Sushmita Sen Celebrates 30 Years Since Miss Universe Win, Shares Heartwarming Lesson from Orphanage Visit

In honor of her 30-year anniversary of winning the Miss Universe title, Sushmita Sen wrote a post. Sushmita shared an old photo and a lengthy message on Instagram on Tuesday. On May 21, 1994, Sushmita became Miss Universe, becoming the first Indian to do so.

Sushmita was seen smiling at the toddler in the old photo and cradling her in her arms. She had on her sash and a white dress.

Sushmita Sen Celebrates 30 Years Since Miss Universe Win

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. This captured moment is 30 yrs old today as is India¡¯s first-ever Victory at Miss Universe!!!"

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Sushmita continued, "What a journey it¡¯s been & continues to be¡­.Thank you India for always being my greatest identity & strength!! Thank you Philippines for the unending love & belonging¡­Three decades & counting!! #mahalkita. I remember & celebrate your grace my beautiful @carogomezfilm #teamo."

She added, "To all my loved fans, friends, family & well wishers around the world¡­know that, each one of you has made a difference to my life & inspired me in ways you may never know!! I feel the love!!! Thank you!!! WHAT AN HONOUR!!! Here¡¯s to the next #30 #Happy30years #yourstruly #MissUniverse1994 #INDIA I love you guys!!! #duggadugga."

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Reacting to the post, one wrote, ¡°Such a monumental moment, no miss universe since has compared to this level of beauty, grace and wisdom.¡±

Another added, ¡°A Miss Universe who's brought grace to the title of Miss Universe itself.¡±

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Sushmita Sen On The Work Front

The latest release Sushmita Sen appeared in was the Disney+ Hotstar series finale, Aarya - Antim Vaar. Alongside Pratyaksh Panwar, Geetanjali Kulkarni, Maya Sarao, Ila Arun, Sikandar Kher, Indraneil Sengupta, Vikas Kumar, and Shweta Pasricha, the show also starred these actors.

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