As Sushmita Sen celebrates her 49th birthday, we revisit her Sit With Hitlist episode, where she shared insightful and emotional memories of her journey. The former Miss Universe opened up about the challenges she faced. She revealed how her decision to enter the Miss Universe pageant initially disappointed her father. The 'Aarya' actress also spoke about her initial reluctance to pursue acting. She admitted that it was Mahesh Bhatt who played a pivotal role in launching her Bollywood career. Bhatt, who was adamant about casting her in his film, wouldn’t take “no” for an answer. Eventually, she gave in, and the rest, as she says, is history. A true trailblazer, Sushmita Sen continues to inspire with her grace, talent, and unapologetic individuality.
18 November,2024 06:08 PM IST
The Lakme Fashion Week 2024 was filled with star power, as celebrities like Sushmita Sen, Karisma Kapoor, Shraddha Kapoor, and Manushi Chhillar, among several others, walked the ramp for various designers and brands. Ananya Pandey wore a stunning red and black embroidered gown, while Shraddha Kapoor looked ravishing in a silver-toned lehenga. Sushmita Sen adorned a beautiful shimmery saree, and Karisma Kapoor rocked an ethnic ensemble. Soha Ali Khan looked regal in gold, and Tara Sutaria and Manushi Chhillar channelled their inner princesses.
15 October,2024 07:00 PM IST
As the second part of Aarya Season 3 drops today, we bring you a snippet from a chat with creator Ram Madhvani, on the rarity of women in action scenes on our screens. Talking to Mid-day.com, he reveals the star power Sushmita Sen brought with her, demanded that she be given those scenes. And she did every action scene sans a body double. Watch the video for more
09 February,2024 07:00 PM IST
Veteran actress and singer Ila Arun is seen in a formidable role as Nalini Sahiba in Aarya Season 3. Speaking to Mid-day.com from her parental home in Jaipur, the actress revealed why Sushmita Sen and she decided to keep their distance on sets of the web series. Arun also comments on the funny Reels her daughter Ishita Arun makes, which she is sometimes forced to be a part of. She also talks about the missing Rajasthani folk essence in today’s Bollywood music. Watch the video for more
06 February,2024 06:25 PM IST
Actor and Miss Universe, Sushmita Sen shares insights from her career which started in the nineties. Sushmita told Mid-day.com in its special series Sit With Hitlist about how she was never supposed to become an actor and that 'Dastak' was meant to be her only film. She described the whole story about how Mahesh Bhatt and Mukesh Bhatt approached her for a movie. Sushmita stated that she owes Mahesh Bhatt for her career. Watch the full video for more insights from the life of this superstar!
06 December,2023 08:34 PM IST
Dr. Aditi Govitrikar, India's pioneering Mrs. World 2001 winner, garners a prestigious invitation to judge Mrs. World 2024 in Las Vegas. With her multifaceted roles as a doctor, model, actress, and psychologist, Aditi joined Mid-day.com for an exclusive conversation where she spoke about her excitement for her inclusion in this globally acclaimed beauty pageant for married women which signifies a remarkable moment for India. This esteemed opportunity aligns seamlessly with the launch of her own pageant, Marvelous Mrs. India, amplifying her commitment to empowering married women worldwide. The event is set for January 21st, 2024. Aditi meticulously discussed the challenges faced by married women when they opt to participate in such pageants to why she left acting abruptly and much more. Watch the full video for more insights!
06 December,2023 06:00 PM IST
On the occasion of Boman Irani's birthday, let's listen to the actor talk about his journey as a photographer. Boman had no idea what it took to do big-time photography as he used to take snaps of street life. Since he had to make a living out of it, and photography is an expensive hobby, Boman worked hard on it. He also shot Sushmita Sen's pictures after she won Miss India. He had opened a small studio by taking a loan. Watch the full video for more!
01 December,2023 05:00 PM IST
Speaking at Mid-day.com's Sit With Hitlist, Sushmita Sen talked about working as an employee for the Miss Universe organization which was then owned by Donald Trump, which was not easy as per the actress. According to Sushmita, “There are some people that leave an impression and not because of their achievements necessarily or their sense of power. It’s just the people that they are that you take from them - inspiration or something - that helps you move forward. He (Donald Trump) is not one of them.” Sushmita Sen admitted she did meet the former US President once. Watch the full video to see the actress' exact reactions!
29 November,2023 06:00 PM IST
In the latest episode of Mid-day.com's Sit With Hitlist, actress and Miss Universe Sushmita Sen opened up about the rumours that she dumped her first boyfriend, Rajat Tara. When she was asked about that, what followed was a revelation about a beautiful relationship the two of them have shared. Sushmita mentioned that Rajat Tara is one of the nicest people who is her rock-solid supporter to date. She added that she was the first man at his wedding. She mentioned that, "A man like that you can’t dump. You just outgrow sometimes." Sushmita stated that she is glad that Rajat was her first boyfriend and that she loves him a lot. Watch the full video for more insights on the same.
28 November,2023 06:00 PM IST
In an exclusive chat with Mid-day's 'Sit With Hitlist' segment, Sushmita Sen unravelled the journey to becoming Miss Universe. She spoke about the surprising cultural imprint she left in the Philippines. Sushmita mentioned how her victory cemented a legacy not just for India but also left a mark on the people of the Philippines. Sushmita revealed that there are girls in the country named after the actress! She stated 'This name is a Filipino name now' where girls are named like - Sushmita Sushmita Chagalung Mang and Sushmita Sen Chagalung Mang. The actress also mentioned that after India, Philippines is her second home.
25 November,2023 05:00 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
