{{Short description|Indian actress (born 1975)}} {{pp-pc1}} {{Use Indian English|date=March 2015}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2023}} {{Infobox person | name = Sushmita Sen | image = Sushmita Sen snapped promoting Aarya season 3 (cropped 2).jpg | caption = Sen in 2023 | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1975|11|19|df=yes}} | birth_place = Hyderabad, India | occupation = Actress | years_active = 1994{{ndash}}present | works = Full list | title = Femina Miss India 1994<br/>Miss Universe 1994 | partner = | children = 2 }}
'''Sushmita Sen''' ({{IPA|bn| ʃuʃmita ʃen}}; born 19 November 1975) is an Indian actress and beauty pageant titleholder, who was crowned Miss Universe 1994,<ref name="IndianExpress"/><ref name="Indiatoday"/> becoming the first Indian woman to win the title. Sen has since predominantly worked in Hindi films, and is a recipient of a Filmfare Award and a Filmfare OTT Award.<ref name="auto">{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/news/fans-wish-zeenat-sushmita-on-birthday-news-entertainment-llxx6cfabei.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130723211917/http://www.sify.com/news/fans-wish-zeenat-sushmita-on-birthday-news-entertainment-llxx6cfabei.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=23 July 2013 |title=Fans wish Zeenat, Sushmita on birthday |website=Sify |date=23 November 2011 |access-date=23 February 2012}}</ref>
Sushmita 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).<ref name="boxoffice">{{cite web |url=https://boxofficeindia.com/actor.php?actorid=720 |title=Sushmita Sen |publisher=Box Office India |access-date=9 June 2020}}</ref> 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).
==Early life & education== Sen was born on 19 November 1975,<ref name="IndianExpress">{{cite news |title=Bollywood beauty Sushmita Sen turns 40 |url=http://indianexpress.com/photos/entertainment-gallery/bollywood-beauty-sushmita-sen-turns-39/ |work=The Indian Express |access-date=18 April 2016}}</ref><ref name="Indiatoday">{{cite news |title=Sushmita Sen turns a year older: Lesser known facts |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/gk-and-current-affairs/story/sushmita-sen-turns-a-year-older-273480-2015-11-19 |work=India Today |access-date=18 April 2016 |date=19 November 2015 |archive-date=8 September 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170908125115/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/education/story/sushmita-sen-turns-a-year-older/1/526622.html |url-status=live }}</ref> into a Bengali Baidya family in Hyderabad<ref name=children>{{cite news |agency=Indo-Asian News Service |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/article434968.ece |title=News : Sushmita Sen now wants a biological child |newspaper=The Hindu |date=21 May 2010 |access-date=24 October 2011 |location=Chennai, India |archive-date=23 July 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130723165300/http://www.thehindu.com/news/article434968.ece |url-status=dead}}</ref> to Shubeer Sen, a former Indian Air Force Wing Commander, and Subhra Sen, a jewellery designer and owner of a Dubai-based store.<ref>{{cite news |title=Sharmila Tagore to Sushmita Sen, Bollywood divas born in Hyderabad |website=The Times of India |access-date=14 March 2021 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/sharmila-tagore-to-sushmita-sen-these-8-bollywood-divas-were-born-in-hyderabad/photostory/81495750.cms?picid=81495780}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=14 June 2020 |title=সুস্মিতা সেন |url=https://www.deshdarpon.com/2020/06/14/127439 |access-date=11 February 2022 |website=Desh Darpon |language=en-US}}</ref> She has a younger brother named Rajeev Sen, who was married to television actress Charu Asopa.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/unseen-pictures-from-sushmita-sens-brother-rajeev-and-charu-asopas-wedding/photostory/69898683.cms |title=Unseen Pictures From Sushmita Sen's Brother Rajeev And Charu Asopa's Wedding |work=The Times of India |date=22 June 2019 |access-date=10 August 2019 |archive-date=24 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190624162855/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/unseen-pictures-from-sushmita-sens-brother-rajeev-and-charu-asopas-wedding/photostory/69898683.cms |url-status=live}}</ref>
Sen attended Air Force Golden Jubilee Institute in New Delhi,<ref>{{Cite web |date=19 November 2015 |title=Sushmita Sen turns a year older: Lesser known facts |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/gk-current-affairs/story/sushmita-sen-turns-a-year-older-273480-2015-11-19 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190330141211/https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/gk-current-affairs/story/sushmita-sen-turns-a-year-older-273480-2015-11-19 |archive-date=30 March 2019 |access-date=3 June 2021 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref> and St. Ann's High School in Secunderabad. She enrolled in a bachelor's degree in Political Science in the 2007–08 academic session at School of Open Learning, Delhi University but withdrew her admission later.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Dahiya |first=Medha Shri |author-link=Medha Shri Dahiya |date=July 16, 2019 |title=Preity, Sush in DU? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/preity-sush-in-du-/articleshow/4780212.cms }}</ref> She did not pursue any further higher education.<ref>{{cite news |author=Ganesh S Lakshman |agency=TNN |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/MCH-bulldozers-may-force-St-Anns-to-relocate/articleshow/1411123.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029205210/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2006-02-12/hyderabad/27814807_1_mch-hyderabad-public-school-compound-wall |url-status=live |archive-date=29 October 2013 |title=MCH bulldozers may force St. Ann's to relocate |date=12 February 2006 |newspaper=The Times of India |access-date=25 August 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |first=Garima |last=Sharma |agency=TNN |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/No-college-degree-for-Sushmita-Sen/etarticleshow/5646978.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130817111446/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-03-06/news-interviews/28145558_1_sushmita-sen-renee-and-alisah-maitreyi-college |url-status=live |archive-date=17 August 2013 |title=No college degree for Sushmita Sen |date=6 March 2010 |newspaper=The Times of India |access-date=25 August 2012}}</ref>
