Miss Universe 2011: Sushmita Sen hopeful for India to win the title

Miss Universe 2011: Sushmita Sen hopeful for India to win the title: Former beauty queen Sushmita Sen is hopeful that India will finally break its decade-long jinx at the Miss Universe 2011.The actress, who bought the franchise for selecting the Miss Universe India last year, says preparations have begun for the “I Am She” contest.

“Hope you all r having a lovely day!!:) we at our end have been busy with preparations for’I AMshe 2011′.. it’s all so creative n exciting!! I sooooo want India to win ‘Miss Universe’ again!! It’s a victory long due:)) I know u feel d same way!” Sushmita posted on her Twitter page.

The 35-year-old has asked her fans and interested candidates to suggest ideas for finding the right girl this time.

“All thoughts n ideas are welcome! Let’s as a team find that beautiful n intelligent representative from India to d world:) do u know who?:) Also guys, do visit our site.. Iam-she.com..all info provided there!!:) let’s win d Miss Universe..shall we;)) d eternal optimist:))cheers!,” she added.

Sushmita was the first Indian to win the Miss Universe crown in 1994, after which Lara Dutta claimed the title in 2000. Both women went on to be successful actors in Bollywood.

Sushmita Sen to play as split personality in 'No Problem'

Sushmita Sen to play as split personality in 'No Problem': A psycho wife who suffers from split personality and itches to kill her husband. That’s the role Sushmita Sen plays in the upcoming comedy No Problem.

In the movie directed by Anees Bazmee, Sush is married to Anil Kapoor, who plays a bumbling police officer, never able to catch criminals.

In an agency interview, Anil Kapoor says he found Sush’s role somewhat bizarre.

“I thought that this entire split personality thing about Sushmita's character was a little bizarre. There aren't many comedies where you hear about a wife trying to kill her husband. In 'No Problem', her mental disorder makes her all violent and physical,” says Kapoor.

Speaking about Sush’s character, Anil added that he convinced himself that the character would eventually work to the film’s advantage.

“She gets into such a state because before marriage, she thought of me as a hero, only to realise later that I am actually a zero. She bashes me up every now and then. But initially, I had to convince myself that such scenes would work fine for the movie,” Kapoor added.

The actor said Bipasha Basu and Lara Dutta were in the race for the role but director Anees Bazmee convinced him to cast Sushmita.

“There were number of names that were thought of for a woman to play a lead opposite me. We thought of Lara (Dutta) as well as Bipasha (Basu) but Anees was convinced that Sushmita would suit the role best,” Kapoor said.

The film is a multistarrer featuring Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, Paresh Rawal, Sunil Shetty, Kangana Ranaut and Neetu Chandra. It is slated to release on December 10.

Picture Perfect, Pristine Sushmita Sen at ringing 'No Problem'

Picture Perfect, Pristine Sushmita Sen at ringing 'No Problem': Sushmita Sen joined the cast and crew of 'No Problem' to ring in Diwali day trading at the Stock Exchange, Mumbai (BSE) on the auspicious day of Lakshmi Puja on November 5.

Sushmita wore a white sleeveless anarkali suite with white patterned dupatta.

She accessorized with diamond drop earrings, matching cuffs on both arms, and a big rock on her ring finger that caught us by surprise.

Her palms were adorned with mehendi. Pink lipstick, pink eye shadow and sparkling glitter on nails rounded her serene looks.

As to the other No Problem stars: Anil Kapoor looked dapper in grey suit and navy silk tie, Akshaye Khanna casual and carefree in denims and aviators, Suniel Shetty suave in denims and white, and Neetu Chandra resplendent in a nude floral lace overlay suit that had red velvet accents.

Sanjay Dutt and Kangana Ranaut were no shows

The Muhurat Trading marks the start of the Hindu calendar year or, Samvat 2067. It is considered as an auspicious day by the country's broking and trading communities.

The event on Friday was one of a kind, with a listed company (Eros) having the cast of its upcoming film striking the Gong.

The event also marked the start of promotions for No Problem. The film is slated for release on December 10.

Sushmita Sen Hot in yellow at Linea T-Jet Launching

Sushmita Sen Hot in yellow at Linea T-Jet Launching: Sushmita Sen looked a stunner wrapped in a yellow and gray mini dress at the launch of New Fiat Linea T-Jet in Mumbai on October 8.

The 34-year-old former Miss Universe (1994) is brand ambassador for the car brand.

Sushmita paired her cowl neckline halter dress with gray gladiator heels.

Fiat introduced two new sedans - Fiat Linea T-Jet and T-Jet Plus - in the Indian market on Friday, at introductory prices of Rs 8.84 lakh and Rs.9.29 lakh respectively.

