Sushmita Sen is not only one of the finest actors in the film industry but is also the first woman from India to be crowned as Miss Universe.
  
The pageant took place in 1994, when Sushmita emerged as the winner becoming a pride for the country with her win. As she is celebrating 30 years of her victory, the actress took to her Instagram handle and uploaded a post with a caption that read.
  
“This little girl, who I met in an orphanage, taught an 18 yr old me, life’s most innocent yet profound lessons, ones that I live by to this day.  This captured moment is 30 yrs old today as is India’s first ever Victory at Miss Universe!!! What a journey it’s been & continues to be….Thank you India for always being my greatest identity & strength!!  Thank you Philippines for the unending love & belonging…Three decades & counting!! #mahalkita . I remember & celebrate your grace my beautiful @carogomezfilm"

She further added,  "To all my loved fans, friends, family & well wishers around the world…know that, each one of you has made a difference to my life & inspired me in ways you may never know!! I feel the love!!! Thank you!!! WHAT AN HONOUR!!! Here’s to the next #30 "

The post featured Sushmita holding a kid in her arms who belonged to an orphanage. After her win, she ventured into the films and made her debut in 1996 with the film 'Dastak.'