Sushmita Sen Reflects on Industry Challenges After Adopting Daughter Renee
Sushmita Sen says her manager ‘ran away’ after she adopted daughter Renee: ‘Character roles bhi nahi milenge’

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Sushmita Sen, who adopted her daughter Renee at 24, faced industry backlash, including losing her manager who claimed motherhood would hinder her career. Despite this, she achieved major successes, asserting her independence and redefining her career path.
- 01Sushmita Sen adopted her first daughter, Renee, in 2000 at the age of 24.
- 02Her manager left her, stating she wouldn't receive character roles after becoming a mother.
- 03Sen believes most resistance came from women in the industry, but she asserts her independence.
- 04She achieved significant success post-motherhood with hits like 'Main Hoon Na' and 'Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya.'
- 05Sushmita has also adopted a second daughter, Alisah, in 2010 and made a successful comeback with the web series 'Aarya.'
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Sushmita Sen, who became a single mother at 24 when she adopted her daughter Renee Sen in 2000, faced considerable resistance from the film industry. In a recent interview with NDTV, she recounted how her manager abandoned her, claiming that motherhood would jeopardize her career and prevent her from getting even character roles. Despite this setback, Sushmita found success in her career, stating, 'After I became a mother, I gave my biggest hits.' She emphasized her determination to be a self-made woman, rejecting the industry's restrictive norms. Sushmita highlighted that most of the pushback came from women, but she believes attitudes are changing. Her notable films post-adoption include 'Main Hoon Na' (2004) and 'Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya' (2005). Additionally, Sushmita, who won Miss Universe in 1994, adopted her second daughter, Alisah, in 2010 and made a successful return to acting with the web series 'Aarya' in 2020, which was nominated for an International Emmy.
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