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Sushmita Sen says her manager ‘ran away’ after she adopted daughter Renee: ‘Character roles bhi nahi milenge’

Sushmita Sen says her manager ‘ran away’ after she adopted daughter Renee: ‘Character roles bhi nahi milenge’

Actor Sushmita Sen became a single mother at the age of 24 when she adopted her elder daughter, Renee Sen, in 2000. However, her decision faced significant resistance within the industry. She recalled that her manager even chose to stop representing her, warning that she would no longer get even character roles after becoming a mother. Sushmita Sen adopted her elder daughter, Renee Sen, in 2000. Sushmita Sen reveals During an interview with NDTV, Sushmita reflected on the resistance she faced from the industry after deciding to adopt a child. Looking back at an incident, Sushmita said, “My manager ran away. He said, ‘You’re not serious about your career, and I can’t represent someone who’s a mother at 24. Character roles bhi nahi milenge aapko (You won’t even get character roles).’ He ran away, and I was like, good riddance to bad rubbish. I was quite okay with it. And you won’t believe it – after I became a mother, I gave my biggest hits.” The actor added that most of the resistance came from …

Sushmita Sen Wasn’t The First Choice For SRK’s Main Hoon Na, Farah Khan Makes A Big Revelation | Bollywood News

Sushmita Sen Wasn’t The First Choice For SRK’s Main Hoon Na, Farah Khan Makes A Big Revelation | Bollywood News

Last Updated:February 17, 2026, 11:53 IST Shah Rukh Khan and Sushmita Sen’s sizzling chemistry in Main Hoon Na fluttered many hearts back then. But did you know she wasn’t the first choice for Farah Khan’s film? News18 Shah Rukh Khan and Sushmita Sen’s Main Hoon Na is one of the most loved films of all time. The Farah Khan directorial also featured Amrita Rao, Zayed Khan, and Suniel Shetty in key roles. SRK and Sushmita’s sizzling chemistry in the film fluttered many hearts back then. But did you know, Sushmita wasn’t really the first choice for Farah? Yes, you read that right. In her recent vlog, Farah Khan has revealed it was Sameera Reddy who was her initial choice for the role. Here’s why it didn’t happen… Why couldn’t Sameera Reddy feature in Main Hoon Na? Farah’s 2004 directorial Main Hoon Na is a fan favourite. Every time she steps out for a media interaction, she is often asked about its sequel. However, the cult classic was earlier supposed to feature Sameera and not Sushmita. …

Sushmita Sen awarded Mahasamman for lifetime impact

Sushmita Sen awarded Mahasamman for lifetime impact

Zee 24 Ghanta Ananya Samman 2026: Sushmita Sen awarded Mahasamman for lifetime impact Home News and Gossip Zee 24 Ghanta Ananya Samman 2026: Sushmita Sen awarded Mahasamman for lifetime impact Sushmita Sen has transformed from a Miss Universe titleholder to an OTT entertainment leader who now symbolises empowerment, perseverance and personal transformation. Her life shows how to live with genuine self-expression while facing challenges and becoming stronger after every defeat. The term “single mother” remained unfamiliar to most people when Sushmita Sen decided to establish a new definition for it. At the age of 24, she challenged societal norms while she fought her court battle to prove that motherhood exists through bravery and strong beliefs, and emotional strength, which exists in all people. The Filipino city of Manila served as her starting point for international fame when an 18-year-old Indian girl achieved the title of Miss Universe as the first Indian woman to do so in 1994. The historic …

Ruby Bhatia reveals why Sushmita Sen won Miss India, not Aishwarya Rai: ‘Sushmita is intelligent, woman of substance’ | Bollywood News

Ruby Bhatia reveals why Sushmita Sen won Miss India, not Aishwarya Rai: ‘Sushmita is intelligent, woman of substance’ | Bollywood News

