 1994 crown
2 years, 2 months ago

On Aishwarya Rai's birthday, a look back at the brilliant answer that won her the Miss World 1994 crown

Hindustan Times  

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is celebrating her birthday today, November 1. She is one of the most popular Indian stars today, and one of her most remembered achievements is winning the Miss World 1994 title held in Sun City, South Africa. Aishwarya Rai wins the Miss World title in 1994. Aishwarya Rai's admirable answer that won her Miss World 1994 title …

When Sushmita proudly introduced herself in ‘national costume’ at Ms Universe
2 years, 10 months ago

When Sushmita proudly introduced herself in ‘national costume’ at Ms Universe

Hindustan Times  

Sushmita Sen is one of the few women from India who have made the country proud with their big beauty pageant win. After being crowned Miss India, Sushmita also became the first Indian woman to wear the Miss Universe crown in 1994. As she approached the mic, she said, “Namaste I'm Sushmita Sen from a country where love is the …

Sushmita Sen says 'I'd be more dangerous' than Aarya in real life
3 years ago

Sushmita Sen says 'I'd be more dangerous' than Aarya in real life

India Today  

In an alternate universe, would Sushmita Sen be a gangster and not India's first Miss Universe pageant winner? Talking to IndiaToday.in, exclusively, Sushmita Sen opens up about why it is okay to be perceived as 'selfish' if all you're doing is self-preservation, why being a gangster is sometimes just saying 'enough is enough', and how the modern Indian woman sees …

Miss Universe from India: Harnaaz Sandhu, Sushmita Sen & Lara Dutta winning answers & crowning moment video
3 years ago

Miss Universe from India: Harnaaz Sandhu, Sushmita Sen & Lara Dutta winning answers & crowning moment video

India TV News  

Highlights Harnaaz Sandhu was asked what advice she would give young women on how to deal with pressure Sushmita Sen and Lara Dutta won the prestigious spot in 1994 and 2000 respectively "Shine like the whole Universe is yours," reads Harnaaz Sandhu's Twitter bio and she certainly gave it a meaning after being crowned the 70th Miss Universe at the …

Sushmita Sen goes ‘yeh baat’ as Harnaaz Sandhu wins Miss Universe 2021, sends love to her mother. See post
3 years ago

Sushmita Sen goes ‘yeh baat’ as Harnaaz Sandhu wins Miss Universe 2021, sends love to her mother. See post

Hindustan Times  

Sushmita Sen has penned a note of appreciation for Miss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Sandhu, calling her ‘Har Hindustani ki naz’. Sushmita Sen has written a note for Miss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Sandhu. Sharing two pictures of Harnaaz from the pageant, Sushmita wrote on Instagram, "#yehbaat ‘Har Hindustani Ki Naz’ Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu #MissUniverse2021 India. Means a lot 21 21 21.” …

From Harnaaz Sandhu to Sushmita Sen and Lara Dutta, here's the answers that led them to the Miss Universe historic win
3 years ago

From Harnaaz Sandhu to Sushmita Sen and Lara Dutta, here's the answers that led them to the Miss Universe historic win

Hindustan Times  

On Sunday, Harnaaz Sandhu won the Miss Universe pageant title, leading to the third time that an Indian has brought the crown home. From Harnaaz to Sushmita and Lara, here's the answers that led to their win In an Instagram post shared by the official handle of Miss Universe, the moment of the historic win was perfectly captured as the …

The resurgence of Sushmita Sen aka Aarya!
3 years, 1 month ago

The resurgence of Sushmita Sen aka Aarya!

Firstpost  

Sushmita Sen made a phenomenal comeback to entertainment with her debut after a hiatus of 10 years in the OTT space with Ram Madhvani’s series – Aarya. Sushmita Sen, the first Indian beauty to win a global beauty pageant – Miss Universe has had a long and glamorous journey in tinsel town. With a glorious career spanning more than two …

Watch Aishwarya Rai’s emotional Miss World 1994 crowning moment, winning answer
3 years, 1 month ago

Watch Aishwarya Rai’s emotional Miss World 1994 crowning moment, winning answer

Hindustan Times  

Aishwarya Rai made the country proud when she was crowned Miss World 1994. “What qualities should Miss World 1994 embody?” Aishwarya was asked. A true person, a real person.” Watch the video here: Previously, Sushmita Sen revealed that when word spread that Aishwarya was competing in the Miss India 1994 pageant, many contenders withdrew their names. After her Miss World …

Birthday Special: Sushmita Sen Almost Withdrew From Miss India Contest, Here's Why
3 years, 1 month ago

Birthday Special: Sushmita Sen Almost Withdrew From Miss India Contest, Here's Why

News 18  

Indian actor-model Sushmita Sen won the title of Miss Universe in 1994 and created history. But what’s even more interesting is the fact that the winner of Miss Universe, 1994, once wanted to withdraw her name from the Miss India contest, the actor shared this once in an interview. When she came to know that even Aishwarya Rai was going …

