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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. |