In January 2026, Sen received doctorate degree from Invertis University, Bareilly during 12th convocation ceremony held at the campus of the University.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sushmita Sen Awarded Honorary Doctorate at Invertis University |url=https://www.brutimes.com/news/entertainment/sushmita-sen-honorary-doctorate-invertis-university |website=Bru Times News |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=दिग्गजों की मौजूदगी में इनवर्टिस यूनिवर्सिटी का 12वां दीक्षांत समारोह:समारोह में सुष्मिता सेन और संजय मिश्रा समेत कई हस्तियों को मिली डॉक्टरेट की मानद उपाधि |url=https://www.bhaskar.com/local/uttar-pradesh/bareilly/news/bareilly-invertis-university-convocation-sushmita-sen-sanjay-mishra-honorary-doctorate-136969452.html |website=Bhaskar.com}}</ref>
==Pageantry== In 1994, at the age of 18 Sen entered and won the title Femina Miss India, earning the right to compete at the Miss Universe 1994 contest.<ref name=missuniverse>{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.in/2003/07/16/stories/2003071601940900.htm |title=The Hindu Business Line : Coke-Sushmita Sen deal cancelled |work=Business Line |date=16 July 2003 |access-date=24 October 2011}}</ref>
At the Miss Universe contest held in Pasay, Philippines, Sen ranked third overall in the preliminaries, behind Miss Colombia Carolina Gómez and Miss Venezuela Minorka Mercado. Sen went on to place second, fifth and third in the subsequent rounds and finally won the title and crown of Miss Universe 1994.<ref>{{cite news |last=Varma |first=Nikhil |date=14 May 2011 |title=Beauties and the B |newspaper=The Hindu |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/fashion/beauties-and-the-b/article2006233.ece |url-status=live |access-date=1 June 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121110084835/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/thscrip/print.pl?file=2011051453880300.htm&date=2011%2F05%2F14%2F&prd=mp& |archive-date=10 November 2012}}</ref>
After the Times Group relinquished the rights to choose the Indian representative to Miss Universe, Sen's project, I Am She – Miss Universe India, took over, running it for three years (2010–2012). This was followed by Femina taking over.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/celebwatch/I-m-a-born-entrepreneur-Sushmita-Sen/Article1-719756.aspx |title=I'm a born entrepreneur: Sushmita Sen |newspaper=Hindustan Times |date=13 July 2011 |access-date=24 October 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111118093810/http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/celebwatch/I-m-a-born-entrepreneur-Sushmita-Sen/Article1-719756.aspx |archive-date=18 November 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=INTERNATIONAL PAGEANT WINNERS |work=The Times of India |url=http://feminamissindia.indiatimes.com/Archives/International-Winners/articleshow/msid-5931192,curpg-3.cms |url-status=dead |access-date=9 September 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120409194441/http://feminamissindia.indiatimes.com/Archives/International-Winners/articleshow/msid-5931192,curpg-3.cms |archive-date=9 April 2012}}</ref>
===Miss Universe judge 2016=== In January 2016, Sen appeared as one of the judges of Miss Universe 2016 at the Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://indianexpress.com/photos/entertainment-gallery/23-years-after-sushmita-sen-won-she-was-back-at-miss-universe-pageant-see-pics-4500091/4/ |title=23 years after Sushmita Sen won, she was back at Miss Universe pageant. See pics |date=31 January 2017 |work=The Indian Express}}</ref> Joining her as judges were Cynthia Bailey, Mickey Boardman, Francine LaFrak, Miss Universe 2011 Leila Lopes, and Miss Universe 1993 Dayanara Torres.<ref name="Heavy">{{cite news |title=Sen as a judge of 65th Miss Universe |url=http://heavy.com/entertainment/2017/01/miss-universe-2016-2017-judges-who-are-the-judging-scores-pageant-competition/ |access-date=3 February 2017 |publisher=Heavy |date=29 January 2017}}</ref>
==Acting career== {{Main|Sushmita Sen filmography}} ===Debut and breakthrough (1996–2000)=== After her reign as Miss Universe, Sen ventured into the Hindi film industry. Her first film was in 1996, the thriller ''Dastak'', in which she played the victim of a stalker, played by Sharad Kapoor.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dastak - Cast and Crew (1996) |work=Bollywood Hungama |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111117164303/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/cast/6132/index.html |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/cast/6132/index.html |archive-date=17 November 2011}}</ref> It was the most expensive Indian film at the time of its release.<ref>{{Cite web |date=7 March 2018 |title=Location Diaries: Candid shots and close shaves |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/columns/2018/mar/07/location-diaries-taking-candid-shots-of-amitabh-bachchan-4903.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220430080603/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/columns/2018/mar/07/location-diaries-taking-candid-shots-of-amitabh-bachchan-4903.html |archive-date=30 April 2022 |access-date=30 April 2022 |website=Cinema Express}}</ref> In 1998, she played a low-profile reporter opposite Sunny Deol in ''Zor'', a box office failure.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=204&catName=MTk5OA== |title=Zor Movie 1998 |publisher=Box Office India |access-date=12 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131017072524/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=204&catName=MTk5OA== |archive-date=17 October 2013 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
In 1999, Sen earned wider recognition with her portrayal of Rupali Walia in David Dhawan's comedy film ''Biwi No.1'', alongside Salman Khan and Karisma Kapoor. It received positive reviews from critics and emerged as the second highest-grossing movie of 1999.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=205&catName=MTk5OQ== |publisher=Box Office India |title=Box Office India 1998 |access-date=3 June 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110708090437/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=205 |archive-date=8 July 2011}}</ref> Syed Firdaus Ashraf of ''Rediff.com'' noted, "Sen has tried hard to make a mark in a different role, but her role itself isn't worth remembering." She won the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in the film.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://m.rediff.com/movies/1999/may/29biw.htm |title=Rediff on the NeT, Movies: Biwi No 1 Movie Review |author=Syed Firdaus Ashraf |work=Rediff.com |accessdate=25 September 2005}}</ref> The same year, she received a second nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance as Aarti in the romantic drama ''Sirf Tum''. For this performance, Sharmila Taliculam of Rediff.com termed her the, "star of the film".<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.rediff.com/entertai/1999/jun/11sirf.htm |title=Rediff on the NeT, Movies: Sirf Tum Movie Review |author=Sharmila Taliculam |work=Rediff.com |accessdate=26 December 2005}}</ref> Her last film of the year was ''Hindustan Ki Kasam'' opposite Ajay Devgn. The film was an average grosser, despite taking a bumper opening.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://boxofficeindia.com/Movies/movie_detail/hindustan_ki_kasam#.VhZnhSb3N_k |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150318000034/http://boxofficeindia.com/Movies/movie_detail/hindustan_ki_kasam |archive-date=18 March 2015 |title=Box Office India - Hindustan Ki Kasam (1999)}}</ref>