In 1994, long before India brought home the Miss World and Miss Universe crowns, two future global icons — Aishwarya Rai and Sushmita Sen — faced off against each other at the Miss India pageant. While Sushmita emerged as the winner and went on to represent India at Miss Universe, runner-up Aishwarya was chosen to compete at Miss World pageant. The result came as a major surprise to many, as public perception strongly favoured Aishwarya — then popularly known as the ‘Pepsi girl’ — to take the crown. For years, rumours suggested that Aishwarya lost the title because she slipped during her walk on stage. However, that was far from the truth. India’s first VJ, Ruby Bhatia, who had earlier won the Miss India Canada title, has now revealed the real reason behind Sushmita Sen’s victory. In an interview with Bollywood Thikana, Ruby recalled being present at the 1994 pageant in Goa as a chief guest. “I never participated in Miss India. I was the winner of Miss India Canada. I was invited as a …

India’s first VJ, who interviewed Amitabh Bachchan and judged a pageant with Aishwarya Rai and Sushmita Sen, later quit fame for spirituality | Bollywood News

India’s first VJ, who interviewed Amitabh Bachchan and judged a pageant with Aishwarya Rai and Sushmita Sen, later quit fame for spirituality | Bollywood News

Some people are destined for fame, yet consciously choose to walk away from it. Ruby Bhatia is one such rare soul. Once a familiar face on Indian television, Ruby Bhatia’s journey reads like a paradox. A former Miss India Canada winner, India’s first-ever video jockey, and a popular TV anchor who interviewed everyone from the common man on the street to Amitabh Bachchan—Ruby was everywhere. And then, almost suddenly, she was nowhere. In recent years, snippets of her old videos have resurfaced on social media, often accompanied by wild theories and assumptions. But the truth is far simpler—and far deeper. Ruby didn’t disappear. She chose spirituality over stardom, walked away from fame at the age of 30, and rebuilt her life on her own terms. Today, she works as a life coach, quietly helping people find balance, health, and happiness. Speaking to Siddharth Kannan on his YouTube channel, Ruby shared, “I help with weight loss. I help with personality development. Happiness. Personal issues.” Born in Canada to Indian parents, Ruby was adopted by her aunt …

How Rani Mukerji, Sushmita Sen Skip Long Airport Queues— Fast Track Immigration Explained | Auto News

How Rani Mukerji, Sushmita Sen Skip Long Airport Queues— Fast Track Immigration Explained | Auto News

Last Updated:December 30, 2025, 11:04 IST The Fast Track Immigration – Trusted Traveller Programme is designed to help you skip the queues and clear immigration in a matter of minutes. Fast Track Immigration – Trusted Traveller Programme was introduced in 2024. (Photo Credit: Instagram) When flying to international destinations, most people prefer to arrive at the airport at least three to four hours before departure. Why? To avoid delays caused by long queues, security checks, and, of course, immigration. To streamline the immigration process for travellers arriving in and out, the government introduced a new initiative: the Fast Track Immigration – Trusted Traveller Programme (FTI-TTP). The initiative has garnered popularity amongst celebrities. Recently, Bollywood stars Rani Mukerji and Sushmita Sen were seen registering for it. Even legendary Malayalam actor Mohanlal was also spotted effortlessly clearing immigration using the programme’s dedicated e-gates. The videos have been shared on social media by the Bureau of Immigration India, which has been actively promoting the programme across major international airports. What Is The Fast Track Immigration – Trusted Traveller …

