Sushmita Sen, born on November 19, 1975, celebrates her birthday today. The Bollywood actress continues to inspire millions, years after her historic victories at Miss India and Miss Universe in 1994. The diva's unwavering dedication to self-improvement is evident in her pursuit of fitness, travel and motherhood.
Her empowering journey serves as a constant reminder to strive for excellence and embrace life to the fullest. However, did you know that her Miss India winning gown was not a designer creation? Well, it was made from Delhi's Sarojini Nagar fabric by a local tailor, highlighting the power of simplicity and the talent of unsung artisans. Miss Universe Winners From India: From Sushmita Sen to Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu, a Look at Past Winners Ahead of 73rd Miss Universe .
Sushmita Sen's Miss India Gown Was Sewn by Local Tailor During an interview with late actor Farooq Shaikh on NDTV's Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai, Sen shared an inspiring anecdote about her Miss India journey. She revealed that she had got her Miss India winning gown sewn by a local tailor because she came from a middle-class family. " Itne paise nahi the ki hum designer kapde pehen ke stage par jaye.
Char costumes chahiye the. Hum middle class ke log hai aur humko humari restrictiosn maloom thi (We didn't have enough money to afford designer outfits. We needed four costumes.
We were middle-class people and we knew our restrictions)," she recounted. Sushmita Sen Wishes Her ‘First Love’ Renee Sen on 25th Birthday.