Her only film in 2000, ''Aaghaaz'' saw her playing a police officer, opposite Suniel Shetty. Anjali Abrol of ''Planet Bollywood'' stated that Sen did "decently well" in her role.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://planetbollywood.com/displayReview.php?id=032706025142 |title=Aaghaaz (2000) - Movie Review by Anjali Abrol |work=Planet Bollywood |accessdate=28 November 2008}}</ref>
===Career progression (2001–2005)=== In 2001, she first appeared opposite Govinda in the fantasy comedy ''Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta''.<ref>{{cite news |author=Pankaj Kapoor |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/calcutta-times/Liar-Liar-Govinda-Jhoot-Nahin-Bolta/articleshow/2081298422.cms |title=Liar, Liar? Govinda Jhoot Nahin Bolta! |newspaper=The Times of India |access-date=28 August 2011}}</ref> Her second film of the year, ''Bas Itna Sa Khwaab Hai'', was a disaster at the box office.<ref>{{cite web |title=Bas Itna Sa Khwaab Hai's nightmare! |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2001/apr/16bas.htm |work=Rediff.com |accessdate=16 October 2001}}</ref>
[[File:Cast of Filhaal.jpg|thumb|Sen (second from left) with the co-stars of her movie ''Filhaal'' in 2002]]
Sen received critical acclaim for her roles in 2002. Her first film of the year ''Aankhen'' saw her play a teacher, opposite Arjun Rampal and Akshay Kumar, was a critical success and the second-highest-grossing film of 2002.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/vipul-shah-on-15-years-of-aankhen-bollywood-had-its-bets-the-film-wouldn-t-work/story-xzJIicvAyw2NfgVPNTJhcL.html |title=Vipul Shah on 15 years of Aankhen: Bollywood had its bets the film wouldn't work |accessdate=15 April 2017 |website=Hindustan Times |date=5 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=From All the Best To Aankhen! |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2001-08-23/news-interviews/27245322_1_arjun-film-amitabh-and-akshay-kumar |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140202093055/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2001-08-23/news-interviews/27245322_1_arjun-film-amitabh-and-akshay-kumar |url-status=dead |archive-date=2 February 2014 |work=The Times of India |date=23 August 2001 |access-date=21 August 2012}}</ref> Priya Ganapati of ''Rediff.com'' noted, "Sushmita Sen's role of Neha deserves an extra round of applause. Neha doesn't need a man to exist. She is intelligent and capable, even during the climax."<ref>{{cite web |title=Aankhen Movie Review |url=https://in.rediff.com/movies/2002/apr/05aank.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140202093055/https://in.rediff.com/movies/2002/apr/05aank.htm |url-status=live |archive-date=2 February 2014 |work=Rediff.com |access-date=21 December 2012}}</ref> She next appeared in the action thriller ''Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge'' opposite Salman Khan.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=208&catName=MjAwMg== |title=Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge |publisher=Box Office India |access-date=12 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131010041921/http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=208&catName=MjAwMg== |archive-date=10 October 2013 |url-status=dead}}</ref> In her final film of the year, Sen portrayed a surrogate mother in the romantic film ''Filhaal...'', opposite Palash Sen. Radhika Rajamani of ''Idlebrain'' opined, "The sterling performance (best up to date) of Sushmita Sen endears." ''BBC'' noted, "Sushmita Sen, is the sparkling character of the film. She adds the lighter moments with sheer panache. In my books, she is a real gem!"<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.idlebrain.com/mumbai/reviews/mr-filhaal.html |title=Bollywood Best - Hindi cinema movie review - Filhaal - Meghana Gulzar |work=Idlebrain |accessdate=10 November 2009}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/coventry/films/reviews/a_f/filhaal-review.shtml |title=BBC Coventry and Warwickshire Films - Filhaal Movie Review |publisher=BBC |accessdate=25 September 2010}}</ref> Her performance in the film earned her a third nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Sen played a widowed cop in her only film of 2003, the acclaimed thriller film, ''Samay: When Time Strikes''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=N |first=Anjum |date=10 October 2003 |title=Sushmita's time out! |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2003/oct/10samay.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160410004714/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2003/oct/10samay.htm |archive-date=10 April 2016 |access-date=17 January 2021 |work=Rediff.com}}</ref> Taran Adarsh of ''Bollywood Hungama'' noted, "Sushmita Sen, cast in a challenging role, does full justice to her part."<ref>{{cite web |author=Taran Adarsh |title=Samay – When Time Strikes Movie Review |work=Bollywood Hungama |date=10 October 2003 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/samay-when-time-strikes/critic-review/samay-when-time-strikes-movie-review/ |access-date=14 October 2011}}</ref>
