Nostalgic Sushmita Sen reminisces 22 years of her 'Miss Universe' victory

Written By DNA Web Team | Updated: May 21, 2016, 04:20 PM IST

Sushmita Sen smiles 21 May 1994 after winning the 1994 Miss Universe crown in Manila. Sen became the first Indian winner of the world's most prestigious beauty pageant. The 18-year-old model from New Delhi will bring home over $150,000 in cash and prizes.

The actress expresses her happiness in a series of tweets on 22 years of India's first Miss Universe victory

Taking a stroll down the memory lane, Sushmita Sen is celebrating the day, on which she was chosen as India's first Miss Universe back in 1994.

Cherishing the old times, the 40-year-old actress has flooded her Twitter handle with series of tweets. She posted an adorable throwback picture, wearing crown with a caption-

#21stMay1994 #India won Miss Universe for d First time I thankGod 2 have given me d honour 2 bring it home! pic.twitter.com/Z2pCwg4rvg
— sushmita sen (@thesushmitasen) May 20, 2016

She continued by sharing her black and white throwback still-

Here's lookin at U B'ful P'ple ...4 celebrating life 22yrs with me n ALWAYS Believing in beauty that runs deeper pic.twitter.com/7SxbPxgZMM
— sushmita sen (@thesushmitasen) May 20, 2016

Check out more of Sush's tweets-

"You'll wear d crown for a year, but INDIA will own d title 1994 forever..celebrate that always" Martin Brooks pic.twitter.com/SAa2Q3G2zk
— sushmita sen (@thesushmitasen) May 20, 2016

Thank you @carogomezfilm #MissColombia #1994 for teaching me what 'Grace' is!!!what a woman!! I love u Carolina! pic.twitter.com/aQYOjSWMam
— sushmita sen (@thesushmitasen) May 20, 2016

Here's looking at U #Philippines host country #MissUniverse1994 n my 2nd home I celebrate YOU! #22years pic.twitter.com/D6vV0F9Axm
— sushmita sen (@thesushmitasen) May 20, 2016

The actress, who was last seen in the 2010 flick No Problem, made the country proud by winning the prestigious title on May 21, 1994. More power to you girl!