Sushmita Sen told Aishwarya Rai how she withdrew her Miss India form because of her: 'Bahut khoobsurat hai bhai'
3 years, 5 months ago

Sushmita Sen told Aishwarya Rai how she withdrew her Miss India form because of her: 'Bahut khoobsurat hai bhai'

Hindustan Times  

Sushmita Sen and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan competed in the Miss India beauty pageant in 1994. Sushmita Sen and Aishwarya Rai had participated in Miss India 1994. During an appearance on late actor Farooq Sheikh's Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai, Sushmita Sen had revealed that while she was submitting the form, she was informed that Aishwarya Rai was participating in the …

When Sushmita Sen competed with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan for Miss India title, recalls 'she was fabulous'
3 years, 6 months ago

When Sushmita Sen competed with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan for Miss India title, recalls 'she was fabulous'

India TV News  

In 1994, two beauties Sushmita Sen and Aishwarya Rai competed against each other to earn the title of Miss India. Sushmita Sen said, "I don't compare myself to Aishwarya's performance, I think she was fabulous on stage. After Miss India victory, Sushmita Sen went on to become Miss Universe and Aishwarya Rai was crowned as Miss World in the same …

Sushmita Sen marks 27 years of Miss Universe win, says it changed her life as an 18-year-old
3 years, 7 months ago

Sushmita Sen marks 27 years of Miss Universe win, says it changed her life as an 18-year-old

Hindustan Times  

It has been 27 years since Sushmita Sen made history when she became the first Indian woman to win Miss Universe. Sushmita Sen marks 27 years since she was crowned Miss Universe. To my Motherland INDIA.Happpyyyyy 27th Anniversary of India’s first ever victory at #MissUniverse in Manila #philippines That early morning on 21st May 1994, not only changed an 18 …

Rohman Shawl calls Sushmita Sen 'best Miss Universe ever' as he marks 27 years of her win
3 years, 7 months ago

Rohman Shawl calls Sushmita Sen 'best Miss Universe ever' as he marks 27 years of her win

Hindustan Times  

Actor Sushmita Sen's boyfriend Rohman Shawl and daughter Renee celebrated 27 years of her being crowned Miss Universe. Rohman Shawl marks 27 years since Sushmita Sen won the Miss Universe beauty pageant. Rohman Shawl's message for Sushmita Sen. Sushmita's daughter Renee also took to her Instagram Stories and celebrated the memory. Renee Sen celebrates 27 years since Sushmita Sen won …

Miss Universe pageant congratulates Sushmita Sen after National Award win. Read post
3 years, 8 months ago

Miss Universe pageant congratulates Sushmita Sen after National Award win. Read post

India Today  

The official social media account of the Miss Universe pageant congratulated Sushmita Sen after she was honoured with the National Award for her contribution to social welfare and women empowerment on April 17. With love, #MissUniverse1994 #India.” See their Twitter exchange here: Sushmita Sen was crowned Miss India in 1994 and won Miss Universe the same year at the age …

Sushmita Sen's Miss Universe answer that won the world. On Throwback Thursday
4 years, 1 month ago

Sushmita Sen's Miss Universe answer that won the world. On Throwback Thursday

India Today  

Sushmita Sen is not only a former Miss Universe and an actress, but also a role model who has, in the true sense, inspired millions of women. WINNING MISS UNIVERSE PAGEANT IN 1994 A daughter of an Air Force officer, Sushmita Sen was always a disciplined young lady. With her answer in the final round of the contest, Sushmita Sen …

Sushmita Sen was once asked about achieving ‘lesser’ than Priyanka Chopra, Aishwarya Rai. Watch her classy reply
4 years, 7 months ago

Sushmita Sen was once asked about achieving ‘lesser’ than Priyanka Chopra, Aishwarya Rai. Watch her classy reply

Hindustan Times  

What is common between Sushmita Sen, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Priyanka Chopra? While Sushmita won the Miss Universe title in 1994, Aishwarya and Priyanka were crowned Miss World in 1994 and 2000, respectively. While Sushmita Sen won Miss Universe in 1994, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Priyanka Chopra were crowned Miss World in 1994 and 2000, respectively. She gently corrects him …

Sushmita Sen celebrates her Miss Universe win with video thanking her family and India
4 years, 7 months ago

Sushmita Sen celebrates her Miss Universe win with video thanking her family and India

India Today  

Sushmita Sen created history 26 years ago today when she became the first Indian woman to be crowned Miss Universe in the year 1994. Sushmita also shared the full version of the video on her YouTube channel with the caption, "A princess with a crown and a queen of people's hearts.for 26 years!! The caption The video starts with the …

Aishwarya Rai to Priyanka Chopra, Sonam Kapoor shares pic of 8 Miss India winners in one iconic photo
4 years, 7 months ago

