Sushmita Sen celebrates 30 Years of Miss Universe with heartfelt note to daughter Renee

Sushmita Sen recently reminisced about her historic win as Miss Universe in 1994, marking the 30th anniversary of this landmark achievement on Tuesday. The former beauty queen, who later carved a successful career in acting, celebrated the momentous occasion by sharing a heartfelt throwback picture on Instagram.

In the post, Sushmita shared a photo from when she was just 18 years old, holding her daughter Renee. Reflecting on her journey, 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!!!😊🇮🇳💃🏻."

Sushmita expressed how winning Miss Universe became a significant part of her identity and strength. She continued, 

"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."

She also took the opportunity to thank her fans, family, and supporters. 

"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 😍💃🏻🤗??.

On the professional front, Sushmita was last seen in the Disney+ Hotstar series *Aarya*, where her performance received widespread acclaim.