In 1994, Sushmita Sen was crowned Miss Universe and the country was beyond happy and proud of her.
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Sushmita Sen was the first Indian to bring home the title, followed by the likes of Yukta Mookhey, Lara Dutta and most recently, Harnaaz Sandhu.
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She was crowned as Miss Universe at the age of 18 and since then Sushmita is ruling hearts across the globe.
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In the final round, Sushmita was asked, "What for you is the essence of being a woman?” She replied saying, "Just being a woman is a gift of God that all of us must appreciate..."
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Sushmita Sen has been an inspiration for many, especially young women.
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