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Sushmita Sen celebrates 31st anniversary as Miss Universe titleholder

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Nikka Avegail Sabio

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<p>Former Miss Universe titleholder Sushmita Sen celebrated her 31st anniversary winning the first crown for her country India in 1994.</p><div> </div><p>On her social media page, the popular beauty queen shared snaps from one of her memorable moments as the first Indian woman who won the title.</p><div> </div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1747911210888Sushmita Sen celebrates 31st anniversary as Miss Universe titleholder.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div style="text-align:center"><em> @sushmitasen4, @dhruv_dixit_serenity / Instagram </em></div><div><br/></div><p>“21st May 1994 ❤️ #Manila A historical win that introduced an 18yr old indian girl to the Universe!!!😀💃🏻❤️,” Sushmita wrote in a caption. </p><div> </div><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-14" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ5kyRdTxSo/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=630&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A14%2C%22os%22%3A3312790.8000000003%2C%22ls%22%3A31665.800000000017%2C%22le%22%3A50477.20000000001%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1084" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-14" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><strong> </strong></div><p>She reflected on how the milestone opened new opportunities for both her and India.</p><div> </div><p>“Opening up a world of possibilities, highlighting the strength of hope, the power of inclusion, the generosity of love…🤗❤️,” she added.</p><div> </div><p>She went on, “To travel the world &amp; to have the privilege of meeting some of the most inspiring people…life defining for sure!!! 🙌❤️ Thank you God, Maa @subhra51 &amp; Baba @sensubir 😍😇🙏”</p><div> </div><p>She expressed how proud she was representing India and bringing home the first win, saying, “Happy 31st Anniversary of India’s first ever victory at Miss Universe!!! To have the honour of representing my country, I will proudly cherish forever!!!😊🇮🇳❤️.”</p><div> </div><p>Sushmita also gave a special shoutout to the Philippines, where the 1994 pageant was held, and to her fellow contestant and first runner-up, Carolina Gomez of Colombia.</p><div> </div><p>“Happy 31st also to my loved ones in the #Philippines &amp; to you my darling @carogomezfilm 😍😁💃🏻 #thinkingofyouall &amp; #celebratingyou 💋,” she continued.</p><div> </div><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-15" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DECpSuVz0Yt/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=630&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A15%2C%22os%22%3A3312836.7%2C%22ls%22%3A31665.800000000017%2C%22le%22%3A50477.20000000001%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1221" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-15" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><strong> </strong></div><p>“Here’s to dreams, the impossible kinds…for I know, the UNIVERSE conspires in our favour!!😉👍😄💋❤️ I love you guys!!! #duggadugga #yourstruly #MissUniverse1994 #India @missuniverse ❤️.”</p><div> </div><p>Fans and fellow pageant queens sent Sushmita congratulatory messages and expressed her impact on them.</p><div> </div><p>Former Miss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Sandhu commented, “❤️❤️forever </p><div> </div><p>“Will never ever forget what you made me feel and believe ♥️🐯✨ Love you!” Miss Asia Pacific International 2000 Dia Miza also expressed.</p><div> </div><p>One fan shared, “The Philippines will always love and remember your elegance and wisdom. You paved the way for the universe to watch out for the wisdom of the Indian woman.”</p><div> </div><p>Sushmita&#x27;s father Shubeer Sen also celebrated his daughter’s incredible journey, saying, “Heartiest congratulations shona on your 31st anniversary of winning the coveted crown. It was a defining moment for all of us which added altogether a different dimension to our life. We are so proud of you and at the same time we remain so grateful to God almighty for this unique blessing 🙏 May you grow from strength to strength &amp; make a difference in others’ lives too . We are immensely thankful to all your well wishers. God bless you all.”</p><div> </div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/2017/1/13/fresh-scoops/remembering-the-day-sushmita-sen-made-history-52586" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: Remembering the day Sushmita Sen made history</strong></a></div><div><strong> </strong></div><p>Sushmita responded warmly, saying, “truly a blessing Baba!!! Please do read the heartwarming msgs from around the world…31 years later, their love still overwhelms me!!🥲😊🤗❤️ I know how you must be feeling!!! I love you sooooo much!!!”</p><div> </div><p>Prior to her Miss Universe anniversary, Sushmita went on a short trip to the Philippines.</p><div> </div><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-16" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ2yDUriStT/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=630&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A16%2C%22os%22%3A3312851.3000000003%2C%22ls%22%3A31665.800000000017%2C%22le%22%3A50477.20000000001%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1257" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-16" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><strong> </strong></div><p>Last year, on her 30th anniversary, Sushmita shared a touching photo with a child she met at an orphanage during her reign as Miss Universe.</p><div> </div><p>“What a journey it’s been &amp; continues to be….Thank you India for always being my greatest identity &amp; strength!! 🤗❤️ Thank you Philippines for the unending love &amp; belonging…Three decades &amp; counting!! #mahalkita 😍🙏,” she shared.</p><div> </div><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-18" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/C7NdyQYCEtq/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=630&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A18%2C%22os%22%3A3337250.6%2C%22ls%22%3A31665.800000000017%2C%22le%22%3A50477.20000000001%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1383" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-18" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><strong> </strong></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/life/01/31/17/what-sushmita-sen-thinks-of-new-miss-universe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: What Sushmita Sen thinks of new Miss Universe</strong></a></div><div> </div><p>She added, “To all my loved fans, friends, family &amp; well wishers around the world…know that, each one of you has made a difference to my life &amp; inspired me in ways you may never know!! I feel the love!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️ Thank you!!! 🤗🙏💋.”</p>

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Sushmita Sen remembers her Miss Universe journey.

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Nikka Sabio,

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Published May 22, 2025 06:57 PM PHT

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