Aishwarya Rai to Priyanka Chopra, Sonam Kapoor shares pic of 8 Miss India winners in one iconic photo

Hindustan Times  

As Lara Dutta celebrates 20 years of being crowned Miss Universe, fan pages are sharing old pictures of her from her pageant days. One particularly interesting throwback picture shows Lara with all the most iconic faces of Miss India beauty pageant. The photo includes Miss Universe Sushmita Sen, Miss World Aishwarya Rai, Miss World Diana Hayden, Miss World Yukta Mookhey, …

Do you know Sushmita Sen's tie-breaker answer that helped defeat Aishwarya Rai for Miss India crown?
4 years, 8 months ago

Do you know Sushmita Sen's tie-breaker answer that helped defeat Aishwarya Rai for Miss India crown?

India TV News  

Susmita Sen made the country proud when she was crowned Miss India in 1994. During the last segment of the competition, Aishwarya was asked, "If you have to look for qualities in a husband, would you look for the qualities in Ridge Forrester from ‘The Bold & Beautiful’ or in Mason Capwell from ‘Santa Barbara’?" Sushmita sen and Aishwarya Rai …

Adline Castelino to represent India at Miss Universe pageant 2020
4 years, 10 months ago

Adline Castelino to represent India at Miss Universe pageant 2020

India Today  

Adline Castelino was announced as the winner of Liva Miss Diva Universe 2020 title and was crowned by Vartika Singh, Miss Diva Universe 2019, at an event held on Mumbai. Aavriti Choudhary was crowned as LIVA Miss Diva Supranational 2020 and will represent India at Miss Supranational 2020, while Neha Jaiswal was the LIVA Miss Diva 2020 - Runner - …

This day, that year: Aishwarya Rai brought home the Miss World crown in 1994
5 years, 1 month ago

This day, that year: Aishwarya Rai brought home the Miss World crown in 1994

India TV News  

Aishwarya Rai is a timeless beauty and she still stuns everyone with her looks, like she did when she became the Miss World in 1994. It was on this date in 1994 that Aishwarya brought home the Miss World crown. 21-year-old Aishwarya Rai achieved a feat that only Reita Faria, the first Miss World from India, had achieved before her. …

Aishwarya Rai’s crowning moment as Miss World 1994 is the best thing to watch on her birthday
5 years, 2 months ago

Aishwarya Rai’s crowning moment as Miss World 1994 is the best thing to watch on her birthday

India TV News  

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, a name that has become synonymous with beauty, is a show-stealer. Talking of the Miss World crown, it wasn't just her beauty but her presence of mind and compassion that made her win the crown. On the occasion of her birthday, it would be the perfect day and time to have a look at some of the …

Sushmita Sen is unrecognisable in old school pic, calls herself introvert and naive
5 years, 3 months ago

Sushmita Sen is unrecognisable in old school pic, calls herself introvert and naive

India Today  

A 17-year-old Sushmita Sen, who went on to make India proud by winning the Miss Universe title in 1994, didn't know a year ago that the next year is going to be a turning point in her life. Sharing the picture, which was clicked in 1993, just a year before she became Miss Universe in 1994, Sushmita wrote, "The 17 …

The moment when Sushmita Sen won Miss Universe 1994 crown. Watch viral throwback video
5 years, 5 months ago

The moment when Sushmita Sen won Miss Universe 1994 crown. Watch viral throwback video

India Today  

25 years ago when Sushmita Sen brought the Miss Universe crown home, the whole world not only got to witness her beauty and intellect, but also her undeniable charisma. Watch the video here: The video shows the full performance of the former beauty queen in all the competing rounds of the pageant and even the moment when Sushmita was crowned …

Sushmita Sen reveals organisers had wanted to send Aishwarya Rai for Miss Universe instead of her
5 years, 7 months ago

Sushmita Sen reveals organisers had wanted to send Aishwarya Rai for Miss Universe instead of her

India Today  

Sushmita Sen revealed an intriguing story about her and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. Sushmita had defeated Aishwarya at the Miss India beauty pageant in 1994 but both of them won at the Miss Universe and Miss World pageants. In a recent interview, Sushmita said that she had lost her passport right before she was meant to leave for the Miss Universe …

Sushmita Sen lost her passport before Miss Universe, organisers wanted to send Aishwarya Rai instead
5 years, 7 months ago

Sushmita Sen lost her passport before Miss Universe, organisers wanted to send Aishwarya Rai instead

Hindustan Times  

Actor Sushmita Sen has revealed a shocking story about her and actor Aishwarya Rai. Sushmita defeated Aishwarya at the Miss India beauty pageant in 1994 but both of them won at the Miss Universe and Miss World pageants, respectively. Sushmita Sen and Aishwarya Rai won Miss Universe and Miss World pageants in the same year. In a recent interview with …

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