Sushmita will soon be headed to Kolkata with her two adopted daughters Renee and Alisah so that they can experience Durga Puja in her home state.

"This time I have plans to spend my Durga Puja in Kolkata as this is my hometown. I want my kids to know what Durga Puja really is," Sushmita told TOI.

Sushmita adopted Renee in 2000 and little Alisah on January 13, 2010 when she was a three month old baby.

Sushmita Sen Wasim Akram Scandal: Loving Couple Or Break Up?

Sushmita Sen Wasim Akram Scandal: Loving Couple Or Break Up? The actress and the cricketer are no longer together. Reports suggest that Sushmita Sen and Pakistani pace bowler Wasim Akram have parted ways after five months of relationship.

Sushmita Sen Wasim Akram

However, the former Miss Universe who is quite vocal about her personal life never admitted that she was seeing Wasim. But things were pretty serious between them. The couple was thinking of staying in Dubai as Wasim’s kids stay there, but Sush wasn’t keen on leaving India.

In fact, Wasim chose to be in India even after the IPL but the rift between the two kept widening. It is believed that the cricketer was finding it hard to keep up with her glamorous life. As a tabloid reports, like two mature individuals they have decided to not continue with the relationship.

The two celebrities became friends when they judged a dance show on Television and later were also spotted enjoying each other company in private parties. The two became close when Wasim lost his wife Huma (who passed away), and Sushmita, like a good friend, supported him emotionally.

Sushmita Sen Rock In Black, Former Miss Universe New Look very Beautifull

Sushmita Sen Rock In Black: Sushmita rocked her new lean figure in black tights and matching ruffled top at Percept Excellence Awards at Hotel ITC Grand Central in Parel, Mumbai late evening.

Sushmita loves black, and we love her in black! Which is not to suggest that we don't want to see her in any other color!

Sushmita's long sleeve buttoned down top had romantic ruffles trim the button placket and sleeve cuffs.

She accessorized with chunky gold link belt on drop waist, black cutout ankle cuff heels with golden decorations and stud earrings.

Percept owners Shailendra and Harendra Singh hosted the in-house awards ceremony for their media company.

Others attending the event included Mandira Bedi, Miss Universe contestant Ushoshi Sengupta, Boman Irani and Sonali and Roopkumar Rathod.

The 34-year-old former Miss Universe (1994) is the mother of two adopted daughters: Renee, adopted in 2000, and Alisah adopted in 2010.

Earlier this year there were reports that Sushmita will play late Benazir Bhutto in a biopic, tentatively titled Benazir Bhutto: The Movie; co-produced by Zaid Aziz and Henna Rai of the Karachi production company Vox Vision, and Leicester-based Sum Films.

Sushmita Sen had said that she is keen to play the role. The producers need to get clearance from Bhutto's Pakistan People's Party.

Sushmita-Wasim Scandal: The news of her affair with Wasim is not true! Sushmita says

Former Miss Universe and Bollywood hot actress Sushmita Sen has hit the headlines more for her love life than her films, and many times for all the wrong reasons. The latest man to be linked to the actress is the former Pakistani cricketer Wasim Akram but she claimed that she is single.

Sushmita rubbished the media reports and said that the news of her affair with Wasim is not true. She added that she’s not getting married. Meanwhile, she is all praise for him and said that he is a wonderful man.

It was reported that the duo came close to each while hosting a reality show a couple of years ago. It added that their relationship grew stronger after the death of his wife Wasim’s wife Huma last October. However, the actress denied the reports, stating that she would never hide her relationship.

Sushmita Sen: New man in her life, Dating Wasim Akram!

The Former Miss Universe and Bollywood actress Sushmita Sen is dating former Pakistani Cricket Team Captain Wasim Akram. Adding more fuel to the fire, they recently made public appearance together at a hot nightspot.

“Akram and Sushmita walked in hand in hand at around 11.30 on Monday night. They booked the bed-by-the-sea table and were seen relaxing. They seemed very comfortable in each other’s company. Later, a couple of Sushmita’s female friends also joined them.

While Akram was acting coy, Sushmita seemed to be in pretty a playful mood and was loud enough to let the world know that she’s very happy with the new man in her life. Both of them stayed together till around 1.45 when the restaurant shut down,” Mumbai Mirror quoted an eyewitness as saying.

It's reported that the duo got to know each other well while judging reality show Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena. However, Akram was married to Huma and Sushmita was seeing director Mudassar Aziz at that point of time. They got closer after the demise of Wasim’s wife Huma last October.