Sen had three films in 2004. She first appeared in ''Vaastu Shastra'', as a doctor opposite J. D. Chakravarthi.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sen |first=Raja |date=22 October 2004 |title=Vaastu Shastra: Not for the faint of heart |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2004/oct/22vaastu.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201023221845/https://www.rediff.com/movies/2004/oct/22vaastu.htm |archive-date=23 October 2020 |access-date=17 January 2021 |website=Rediff.com}}</ref> Her career's biggest success came with the action masala film ''Main Hoon Na'', in which she played the role of a chemistry teacher opposite Shah Rukh Khan. The film grossed a total of {{INR}} 330,000,000 and was the second highest-grossing film of that year.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=210&catName=MjAwNA== |title=Main Hoon Na (2004) |publisher=Box Office India |access-date=3 June 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131014132208/http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=210&catName=MjAwNA%3D%3D |archive-date=14 October 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Awards for MHN 2004 |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/awards/7134/index.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110921022012/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/awards/7134/index.html |archive-date=21 September 2011 |access-date=20 May 2019 |work=BollywoodHungama.com}}</ref> Taran Adarsh of ''Bollywood Hungama'' noted, "Sushmita Sen looks like a million bucks and her on-screen chemistry with SRK is fantastic. Her role doesn't really demand histrionics, but she carries it off stylishly."<ref>{{cite web |author=Taran Adarsh |title=Main Hoon Na 2004 - Movie Review |work=Bollywood Hungama |date=29 April 2005 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/samay-when-time-strikes/critic-review/samay-when-time-strikes-movie-review/ |access-date=14 January 2012}}</ref> In her last film of the year, she appeared alongside Manisha Koirala in ''Paisa Vasool''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kulkarni |first=Ronjita |date=9 January 2004 |title=Manisha, Sushmita are paisa vasool! |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2004/jan/09paisa.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304133301/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2004/jan/09paisa.htm |archive-date=4 March 2016 |access-date=17 January 2021 |work=Rediff.com}}</ref>
Sen received further success with her two films of 2005. She first portrayed a dutiful nurse in her third film with Salman Khan, the romantic comedy ''Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya?''. It emerged as the fifth-highest-grossing film of the year.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=211 |title=Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya? |access-date=19 November 2011 |archive-date=29 February 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120229131030/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=211 |url-status=dead}}</ref> Sukanya Verma of Rediff.com stated, "Sen as Naina looks hot, talks sense and acts super. Her intelligence doesn't interfere with the absurdity of her surroundings. It only makes it more convincing."<ref>{{cite web |author=Sukanya Verma |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2005/jul/15mpkk.htm |title=Movie Review - David Dhawan does it again with Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya |accessdate=22 August 2012}}</ref> Later the year, she portrayed a lawyer in ''Main Aisa Hi Hoon'' opposite Ajay Devgan. ''BBC'' said that Sen "shines" in her performances as innocent client and well-meaning lawyer.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/films/2005/05/06/main_aisa_hi_hoon_2005_review.shtml |title=Main Aisa Hi Hoon (I Am Like This) (2005) |author=Pandohar, Jaspret |date=1 May 2005 |publisher=BBC |accessdate=29 February 2012}}</ref>
===Career fluctuations (2006–2011)=== thumb|Sen at an event in 2009
Sen had two releases in 2006. She first played a prostitute with a child in ''Chingaari'' opposite Anuj Sawhney. Priyanka Jain of Rediff.com noted, "Sushmita puts in a mind-blowing performance. It's her film through and through. She is the only possible reason to watch this film."<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/feb/17chingaari.htm |title=Chingari Movie Review - Mindblowing Sush, boring Chingaari |work=Rediff.com |accessdate=28 October 2012 |author=Priyanka Jain}}</ref> She then played a rockstar Kriya in the musical film ''Zindaggi Rocks'', opposite Shiney Ahuja.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/check-out-sushmita-the-rock-star-247000.html |title=Check out Sushmita Sen - The rock star |accessdate=19 September 2006 |website=News18 India |date=19 September 2006}}</ref>
In 2007, she played a widow in the action drama film ''Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag'', opposite Prashant Raj Sachdev.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/ram-gopal-varma-ki-aag/213997/0 |title=Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag (2007) - Indian Express |website=The Indian Express |access-date=2 April 2020}}</ref> It is considered as one of the worst films ever made.<ref>{{Cite web |date=20 October 2013 |title=A Decade of decadence |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/A-Decade-of-decadence/articleshow/7195010.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131020040304/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-12-31/news-interviews/28236351_1_rakhi-sawant-salman-khan-vivek-oberoi |archive-date=20 October 2013 |access-date=8 August 2022 |url-status=live |website=The Times of India}}</ref> In 2009, Sen first appeared in the critical failure drama film ''Karma Aur Holi'' opposite Randeep Hooda.<ref>Rajeev Masand. [https://web.archive.org/web/20090310000632/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/masands-movie-review-karma-aur-holi-an-unholy-mess/87024-8-17.html Karma Aur Holi - An Unholy Mess]. ''IBN Live''.</ref> She then appeared opposite Govinda in the comedy film ''Do Knot Disturb''.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/media/entertainment/do-knot-disturb-movie-review/articleshow/5080223.cms?from=mdr |title=Do Knot Disturb: Movie Review |newspaper=The Economic Times |last1=Malani |first1=Gaurav |accessdate=12 February 2013}}</ref>
Sen had two releases in 2010. She first appeared as a successful supermodel in the romantic comedy ''Dulha Mil Gaya'', opposite Shah Rukh Khan and Fardeen Khan. The film was a moderate success that year.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.screenindia.com/news/Cross-checking-Love/555327/ |title=Cross-checking Love |author=Geety Sahgal |date=18 December 2008 |work=Screen |accessdate=12 January 2010 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100112131934/http://www.screenindia.com/news/Cross-checking-Love/555327 |archivedate=12 January 2010 }}</ref> Sen then appeared in the action-comedy film ''No Problem'', the same year.<ref name="problem">{{Cite web |author=Taran Adarsh |year=2009 |title=Anil Kapoor finalises the principal cast of 'No Problem' |website=Bollywood Hungama |access-date=16 June 2009 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/award/filmfare-award/2009-2/}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Movie Review: No Problem |url=http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_review.aspx?lang=hindi&id=576&moviename=Movie+Reivew:+No+Problem |work=NDTV Movies |access-date=14 December 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120917005510/http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_review.aspx?lang=hindi&id=576&moviename=Movie+Reivew:+No+Problem |archive-date=17 September 2012 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
