Classy and Sassy- Sushmita Sen.

Miss Universe 1994, Manila What is the essence of being a woman? "Just being a woman is god's gift that all of us must appreciate. The origin of a child in a mother is a woman. She shows a man what sharing, caring and loving is all about. That is an essence of a woman." With these words, she won the heart of the world and became first ever "Miss Universe" from India. It is not every day that 18 years old speaks of tyrannised children or explain the essence of a woman. Sushmita Sen was the youngest among 77 contestants from all over the world. The wondrous fact was that the gown she wore for the final round was designed by her mother and stitched from the lesser known tailor of Meena Bazaar. Witnessing the masses of people in the audience was inspiring and an honour to document as a woman and as a citizen. Her charming personality and radiant approach towards life made her ultimate icon for many. "What made me win Miss Universe was my belief