Sushmita Sen

Sushmita Sen (born 19 November 1975) is an Indian actress and beauty pageant titleholder, who was crowned Miss Universe 1994, thus becoming the first Indian woman to win the title. Sen has primarily worked in Hindi films and is a recipient of a Filmfare Award and a Filmfare OTT Award.

Sen made her acting debut playing a fictionalised version of herself in the thriller ''Dastak'' (1996). She won the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance as the girlfriend of a married man in the comedy film ''Biwi No.1'' (1999), and was also nominated in the category for her roles in the dramas ''Sirf Tum'' (1999) and ''Filhaal...'' (2002). Her other commercially successful films were ''Aankhen'' (2002), ''Main Hoon Na'' (2004), and ''Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya?'' (2005). After a career downturn and hiatus, Sen starred in the drama series ''Aarya'' (2020–2024), winning a Filmfare OTT Award, and portrayed transgender activist Shreegauri Sawant in the miniseries ''Taali'' (2023). Provided by Wikipedia