===Hiatus and expansion (2015–present)===
Sen did not have any releases for five years. In 2015, she starred in a Bengali drama film titled ''Nirbaak'', marking her comeback opposite Anjan Dutt.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://movies.ndtv.com/regional/sushmita-sens-bengali-film-nirbaak-big-moment-for-her-father-759422 |title=Sushmita Sen's Bengali Film Nirbaak 'Big Moment' For Her Father – NDTV Movies |date=30 April 2015}}</ref> In Sen's career, this was her first film in Bengali language.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1140813/jsp/t2/story_18714416.jsp |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141109215548/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1140813/jsp/t2/story_18714416.jsp#.VCOf9348KrU |url-status=dead |archive-date=9 November 2014 |title=The Susmita Sen connection |work=The Telegraph |date=13 August 2014 |access-date=24 September 2014}}</ref> Shomini Sen of ''News18'' wrote, "Sushmita Sen is good but there is so much more that could be done to tap from her talent."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nirbaak Movie Review: Too much ambiguity spoils the film's storyline |work=News18 India |accessdate=29 January 2017 |author=Shomini Sen |date=17 May 2015 |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/nirbaak-review-too-much-ambiguity-spoils-the-films-storyline-2-993152.html}}</ref>
Post a hiatus of five years, Sen made her web debut in 2020 with Disney+ Hotstar's crime thriller ''Aarya''. She played a mafia queen opposite Chandrachur Singh.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sushmita Sen announces return to films: 'My fans have waited 10 long years' |website=Hindustan Times |date=9 December 2019 |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/sushmita-sen-announces-return-to-films-my-fans-have-waited-10-long-years/story-nbV1DDdJWMAcnptQAlZRBI.html |access-date=8 March 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Jhunjhunwala |first=Udita |title=Ram Madhvani on how the movie 'Aarya' became a web series – and why Sushmita Sen is in it |website=Scroll.in |date=9 June 2020 |url=https://scroll.in/reel/964165/ram-madhvani-on-how-the-movie-aarya-became-a-web-series-and-why-sushmita-sen-is-in-it |access-date=19 June 2020}}</ref> Udita Jhunjhunwala of ''Firstpost'' noted, "Sen holds the series together. As the unsuspecting inheritor of a shady consignment, she literally and figuratively towers over everyone else. This meaty role allows her space to express herself." Sen received the award for Best Actress – Female, at the 2020 Filmfare OTT Awards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Aarya review: Sushmita Sen holds together Ram Madhvani's show, a welcome detour from soulless fast-paced thrillers |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/aarya-review-sushmita-sen-holds-together-ram-madhvanis-show-a-welcome-detour-from-soulless-fast-paced-thrillers-8499801.html |access-date=19 June 2020 |website=Firstpost |date=19 June 2020 |language=en}}</ref> Sen then reprised her role in the second season of the series in 2022.<ref>{{cite web |date=5 July 2020 |first=Jyoti |last=Kanyal |title=Aarya: Sushmita Sen and Ram Madhvani announce season 2 of actress's debut web series |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/binge-watch/story/aarya-sushmita-sen-and-ram-madhvani-announce-season-2-of-actress-s-debut-web-series-1697204-2020-07-05 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Sushmita Sen, Ram Madhvani announce second season of Aarya |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/sushmita-sen-ram-madhvani-announce-second-season-of-aarya-6490917/ |website=The Indian Express |author=Arushi Jain |language=en |date=5 July 2020}}</ref> Saibal Chatterjee of ''NDTV'' noted, "Sushmita Sen carries on from where she left off in Season 1. With nary a false step, she delivers another exceptional performance packed with power."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Aarya 2 Review: Sushmita Sen Is Magnificently Pitch Perfect |author=Saibal Chatterjee |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/aarya-2-review-sushmita-sen-is-magnificently-pitch-perfect-3-5-stars-out-of-5-2644942 |access-date=25 November 2022 |website=NDTV India |language=en}}</ref>
==Personal life== [[File:Sushmita Sen at Raveena's chat show for NDTV (2).jpg|thumb|Sen with her daughters at Raveena Tandon's show ''Isi Ka Naam Zindagi'']]
Sen is the mother of two adopted daughters. At the age of 24 years old she adopted her first daughter Renee Sen in 2000 while her second daughter Alisah joined the family in 2010.<ref name="children" /><ref name="5 February 2011 DC Correspondent">{{cite news |url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/bollywood/sush-consoles-renee-953 |title=Sush consoles Renee |newspaper=Deccan Chronicle |date=5 February 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125062105/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/bollywood/sush-consoles-renee-953 |archive-date=25 January 2012}}</ref>
=== Health ===
Sen was diagnosed in 2014 with Addison's disease and was told she would require lifelong steroid drugs to manage the illness.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Miss Universe and actress Sushmita Sen reveals her battle with Addison's disease; here is what it means |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/health-news/sushmita-sen-reveals-her-battle-with-addisons-disease-here-is-what-it-means/articleshow/75824194.cms |access-date=19 June 2020 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=17 November 2020 |title=Money Heist's Lisbon sings Salman Khan's Chunari Chunari, impressed Sushmita Sen says 'yeh baat!'. Watch |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/money-heist-s-lisbon-sings-salman-khan-s-chunari-chunari-impressed-sushmita-sen-says-yeh-baat-watch/story-jHf7RQBZR0crrBzbVk34JJ.html |access-date=18 November 2020 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref> After being rushed to hospital in 2019, doctors confirmed Sen no longer had to take steroids. "I healed in time, my adrenal glands woke up, no more steroids, no withdrawals and no auto-immune condition as of 2019," Sen stated.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/health-news/sushmita-sens-battle-with-addisons-disease-and-the-workout-that-helped-her-emerge-stronger/photostory/87988141.cms|title=Sushmita Sen's battle with Addison's disease and the workout that helped her emerge stronger|work=The Times of India|date=30 November 2021|access-date=16 March 2024}}</ref>