The duo has been spotted in many events but they have not made their relationship public till date.

Miss Bollywood: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Sushmita Sen, Priyanka Chopra or Lara Dutta?

Amongst all the actresses who came to bollywood via the Miss World and Miss Universe titles, four of them, that is Aishwarya, Sushmita ,Priyanka and Lara are the most talked about in the top list of actresses these days. Well, to see all of them reaching great heights is indeed a proud page in the history of bollywood celebrities.

Yet, some get success as a reward, and others are blessed with super success in life. This means, there are different parameters, in reaching the height of success in every individual’s life.

For instance, Aishwarya and Priyanka have managed to reach the heights of success as models, actresses, and Brand Endorsers. These two have scaled absolute heights in their super duper careers, and are still going strong.

Sushmita Sen, is one actress who did reach some heights of success, but somehow, she let go in the middle somewhere. There are some, who blame her sudden plunge in career graph to her turbulent personal life. This talented beauty of India, had been having one unsuccessful affair after another. This might have led her to neglect her career, which could have been much better, otherwise.

Lara Dutta, who began on a low key, as she was not able to get good offers, at least not as good as her contemporary Priyanka Chopra  But, even Lara  became more famous for her torrid love affairs, which hindered her career graph to a great extent, say some experts.

However, the strong willed actress jumped right back into the rat race, by toning up her physical appearance, coming into very hi- definition films, and creating waves by sporting great hi- fashion designer bikinis in many of her dare bare films. Her popularity quotient has surely soared over the years. She has matured as an actress and now, she is seen as an actress with more acting prowess and high confidence in her attitude, which makes her a top notch stylish actress of bollywood.

However, all the four actresses represent the modern Indian woman with all the true Élan, beauty, confidence, style, mesmerizing and enigmatic personality and sensuality of being a true woman. These four girls have truly proved to the world, that today’s Indian woman is a woman of substance, grace, style and emotion, all rolled into one. Hats Off!

Sush desperately seeking for Aamir

Sushmita Sen is dying to work with Aamir Khan. Not surprising, considering that Sush is one actress who has worked with almost all the top Khans - Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Saif Ali Khan and even Fardeen Khan.

So obviously, it's Aamir on her list now.

When the actress was new in B-town and dating Vikram Bhatt, there was talk of a film with Aamir post Ghulam. But Sushmita felt they would not look right on the screen.

But now, with varied cinema, multiplex movies and ample experimental films, Sush believes she has a good chance of working with the perfectionist actor.

Now, if only Aamir reads this and signs up the talented actress for a cool different film!

Sushmita wants perfectionist Aamir!

Sushmita Sen seems to have become a big fan of Aamir Khan after his 3 Idiots is exceptionally doing well. The former beauty queen now wants to work with Aamir. 

The actress has worked with Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Saif Ali Khan and even Fardeen Khan but she never had a chance to work with Aamir.

Sushmita had revealed that earlier she thought she would not fit in roles with Aamir but in the changing Bollywood scenario where films like Wake Up Sid is a hit , she now wants to end up working with the perfectionist.

She hopes that sooner or later she would come with Aamir in a different film.

Folks, let us wait to watch when her dreams come true.

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Clash of the beauty queens!

Priyanka Chopra and Sushmita Sen are all set to clash at the box office this week. With, Priyanka's 'Pyaar Impossible' and Sushmita Sen's 'Dulha Mil Gaya'slated for release this Friday, it will be quite interesting to know who hits the jackpot at the box office. Both the actresses have been former Miss Indias.

Apart from Sushmita, 'Dulha Mil Gaya' also features Fardeen Khan and newcomer Mohit Chaddha. Directed by debutant Muddassar Aziz, the film narrates the story of four individuals, each having their own opinion on relationships. Whereas Priyanka Chopra is paired opposite Uday Chopra in Yash Raj's romantic comedy 'Pyaar Impossible'. Pyaar Impossible is a big banner film but Dulha Mil Gaya has Shah Rukh Khan in special appearance.

It's a mere co-incidence that a similar thing happened on 31st of December 2009 as well. Neha's Dhupia's Raat Gayi Baat Gayi' released on the same day as Celina's 'Accident on Hill Road'. Both of them are former beauty queens as well! Neha won the Miss India crown in 2002 whereas Celina won the Miss India title in 2001.

'Raat Gayi Baat Gayi' and 'Accident on Hill Road' however couldn't cash in at the box office. We wonder which beauty queen's film does better this time around.

Sush, SRK team up again

The film’s leading lady, Sushmita Sen, says DMG is a passionately told story and has a delightful plotline.

