Sushmita Sen Celebrates 29 Years Of Miss Universe Win With This Throwback Gold

Sushmita Sen scripted history 29 years ago by winning the first Miss Universe title for the country

Sushmita Sen created history 29 years ago by winning the first Miss Universe title for the country. Now, on the anniversary of the big win, Sushmita Sen has shared a lovely throwback image of herself along with a moving note. She shared details of the picture and noted that the image was clicked by the late Prabuddha Dasgupta. In the caption, she wrote, “This picture is exactly 29 years old, shot by the epic man & photographer #prabuddhadasgupta. In the rawness of this picture, he beautifully captured an 18-year-old me with a smile he said, you realise you're the first Miss Universe I've ever shot I proudly added, it's actually INDIA's first ever Miss Universe.”

Speaking about the experience, Sushmita Sen said, “The privilege of representing & winning for my Motherland is an honour so profound, it brings me to tears of joy even today...29 years later. I celebrate & remember this day with great pride as History bears witness, INDIA won Miss Universe for the first time ever on 21st May 1994 in Manila #philippines (Mahal Kita ).”

Addressing her fans, Sushmita Sen added, “Thank you all for the love, goodness, and the most beautiful messages…forever cherished. I love you guys!!!! #duggadugga.”