=== Relationships ===
Sushmita Sen was in a relationship with actor Randeep Hooda from 2004 to 2006.<ref>{{cite web |title=Randeep Hooda: 'Break-up with Sushmita Sen changed my life' |url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/bollywood/news/a452018/randeep-hooda-break-up-with-sushmita-sen-changed-my-life.html |author=Uddin, Zakia |work=Mid-Day |date=18 January 2013 |access-date=11 February 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130225091620/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/bollywood/news/a452018/randeep-hooda-break-up-with-sushmita-sen-changed-my-life.html |archive-date=25 February 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=The new man in Sushmita's life |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/the-new-man-in-sushmita-s-life-news-bollywood-kkfv67egbgd.html |author=Bollywood Hungama |website=Sify |date=30 March 2005 |access-date=11 February 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131003204541/http://www.sify.com/movies/the-new-man-in-sushmita-s-life-news-bollywood-kkfv67egbgd.html |archive-date=3 October 2013}}</ref> Sen then dated model Rohman Shawl from 2018 to 2021.<ref>{{Cite news |author=Kajal Nathur |title=Sushmita Sen confirms dating Rohman Shawl, says she's Rohman'cing life |url=https://m.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/sushmita-sen-confirms-dating-rohman-shawl-says-shes-rohmancing-life-31143.amp |access-date=19 November 2019 |website=Filmfare |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=After split with Rohman Shawl, Sushmita Sen hints at what went wrong in relationship |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-after-split-with-rohman-shawl-sushmita-sen-hints-at-what-went-wrong-in-relationship-2927339/amp |access-date=10 January 2022 |website=DNA India |language=en}}</ref> In July 2022, it was reported that she was dating businessman and cricket administrator Lalit Modi.<ref>{{Cite web |date=14 July 2022 |title='A new beginning': Lalit Modi announces he is dating Sushmita Sen, calls her 'my better half'; photos break the internet |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/a-new-beginning-lalit-modi-shares-pictures-with-sushmita-sen-calls-her-my-better-half-photos-break-the-internet-101657809787743.html |access-date=14 July 2022 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref> In February 2025, Modi confirmed breakup with Sushmita Sen.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-02-14 |title=Lalit Modi confirms breakup with Sushmita Sen, shares video with new partner |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/lalit-modi-confirms-breakup-with-sushmita-sen-shares-video-with-new-partner-101739547053247.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250214172507/https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/lalit-modi-confirms-breakup-with-sushmita-sen-shares-video-with-new-partner-101739547053247.html |archive-date=2025-02-14 |access-date=2025-04-12 |work=Hindustan Times |language=en-us}}</ref>
== In the media == thumb|Sen in 2013
Sen is considered as one of the most popular actresses of 2000's in Hindi cinema.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vogue.in/culture-and-living/content/6-times-sushmita-sen-proved-she-is-a-woman-of-substance|title=6 times Sushmita Sen proved that she is a woman of substance|date=19 November 2021|accessdate=23 November 2021|website=Vogue}}</ref> In Rediff.com's "Best Bollywood Actresses", Sen was placed 5th in 2004, 6th in 2005, 10th in 2006 and 3rd in 2020.<ref>{{cite web |author=Sen, Raja |work=Rediff.com |title=Best Actress 2004 |date=29 December 2004 |url=https://specials.rediff.com/movies/2004/dec/29sld1.htm |access-date=30 August 2006 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060428042544/https://specials.rediff.com/movies/2004/dec/29sld1.htm |archive-date=28 April 2006}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=Kulkarni, Ronjita |work=Rediff.com |title=Ten best Bollywood actresses of 2005 |date=23 December 2005 |url=https://specials.rediff.com/yearend/2005/dec/23yend6.htm |access-date=24 February 2007 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070220225016/https://specials.rediff.com/yearend/2005/dec/23yend6.htm |archive-date=20 February 2007}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://specials.rediff.com/movies/2006/aug/25sd2.htm |title=Powerlist: Top Bollywood Actresses |work=Rediff.com |access-date=26 August 2014 |archive-date=19 December 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191219063445/https://specials.rediff.com/movies/2006/aug/25sd2.htm |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/special/-2020s-10-best-actresses-yearend/20201231.htm |title=2020's 10 BEST ACTRESSES |website=Rediff.com |access-date=22 January 2021 |archive-date=12 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180912063450/https://m.rediff.com/amp/movies/special/-2020s-10-best-actresses-yearend/20201231.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> ''Filmfare'' placed her 6th in their "Top Ten Actresses" list.<ref>{{cite news |work=Filmfare |title=Filmfare Top Ten Actresses' Listing |date=20 December 2008 |url=http://www.filmfare.com/articleshow/1021707.cms?&right=1&fright=1&botlink=1 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050401091106/http://www.filmfare.com/articleshow/1021707.cms?&right=1&fright=1&botlink=1 |url-status=dead |archive-date=1 April 2005 |accessdate=15 February 2014}}</ref> Rediff.com further placed her 8th in its "Bollywood's Most Beautiful Actresses" list.<ref>{{cite web |author=Kuckian, Uday |work=Rediff.com |title=Bollywood's Most Beautiful Actresses |url=https://inhome.rediff.com/movies/2004/mar/24sld8.htm |accessdate=13 October 2006 |archive-date=19 May 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070519222835/https://inhome.rediff.com/movies/2004/mar/24sld8.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> In the ''Times'' Most Desirable Women list, Sen was placed 6th in 2009, 25th in 2010 and 27th in 2011.