For her fans it is important because she teams up with Bollywood Badshah Shah Rukh Khan after their last superhit, Main Hoon Na.

It is now official that PVR has tied up to distribute the film through their network in Delhi, UP, East Punjab and Mysore. Morpheus Media Ventures.

The film’s presenters, and producer Viveck Vaswani are gung-ho about their PVR tie-up. And the film will have a colossal release in terms of prints across the globe.

The title track of DMG is already a hit this wedding season with baraats all over blasting it.

And for some live publicity action, on January 3, Fardeen will even dress in his bridegroom gear and drive in a chariot to a Mumbai mall to claim his bride, Isshita Sharma.

What’s more, Bollywood Hungama has registered more than 1,75,000 hits on Dulha Mil Gaya’s theatrical trailer (more than any other forthcoming film), in less than one month. “I’m elated,” says writer-director Mudassar Aziz, “We made this music and this film only to entertain our audiences, them enjoying it leaves me gratified.”

“It’s been a long but exhilarating journey. It’s been the best example of teamwork that I have ever seen. The unit stuck together through thick and thin. The scale of the film has to be seen to be believed,” said Viveck Vaswani, the producer.

I've only been in relationships - Sushmita Sen

She is one of those rare combinations of beauty and brain. A former Miss Universe, an actor, a single mother of two, and now a businesswoman…

Sushmita Sen is truly living life to the brim. The actor in conversation with TWF correspondent Sreya Basu in Kolkata.

What made you sign Dulha Mil Gaya After many years I am doing a film which I can claim as mine…this is my film.

It has been written keeping me in mind. My character is that of Shimmer…she is just as her name suggests.

She is very sparkling, energetic, independent…a supermodel…today’s woman. Everything about her is good, but she has no relationships in her life.

So through the journey of the film she finds that part of her life, which I think is true for a lot of woman today.

You get cynical about love and one fine day you find it. And it has been done in a very beautiful way in Dulha Mil Gaya. It’s a romantic comedy, which is not slapstick, but situational.

There is Fardeen Khan, Shah Rukh, Ishita Sharma in the film to. Don’t you think a multi-starrer can overshadow you? The director (Muddasar Aziz) has done a beautiful job with all the characters. But if you ask me, Shimmer is the best.

Does Shimmer gets her dulha finally? Of course, she gets her dulha. Shimmer has a dulha in her life…but she doesn’t like him. Then she realizes that in life there should be a place for everything…profession, relationships. And how she finds that is what the film is all about.

This is your second film with SRK and first film with Fardeen. How’s the experience?  I am very lucky…this is my second film with Shah Rukh; my on –screen chemistry with Shah Rukh is mind-blowing, I can bet on that one.

But this is my first film with Fardeen…he is as good a human being as an actor…his heart is as good as his looks. Very compatible, very royal…and he has been cast in the movie like that only. He is playing himself, just as I am playing mine…the director has made sure that the casting to be such that nobody has to ‘act’ too much.

Why aren’t we seeing SRK in the promotions of the film? Because it is not a frame-to-frame Shah Rukh Khan film; but again, according to me, Shah Rukh doesn’t have a guest appearance in the film either. It’s a character-driven film. Shah Rukh is not seen in the promotions of the film because he has a lot of other things going on right now and this is not predominantly a SRK film.

Now-a-days, many Bollywood beauties (like Bipasha Basu, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan) are doing Bengali films. You speak the language quite fluently. But why don’t we see you in regional films? I keep saying that I am a non-resident Bengali, so I have my limitations. But thanks to my father (Shubeer Sen) I speak a lot of Bengali at home; I am doing that to my daughters as well.

I did a Tamil film right in the beginning of my career and I knew when people watch it, they will say: ’Wow a Bengali trying to speak Tamil…how lovely’ and all. But if I make any mistake with Bengali, people are not going to forgive me.

I have to know what I am doing because I belong to Kolkata and I belong to Bengal and unless a script and a role is outstanding and stands for like a national award, I will not dare attempt it. May be I am greedy, but I am waiting.

What about Rani Laxmibai?
What about it, man? It has been put in the backwaters for the time being. It’s a very expensive film and the market is down. It’s not the right time to make it. But God is great. While that film got stalled came Dulha Mil Gaya …in the right time.

We shot in the Caribbean and I got to meet the finest set of people there. That helped me to get over the trauma of not making Rani Laxmibai. But I will make it one day for sure. Inshallah.

How much is Sushmita Sen like Rani Laxmibai?
 I don’t know about that. But I can relate to her immensely the moment I decided to make a film on her. If in my entire lifetime I can achieve what she did in her 29-year lifetime, I would say that I lived a fulfilling life.

