Sushmita Sen is an Indian model and a film actress. She was born on November 19, 1975 in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. Her father is a retired Indian Air Force officer. Her mother Subhra Sen is a fashion artist and also a jewelry designer. She has a brother called Rajeev Sen and a sister called Neelam Sen. Sushmita attended the Air Force Golden Jubilee Institute in Delhi. She started her career as a model. She won the Miss India Universe title in 1994. She won the Miss Universe title in the same year. Sushmita made her acting debut with the Hindi film Dastak in 1996. She has acted in several Hindi films such as Zor (1997), Biwi No. 1 (1999), Hindustan Ki Kasam (1999), Fiza (2000), Aaghaaz (2000), Bas Itna Sa Khwaab Hai (2001), Nayak (2001), Kyo Kii Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta (2001), Filhaal (2002), Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge (2002), Aankhen (2002), Leela (2002), Pran Jaaye Par Shaan Na Jaaye (2003), Samay (2003), Paisa Vasool (2004), Main Hoon Na (2004), Vaastu Shastra (2004), Kisna (2005), Bewafaa (2005), Main Aisa Hi Hoon (2005), Chingaari (2006), Alag (2006), Zindaggi Rocks (2006), Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag (2007) etc. Sushmita adopted a girl named Renee in 2000. Sushmita was one of the judges of the show Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena, an Indian Television dance based show on Colors TV channel. Sushmita has won following awards and honors: • 2000 Zee Cine Best Supporting Actress Award for the Hindi film Biwi No. 1 (1999). • 2000 Screen Weekly Best Supporting Actress Award for the Hindi film Biwi No. 1 (1999). • 2000 Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award for the Hindi film Biwi No. 1 (1999). • 2000 International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Best Supporting Actress Award for the Hindi film Biwi No. 1 (1999). • 2003 Zee Cine Best Supporting Actress Award for the Hindi film Filhaal (2002). • 2006 Rajiv Gandhi Award for her achievement in Bollywood.