<ref>{{cite web |title=2009 Most Desirable Women: Sushmita Sen - No 13 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/celebs/2009-most-desirable-women-sushmita-sen-no-13/videoshow/11836604.cms |website=Times of India |access-date=21 February 2013 |archive-date=11 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211111033210/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/celebs/2009-most-desirable-women-sushmita-sen-no-13/videoshow/11836604.cms |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Times 50 Most Desirable Women|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-01-09/news-interviews/28375785_1_nicole-faria-vidya-balan-preity-zinta|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120925063854/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-01-09/news-interviews/28375785_1_nicole-faria-vidya-balan-preity-zinta|url-status=dead|archive-date=2012-09-25|newspaper=The Times of India|accessdate=2013-06-20}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Times 50 Most Desirable Women of 2011 : The Winners|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-02-04/news-interviews/31024491_1_video-trisha-krishnan-ankita-shorey|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120305023439/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-02-04/news-interviews/31024491_1_video-trisha-krishnan-ankita-shorey|url-status=dead|archive-date=2012-03-05|newspaper=The Times of India|accessdate=2013-06-20}}</ref> Cited in the media as a sex symbol, Sen was placed in ''Femina''{{'}}s "50 Most Beautiful Women" list.<ref>{{cite web |title=50 Most Beautiful Indian Women |url=http://abhisays.com/india/top-50-most-beautiful-indian-women-part-1.html |access-date=17 August 2018 |archive-date=17 August 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180817055952/http://abhisays.com/india/top-50-most-beautiful-indian-women-part-1.html |url-status=live }}</ref> ''Times of India'' placed her at 11th position in its "50 Beautiful Faces" list.<ref>{{cite web |title=Photos - 50 Beautiful Faces: 100 years of Indian Cinema |work=The Times of India |access-date=23 December 2021 |url=https://m.photos.timesofindia.com/movies/100-yrs-of-indian-cinema/50-beautiful-faces-100-years-of-indian-cinema/morphshow/19712613.cms}}</ref> In 2020, she was named Rediff.com's "Top OTT Actresses".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.rediff.com/movies/special/my-top-ott-actresses-of-2020/20201223.htm|title=Top OTT Actresses of 2020|date=23 December 2020|accessdate=29 December 2020|website=Rediff.com}}</ref>
==Awards and nominations== {| class="wikitable" |- ! width=5%|Year ! width=30%|Award ! width=29%|Category ! width="25%" |Work ! width=15%|Result ! width=5%|Ref. |- | rowspan="9" | 2000 | Filmfare Awards | Best Supporting Actress | rowspan="4"| ''Biwi No.1'' | {{Won}} |<ref name="SushFilmfare">{{cite news |url=http://filmfareawards.indiatimes.com/articleshow/368698.cms |title=The 45th Filmfare Awards 2000 Winners List |work=The Times of India |access-date=28 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070515210654/http://filmfareawards.indiatimes.com/articleshow/368698.cms |archive-date=15 May 2007}}</ref> |- | IIFA Awards | Best Supporting Actress | {{won}} |<ref name="SushIIFA">{{cite web |url=http://www.iifa.com/2000_winner.htm |title=The 1st IIFA Awards 2000 Winners |access-date=28 July 2021 |work=International Indian Film Academy |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051212144140/http://www.iifa.com/2000_winner.htm |archive-date=12 December 2005}}</ref> |- | Screen Awards | Best Supporting Actress | {{won}} |<ref name="SushScreen" /> |- | Zee Cine Awards | Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Female | {{won}} |<ref name="SushZee" /> |- | Filmfare Awards | Best Supporting Actress | rowspan="5"| ''Sirf Tum'' | {{nom}} |<ref name="SushFilmfare" /> |- | IIFA Awards | Best Supporting Actress | {{nom}} |<ref name="SushIIFA" /> |- | People's Choice Awards India | Best Supporting Actress | {{won}} |<ref name="SushAwards">{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Sushmita-Sen/awards |title=List of awards and nominations received by Sushmita Sen |work=The Times of India |access-date=28 August 2021 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230119130221/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Sushmita-Sen/awards |archive-date=19 January 2023}}</ref> |- | Screen Awards | Best Supporting Actress | {{nom}} |<ref name="SushScreen">{{cite news |url=http://www.screenindia.com/screenawards/award99.html |title=Screen Award Winners for the year 1999 are |work=Screen India |access-date=18 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040107073252/http://www.screenindia.com/screenawards/award99.html |archive-date=7 January 2004}}</ref> |- | Zee Cine Awards | Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Female | {{nom}} |<ref name="SushZee">{{cite news |url=https://www.zeecineawards.com/timeline/2000/winners/ |title=The 3rd Zee Cine Awards 2000 Viewers Choice Awards Nominees & Winners |work=Zee Cine Awards |access-date=21 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200517024855/https://www.zeecineawards.com/timeline/2000/winners/ |archive-date=17 May 2020}}</ref> |- | 2001 | People's Choice Awards India | Best Supporting Actress | ''Bas Itna Sa Khwaab Hai'' | {{nom}} |<ref name="SushAwards" /> |- | rowspan="6" | 2003 | Bollywood Movie Awards | Best Supporting Actress | rowspan="6" | ''Filhaal...'' | {{nom}} |<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bollywoodawards.com/winba9.php |title=Winners of Bollywood Movie Awards: 1999 – 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102124901/http://www.bollywoodawards.com/winba9.php |archive-date=2 November 2013 |access-date=25 July 2021 |work=Bollywood Awards |url-status=dead}}</ref> |- | Filmfare Awards | Best Supporting Actress | {{nom}} |<ref>{{Cite news |date=23 February 2003 |title=48th Filmfare Awards Winners - 'Devdas' bags 11, 'Saathiya' bags 4 |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/filmfare-awards-devdas-bags-11-saathiya-4/article27747348.ece |url-status=live |access-date=18 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210322065520/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/filmfare-awards-devdas-bags-11-saathiya-4/article27747348.ece |archive-date=22 March 2021}}</ref> |- | IIFA Awards | Best Supporting Actress | {{nom}} |<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.iifa.com/2003_winner.htm |title=The 4th IIFA Awards 2003 Winners |access-date=21 July 2021 |work=International Indian Film Academy |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051212132503/http://www.iifa.com/2003_winner.htm |archive-date=12 December 2005}}</ref> |- | Sansui Viewers' Choice Movie Awards | Best Supporting Actress | {{nom}} |<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.sansuiviewerschoicemovieawards.com/nominations.htm |title=Sansui Viewer's Choice Movie Awards nominations |website=Sansui Viewer's Choice Movie