Sushmita Sen Recalls Manager Leaving After She Adopted Daughter at 24
Sushmita Sen, the first Indian Miss Universe, adopted her daughter Renee at 24, facing significant industry resistance including her manager leaving her, citing doubts about her career commitment as a young single mother. Despite warnings about losing lead roles, she delivered major hits like Main Hoon Na and Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya after motherhood. Sen highlighted that much of the pushback came from women and emphasized her self-made career and determination to balance motherhood with success.
