Sushmita Sen honored with a National Award!
Apr 19, 2021, 11:32 IST
Former Miss Universe Sushmita Sen was honoured with National Award for her enduring contribution to social welfare and women empowerment.
The diva shared the news with her fans and followers through an Insta live session and exclaimed, "I virtually received one of the most beautiful awards; it's beautiful because it's a National Award."
Sushmita, who was crowned Miss India in 1994, later represented our country at the prestigious Miss Universe pageant the same year and brought home the coveted crown, making it the first for India.
She also expressed her gratitude for the national recognition through a post captioned, राष्ट्रीय सम्मान ������❤️ Thank you Champions Of Change Awards for this National Award for Social welfare & Women empowerment �� I receive it on behalf of our Nation's strongest backbone, WOMEN!!!����❤️ Thank you for honoring us!!! Let's continue to take small steps & big changes will follow!!!�� Love, Gratitude & Respect!! #duggadugga #jaihind. ❤️��"