Sushmita Sen celebrates 30 years of being crowned Miss Universe and adopting daughter Renee at 18 years

Sushmita Sen was crowned Miss Universe 1994 exactly 30 years ago today. The former beauty queen – who established herself as a highly sought-after actress, took to social media to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the landmark event for herself and India. Not only that, the actress also shared a throwback picture with her daughter Renee as she remembered adopting the young star when she was just 18 years of age.

Renee too shared an appreciation post for her mom. Scroll on to check out their post.

Sushmita celebrates daughter Renee & 30 years of Miss Universe

Sharing a picture with baby Renee, Sushmita Sen wrote on Instagram, “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.” She continued writing, “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!!”

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Sushmita Sen’s post further read, “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”

Renee Sen celebrates mom Sushmita Sen

Sharing a black-and-white picture of Sushmita Sen wearing the Miss Universe sash, the actress’ daughter, Renee Sen, wrote, “Thirty years ago, today, this marvellous young woman, at the tender age of 18, that I am so grateful is my mother created history as India’s first Miss Universe” 

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She continued, “You continue to live your life with utmost grace, compassion and love that I am yet to see in another human being… We are so proud of all that you have achieved and will continue to achieve Maa! You are God’s best blessing!!! Dugga Dugga! You are the epitome of Shakti… The Universe is all yours I love you so much”

Congratulations Sushmita Sen on winning the Miss Universe Crown 30 years ago and adopting daughter Renee.

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