Sushmita Sen was CONVINCED Miss India was…, Aishwarya Rai LOST because of…

Sushmita Sen was CONVINCED Miss India was…, Aishwarya Rai LOST because of…

Sushmita Sen was CONVINCED Miss India was…, Aishwarya Rai LOST because of… Sushmita Sen once believed the Miss India contest was fixed in Aishwarya Rai’s favor. Read further to know how Aishwarya’s struggle with English played a role in her loss of the crown to Sushmita. The Miss India 1994 pageant remains unforgettable, giving India two global beauty queens, Sushmita Sen (Miss Universe) and Aishwarya Rai (Miss World). Both went on to become iconic figures in Indian cinema. But filmmaker Prahlad Kakkar recently revealed that before winning, Sushmita was convinced she had no chance against Aishwarya. In an interview with Vickey Lalwani, filmmaker Prahlad Kakkar shared that Sushmita Sen felt the Miss India pageant was rigged in Aishwarya’s favour. Aishwarya was already a top model and the ‘Lakme girl,’ while Sushmita was a complete newcomer leading her to believe the judges were biased. Prahlad recalled finding Sushmita crying backstage. When he asked what was wrong, she told him, “It’s all fixed. I will never win.” He reassured her, saying the …

HBD Sushmita Sen: Revisiting the question that crowned her Miss Universe and how Miss Universe India 2025 answered it

HBD Sushmita Sen: Revisiting the question that crowned her Miss Universe and how Miss Universe India 2025 answered it

On November 19, as Sushmita Sen celebrates her 50th birthday, fans are revisiting one of the most iconic moments in her life — the day she made history at the Miss Universe 1994 pageant. Sushmita Sen at the Miss Universe 1994 pageant; Manika Vishwakarma winner of Miss Universe India 2025 On May 21, 1994, the then 18-year-old Sushmita became the first Indian to win the Miss Universe title, outshining 76 contestants from across the globe at the Philippine International Convention Centre in Manila. The question that made history In the final round of the Miss Universe 1994 pageant, Sushmita was asked a question that would become one of the most iconic in beauty pageant history: “What for you is the essence of being a woman?” Sushmita delivered a heartfelt and unforgettable answer: “Being a woman is a gift from God, which we should appreciate. A child is born to a mother, who is a woman. And she teaches a man how to care, share, and love. That is the essence of being a woman.” Her …

Sushmita Sen says Farah Khan told ‘kya lungi bandhi he’ when she wore red saree on Main Hoon Na set

Sushmita Sen says Farah Khan told ‘kya lungi bandhi he’ when she wore red saree on Main Hoon Na set

Published on: Nov 17, 2025 06:07 am IST Sushmita Sen recalled the day on the sets of Main Hoon Na when she wore the iconic red saree and starred opposite Shah Rukh Khan. Sushmita Sen had a small role as the Chemistry teacher Miss Chandni Chopra in the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Main Hoon Na (2004). However, her chemistry with Shah Rukh, and her red saree in one scene from the film, remain iconic. In a new podcast conversation with Divya Jain, Sushmita shared the BTS story of her wearing the red saree on set, while Farah told her that her character would wear sarees throughout the entirety of the film. Sushmita Sen wowed everyone with her red sarees in 2004’s Main Hoon Na. She played Chandni Chopra, the sizzling chemistry teacher with style. What Sushmita shared Sushmita said, “That red saree I was made to wear… it was freezing cold. On top of that, Farah Khan put a massive storm fan because Chandni’s hair needs to fly all the time. If Chandni is in the …

Sushmita Sen recalls staying conscious during her surgery after suffering a heart attack: ‘The control freak in me doesn’t like losing consciousness’ | Bollywood News

Sushmita Sen recalls staying conscious during her surgery after suffering a heart attack: ‘The control freak in me doesn’t like losing consciousness’ | Bollywood News

Actress Sushmita Sen suffered a massive heart attack in February 2023 while she was shooting for her web series Aarya Season 3. As per reports, the actress had a 95 percent blockage in her arteries, for which she underwent surgery. Now, during a podcast with Divya Jain, the former Miss Universe recalled how she chose to stay conscious through the procedure. She even explained why she chose to get back to work after 15 days of having a heart attack. Talking about suffering a heart attack, Sushmita said, “When you suffer a heart attack and you are conscious through it, you kind of know how close you came to being on the other side of life. Once you cross that, you also know how far behind it is now, and you know the difference. Also I have become a person who has so much to do, between running my professional life, being Sushmita Sen as a brand, being a single mother with two daughters – watching over their security along with their roles at development, …