Sushmita Sen marks 30 years of Miss Universe, writes: 'Thank you India for always being my greatest identity and strength’

Sushmita Sen represented India on the global level and that year Aishwarya Rai Bachchan also won Miss World. (Image via X)

Bollywood actress Sushmita Sen walked down the memory lane as she celebrated 30 years of her Miss Universe pageant.

The former model Sushmita Sen was crowned India’s First Miss Universe on May 21, 1994. It was a proud moment for all the Indians.

Sushmita Sen represented India on the global level and that year Aishwarya Rai Bachchan also won Miss World.

Sharing a picture of herself wearing a white gown and sash of Miss Universe, Sushmita is seen holding a young baby in her arms. She wrote: “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!!!

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

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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Sushmita became an icon for many and India managed to win many international laurels post that. Priyanka Chopra, Diana Hayden, Lara Dutta, Manishi Chhillar. Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu are the names who went on to win the International Beauty pageants over the years.