Awards |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030413045821/http://www.sansuiviewerschoicemovieawards.com/nominations.htm |archive-date=13 April 2003 |access-date=20 December 2021 |url-status=dead}}</ref> |- | Screen Awards | Best Supporting Actress | {{nom}} |<ref>{{cite news |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/news-archive/finally-devdas-is-a-winner-on-night-of-starry-dreams/ |title=Devdas is a winner on night of starry dreams at Screen Awards |work=The Indian Express |date=19 January 2003 |access-date=18 November 2021}}</ref> |- | Zee Cine Awards | Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Female | {{won}} |<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.zeecineawards.com:80/year2003.html |title=6th Zee Cine Awards Winners List – Year 2003 |website=Zee Cine Awards |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051224182337/http://www.zeecineawards.com/year2003.html |archive-date=24 December 2005 |access-date=18 July 2021 |url-status=dead}}</ref> |- | 2004 | Screen Awards | Best Actress | ''Samay: When Time Strikes'' | {{nom}} |<ref>{{Cite news |date=19 January 2004 |title=Sci-fi sweep at Star Screen Awards |work=The Indian Express |location=Mumbai, India |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/news-archive/sci-fi-sweep-at-star-screen-awards/ |url-status=live |access-date=22 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210519122515/https://indianexpress.com/article/news-archive/sci-fi-sweep-at-star-screen-awards/ |archive-date=19 May 2021}}</ref> |- | rowspan="2"|2005 | Stardust Awards | Star of the Year – Female | rowspan="2" | ''Main Hoon Na'' | {{nom}} |<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.stardustindia.com:80/stardust_awards2005.htm |title=Max Stardust awards nominations |work=Stardust |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050206001033/http://www.stardustindia.com/stardust_awards2005.htm |archive-date=6 February 2005 |access-date=6 July 2022 |url-status=dead}}</ref> |- | Zee Cine Awards | Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Female | {{nom}} |<ref>{{Cite news |title=Zee Cine Awards Nominations 2004 |work=Bollywood Hungama |url=http://www.indiafm.com/awards/zee/nominations04.shtml |url-status=live |access-date=7 May 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050315002806/http://www.indiafm.com/awards/zee/nominations04.shtml |archive-date=15 March 2005}}</ref> |- | 2013 | Mother Teresa Awards | Social Justice | {{N/A}} | {{won}} |<ref>{{cite news |title=Harmony Foundation to host Mother Teresa Awards on 9 November |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-harmony-foundation-to-host-mother-teresa-awards-on-nov-9-2033089 |accessdate=8 November 2014 |work=Daily News and Analysis}}</ref> |- | 2016 | India Leadership Conclave | Eternal Beauty & Actress of the Decade | {{N/A}} | {{won}} |<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://indianaffairs.tv/inspiring-youth-icon-sushmita-sen-bags-the-prestigious-eternal-beauty-actress-of-the-decade-at-india-leadership-conclave-2016/ |title=Inspiring Youth icon Sushmita Sen bags the prestigious "Eternal Beauty & Actress of the Decade" at India Leadership Conclave 2016 |work=Indian Affairs |date=20 July 2016 |access-date=21 July 2016}}</ref> |- | 2018 | I Am Woman Awards | Woman of Substance Award | {{N/A}} | {{won}} |<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2018/apr/29/being-born-as-woman-a-huge-award-for-former-miss-universe-sushmita-sen-1807970.html/ |title=Being born as woman is a huge award for Former Miss Universe Sushmita Sen |work=The Indian Express |date=29 April 2018 |access-date=12 September 2019}}</ref> |- | 2020 | Filmfare OTT Awards | Best Actor in a Drama Series - Female | rowspan="2" | ''Aarya'' | {{won}} |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Winners list of the Flyx Filmfare OTT Awards 2020 |url=https://www.filmfare.com/features/winners-of-the-flyx-filmfare-ott-awards-45407.html |access-date=20 December 2020 |website=Filmfare |language=en}}</ref> |- | rowspan="2" | 2021 | Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actress - OTT | {{nom}} |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Check Out The 21st Indian Television Academy Awards Winners List |url=https://www.theita2021.com/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211110094223/http://www.theita2021.com/ |url-status=usurped |archive-date=10 November 2021 |access-date=17 March 2022 |website=TheITA2021 |language=en}}</ref> |- | Champions of Change Award | National Award For Social Welfare & Women Empowerment | {{N/A}} | {{won}} |<ref>{{cite web |url=https://in.makers.yahoo.com/sushmita-sen-hema-malini-win-champions-of-change-award-2021-102123858.html |title=Sushmita Sen, Hema Malini among others win Champions of Change Award 2021 |accessdate=29 December 2021}}</ref> |- | rowspan="2" | 2022 | Filmfare OTT Awards | Best Actor in a Drama Series - Female | rowspan="2" | ''Aarya 2'' | {{nom}} |<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.filmfare.com/features/nominations-for-the-danube-properties-filmfare-ott-awards-2022_-56102.html |title=Nominations announced for Danube Properties Filmfare OTT Awards 2022 |date=21 December 2022 |access-date=21 December 2022 |website=Filmfare |language=en}}</ref> |- | Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actress - OTT | {{nom}} |<ref>{{Cite web |title=ITA Awards 2022 complete winners list: Varun Dhawan, Nakuul Mehta, Pranali Rathod, The Kashmir Files win big |access-date=12 December 2022 |work=The Indian Express |date=12 December 2022 |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/ita-awards-2022-complete-winners-list-varun-dhawan-nakuul-mehta-the-kashmir-files-win-big-8320262/lite/}}</ref> |- |rowspan="2"| 2024 | Iconic Gold Awards | Best Actress of the Year - Popular Choice |rowspan="2"| ''Taali'' | {{won}} | <ref>{{cite news|title=From Kartik Aaryan to Manoj Bajpayee: The winners of Iconic Gold Awards 2024|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/bollywood/iconic-gold-awards-2024-kartik-aaryan-bags-best-actor-satyaprem-ki-katha-wins-best-film-check-full-winners-list-article-107335570/amp|work=Times Now News|language=en|access-date=25 February 2024}}</ref> |- | Filmfare OTT Awards |Best Actor in a Drama Series - Female |{{nom}} |<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/web-series/danube-properties-filmfare-ott-awards-2024-full-list-of-nominated-series-and-films-article-115769264|title=Danube Properties Filmfare OTT Awards 2024: FULL List Of Nominated Series And Films|date=November 28, 2024|access-date=November 28, 2024|language=en-In}}</ref> |}
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