Sushmita Sen turns 50: The birthday Queen stays single because ‘Mohabbat ki kami nahi hai life mein’!

Sushmita Sen steps into her 50s today, November 19, carrying the same effortless poise that first captivated the world. Ever since she crowned India with its first Miss Universe victory, she has walked a path chosen entirely by her- fearless, glamorous, layered and unapologetically authentic. Her journey has never been about fitting in, but about standing apart.

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The Unconventional Life She Built With Pride

For countless women who grew up watching her rise, Sushmita became a symbol of liberation- someone who lived the life society rarely encourages women to live. From choosing single motherhood long before it was celebrated, to steering her career with grit and dignity, she became her own definition of success.

During an earlier conversation with Health Shots, she reflected on this freedom- the kind that shaped her choices and her confidence.

Choosing Herself, Every Single Day

Her personal life has always created chatter, but Sushmita views the curiosity as a natural outcome of being a woman who refuses to conform.

“My biggest need in life is my freedom. I am a free person. Whatever I do, I do it from my heart, not because someone expects it from me,” she said in the 2023 Health Shots interview.

She offered further clarity on her single status, making it sound less like a mystery and more like an extension of her self-worth.

"I’m single because I haven’t met someone I want to spend my life with. Mohabbat ki kami nahi hai life mein (I don’t feel any lack of love), which is wonderful! And whatever people with the Indian sensibility believe comes with marriage, I already have that - two beautiful children," said Sush.

"I have raised them alone. I don’t feel anything lacking in my life," she added proudly, speaking of her daughters, Renee and Alisah, adopted in 2000 and 2010.

Strength Forged Through Triumphs and Trials

Her life has been a blend of glittering highs and life-altering challenges- from becoming Miss Universe at 18 to surviving a heart attack in 2023. Each chapter has shaped her philosophy of living boldly and gratefully.

“I just feel that there’s so much abundance in the world, that if luck is by your side, you can stand on your feet every morning, you can work hard and be fearless... (If you can do this) you have lived your life,” she said.

Not a Decision- A Discovery of Self

When asked where her courage came from, she revealed it wasn’t a deliberate rebellion but an evolution.

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Sush said, “I didn’t choose to live my life on my own terms. It just happened. I gradually discovered diverse views of people around me, and questioned myself, ‘What do I want?’ I listen to everyone and do what I want to do. That’s why I have been able to live life on my own terms." 

At 50, Sushmita Sen stands not as someone waiting to be completed- but as someone who already is.