Today, Sushmita Sen who It was nearly two decades ago that Sushmita Sen, a mere teenager back then, began her association with the world of glamour and glitz when she won ‘Miss Universe’ beauty pageant, making the country proud in the process. Not one to rest on her laurels, the Hyderabad born star beauty queen soon added another dimension to her career, venturing into the film industry. In the years to follow she established herself as a force to be reckoned with courtesy her confidence personality, graceful style statement, intelligent selection of roles and of course intense performances. Today, as Sen celebrates her birthday, we take a look at some of her most mesmorising big screen outings.

Released in 2006, ‘Chingari’ is best remembered for its complex narrative as well as Sen’s effective portrayal of an exploited sex-worker. Directed by Kalpana Lajmi, it highlighted how at times even priests can abuse the power vested in them and exploit innocent women.

Released in 2004, ‘Main Hoon Na’ did extremely well at the box office and garnered some rave reviews. Interestingly, it was remade in Tamil as ‘Aegan’ with Ajith Kumar and Nayanthara in the lead. Directed by David Dhawan, ‘Biwi No 1’ featured Sen in the role of a ravishing model who ends up romantically involved with married man, making life miserable for his wife. A surprise hit at the box office, it received tremendous critical acclaim thanks to the actress’ riveting portrayal of a police officer.