You have a restaurant business and now you have got the Miss Universe franchise in India. Do you plan to become a full-fledged businesswoman in future?
(Laughs) I have never planned anything in life…I have always accepted what came to my life. My friend Rajat Dalmia is my partner in restaurant business and we have already opened one in Kolkata.

There is a night club and lounge as well and we are planning to take it further. Now, I have also got the Miss Universe franchise in India. It will be the winner of I Am She who will represent India on the global platform. I want to bring back the crown to India.

For that I want Miss India to be educated and intelligent. Language is no barrier and contestants can speak any language. But that doesn’t mean I will stop doing films. I am quite capable of multi-tasking.

You recently had a new addition to your family…
Yes, her name is Alisah and I am overjoyed… I am on the moon right now.

Is your elder daughter Renee comfortable with your three-month-old daughter?
Yes. Renee loves her. It’s a blessing to have both of them in my life. God bless them. I am going to Kerala backwaters with two kids…I was so busy this year that I missed spending time with them.

What is your relationship status right now?
 In real life darling, I have only been in relationships. (Bursts into laughter) Better ask me when I am going to get married?

Will you get married?
Well, I will get married for sure.

When?
That’s not something that I can decide, it’s for God to decide. And when that day comes you are cordially invited.

Do you think marriage is important?
Absolutely. I think anything that you believe in, is important. Marriage is beautiful and I must get married, but for the right reasons, in the right time, with the right person…too many ‘rights’ here.

But you chose motherhood to marriage at 24. That means motherhood is more important than marriage?
I think both are important from their own standpoint. I don’t know about marriage because I am still single. But, motherhood is an overwhelming experience…in fact, you can’t put it in words.

Sushmita Sen talks about 2010 edition of the 'I am She' pageant

Fifteen years ago, Sushmita Sen charmed an entire nation with her intelligence and poise after she brought home India’s first Miss Universe crown.

The statuesque model-turned-actress is now all set to help groom young girls for the international pageant as host of its India preliminaries - 'I am She'.

Sen, who has earned a reputation for herself in the Indian media for being unconventional, spoke to Reuters about.

I am She', her adopted daughters 'Renee' and 'Alisah' and why she would like to adopt many more times.

Q: Why do you think India is not doing well at international pageants? What do you think is lacking in our beauty contest aspirants?

A: The reason you have had so many winners from South American countries, like Venezuela, Chile or even Brazil, is that they take this contest with the same seriousness that we take the Olympics.

It’s a competition for them, on a global platform. The whole country backs it. Even 'Miss Universe' must feel the pressure, because at a venue in the Bahamas, you can only hear Spanish because the whole of Venezuela has flown down for the event. A lot of the nations that come for the event, big or small, who don’t take this so seriously, suffer because their girls never get a natural push that the other countries get, just for sheer involvement in the event.

But we are going to change that, because we know inherently that nobody can make as much noise as we can. We are the loudest. This should be the kind of victory that your country calls to congratulate you for. Q: Your pageant is also associated with social causes. How important is celebrity status in the glamour industry?

A: When I was a kid in school if you showed me a social message on TV, it would bore me. But if it was integrated into a Santa Barbara, or a beauty pageant, I would be hooked. So for me glamour, sports are very important to be able to express the support for all the causes that one feels strongly for.

And there are so many of them. So we have tied up with five NGO’s for five causes that we strongly believe in for the 2010 edition of the 'I am She' pageant. Q: One of the NGO’s that you have chosen is 'Baalasha'. Tell us the reason behind the decision. A: That is an obvious one. 'Baalasha' made my first experience of becoming a mother so painless, and at a time when I was only 24.

At that time India didn’t allow single parents, especially actresses who were single, to adopt. Baalasha could have made my life really difficult, but instead they went out of their way and made it really easy for me. There are so many kids out there who just need to go home; they seriously need to go home. I feel that I will adopt many more times, because I feel that whatever is my capacity, I must do.

Q: You have just adopted another baby girl, Alisah. Tell us about her. A: She is adorable! She is so beautiful and Renee is almost like a mother to her. I was just waiting for the courts to make it legal for you to be able to adopt two girls, and the minute that happened, I jumped at the chance. She is three months old and I just want to ask everyone to pray for her.”

Q: What does it take to be a good businesswoman? A: To be a good businesswoman, most importantly is that you have to be aware. You can do no good unless you are aware. Awareness is of many levels. Once you choose a process, you have to trust it; you have to trust the team you have chosen, because they are your biggest strength. I would say invest in your people. Oh, and always watch your costs!