Sushmita Sen
Sushmita Sen ( Bengali সুস্মিতা সেন Suśmitā Sen , born November 19, 1975 in Hyderabad , Andhra Pradesh , India ) is an Indian actress and former model .
biography
In 1994, when Sen was 19, she won the Miss India title ahead of Aishwarya Rai . In the same year she became the first Indian woman to win the Miss Universe competition. Two years later she embarked on a film career and has since appeared regularly in Indian cinema productions . Her first film was Dastak (1996), in which she played the victim of a stalker. The film received bad reviews, however. Her role as Rupali in Biwi No. 1 earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress in 1999, among other awards .
Her greatest success so far was the film I'm always there for you! ( Main Hoon Na ) (2004) alongside Shah Rukh Khan . A year later, she starred in Main Aisa Hi Hoon , a remake of the Hollywood film I'm Sam . She played another bigger role in Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya - Why did I fall in love? , also a remake ( The Cactus Blossom ).
Sushmita Sen has two adopted daughters.
Filmography
- 1996: Dastak
- 1996: Thiru the bollwood star
- 1997: Zor
- 1999: Biwi No. 1
- 1999: Hindustan Ki Kasam
- 1999: Sirf Tum
- 2000: Aaghaaz
- 2000: Fiza
- 2001: Bas Itna Sa Khwaab Hai
- 2001: Kyo ... Kii Mein Jhuth Nahin Bolta
- 2001: Nayak (guest appearance)
- 2002: Aankhen
- 2002: Filhaal ...
- 2002: Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge
- 2003: Pran Jaaye Par Shaan Na Jaaye (guest appearance)
- 2003: Samay: When Time Strikes
- 2004: I am always there for you! ( Main Hoon Na )
- 2004: Paisa Vasool
- 2004: Vaastu Shastra
- 2005: Bewafaa - unfaithful
- 2005: Kisna - In the fire of love (guest appearance)
- 2005: Main Aisa Hi Hoon
- 2005: Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya - Why did I fall in love?
- 2006: Chingaari
- 2006: Zindaggi Rocks
- 2007: Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag
- 2009: Karma Aur Holi
- 2009: Do Knot Disturb
- 2010: Say Yes to Love - Dulha Mil Gaya
- 2010: Teen Patti
Web links
- Sushmita Sen in the Internet Movie Database (English)
- Indiainfo.com article on Sushmita Sen
- More detailed biography / filmography: Sushmita Sen
| predecessor | Office | Successor |
|---|---|---|
| Dayanara Torres |
Miss Universe 1994 |
Chelsi Smith |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Sen, Sushmita |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | सेन, सुश्मिता (Hindi); Sen, Suśmitā |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Indian actress |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 19th November 1975 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Hyderabad , Andhra Pradesh , India |