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India.com
3 days ago
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Throwback Thursday: When Sushmita Sen Opened Up On Meeting Donald Trump, And Her First Impression Was...
New Delhi: Former Miss Universe, actress and entrepreneur Sushmita Sen once opened up on meeting US President Donald Trump and how she felt afterwards. The actress was basically managing the Miss India Universe franchise from 2010 to 2012, the same time when Donald Trump owned the organisation. Throwback Thursday: Sushmita Sen Interview Sushmita Sen in her 2023 Mid-Day interview where she was promoting her comeback vehicle Aarya - crime series, which was well-received. She also briefly discussed meeting Trump. She shared how she was managing her work with Renee Jewellers besides other brand endorsements and that is when Miss Universe Organisation reached out to her. "The Miss Universe Organisation called me, and said, 'Would you like to take the franchise?' I was like, 'What? Really? That was like a dream!' I signed a pretty intense contract when I took on this franchise, and that was owned by Donald Trump — which didn't make it easy or fun," Sushmita said. Sushmita Sen on Donald Trump She clarified that Trump was not her direct boss. 'Luckily, the only people who were my boss at that time were Paramount Communications and Madison Square Garden, because they owned Miss Universe when I was an employee of Miss Universe for a year. I was a franchise owner for Donald Trump," she said. On the impression Trump left on her, she added, 'There are some people who leave an impression, not necessarily because of their achievements or power. Just for the people that they are. He is not one of them." Donald Trump owned the Miss Universe Organisation from 1996 until 2015, before entering politics.
Mint
3 days ago
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- Mint
When Sushmita Sen crossed paths with Donald Trump and wasn't impressed: ‘He's not one of them'
Actor and former Miss Universe Sushmita Sen recently revealed what it was like managing the Miss India Universe franchise from 2010 to 2012, a period when the global pageant was owned by Donald Trump. In an interview while promoting her series Aarya, the 1994 Miss Universe winner recalled being surprised when the Miss Universe Organisation approached her with the offer. 'They said, 'Would you like to take the franchise?' I was like, 'What? Really? That was like a dream!' I signed a pretty intense contract, and that was owned by Donald Trump, which didn't make it easy or fun,' she shared. Sushmita clarified that Trump was not her direct boss. 'Luckily, my only bosses at that time were Paramount Communications and Madison Square Garden, because they owned Miss Universe when I was an employee there for a year. I was a franchise owner for Donald Trump,' she explained. Although she met Trump during that time, the actor kept her remarks brief. 'There are some people who leave an impression, not necessarily because of their achievements or power, but for the people that they are. He is not one of them,' she said. Trump owned the Miss Universe Organisation from 1996 to 2015, long before becoming the 45th President of the United States in 2017. After losing the 2020 election, he returned to politics and won again in 2024, beginning his second term as the 47th President in January 2025. Sushmita Sen, who became the first Indian to win the Miss Universe crown in 1994, went on to have a successful career in modelling and films. After a break from acting, she returned with acclaimed performances in the Disney+ Hotstar series Aarya and the biopic Taali, in which she played transgender activist Shreegauri Sawant.
India Today
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Sushmita Sen recalls meeting Trump, says he wasn't very memorable
Bollywood actor and Miss Universe 1994, Sushmita Sen, recently opened up about her time overseeing the Miss India Universe franchise between 2010 and 2012, a period when the Miss Universe Organisation was owned by US President Donald Trump. Speaking during promotions for her web series 'Aarya', she shared insights into the unexpected opportunity and the complexities that came with it.'The Miss Universe Organisation contacted me and asked, 'Would you like to take on the franchise?' I was taken aback, 'Really? That felt like a dream!'' Sen recalled. 'I signed a rather intense contract to take on the franchise, which was then owned by Donald Trump, making things far from easy or enjoyable.'advertisementSen clarified that she was not directly employed by Trump. 'Fortunately, the only people I reported to at the time were Paramount Communications and Madison Square Garden. They owned Miss Universe during the year I was employed there. In Trump's case, I was a franchise holder rather than a direct employee.' Although she met Trump in connection with the franchise, Sen chose not to elaborate further on the interaction. 'The point is, it doesn't matter,' she remarked. When asked about any lasting impression Trump may have left, she stated, 'Some people make an impression, not necessarily due to their power or accomplishments, but simply because of who they are. He is not one of those people.'US President Donald Trump owned the Miss Universe Organisation from 1996 until 2015. Before entering politics, he was widely known as a businessman and television personality. He went on to become the 45th President of the United States in 2017 and, after losing the 2020 election, returned to office as the 47th President in January made history in 1994 as the first Indian woman to win the Miss Universe crown, an achievement that brought her national pride and launched a successful career in modelling and taking a break from acting, she made a strong comeback with acclaimed roles in the web series 'Aarya' and the biographical drama 'Taali', where she portrayed transgender activist Shreegauri Sawant.- EndsTrending Reel
India.com
4 days ago
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Sushmita Sen opens up about meeting Donald Trump while recalling her Miss Universe franchise days: 'He's not...
Sushmita Sen, India's first Miss Universe and a celebrated actor, has recently opened up about a chapter of her life few knew in detail, her time managing the Miss India Universe franchise between 2010 and 2012. Speaking during promotions for her series Aarya, she revealed that the offer came out of the blue. 'The Miss Universe Organisation called me, and said, 'Would you like to take the franchise?' I was like, 'What? Really? That was like a dream!'' she recalled. It was, however, a dream laced with complications. The pageant was then owned by Donald Trump, which she admits 'didn't make it easy or fun.' Was Donald Trump her boss? While Trump was the franchise owner, Sushmita clarified that he was not her direct superior. 'Luckily, the only people who were my boss at that time were Paramount Communications and Madison Square Garden, because they owned Miss Universe when I was an employee of Miss Universe for a year. I was a franchise owner for Donald Trump.' She did meet Trump during that period, but she refused to dwell on him. 'The point is that it doesn't matter,' she said, before adding her candid impression: 'There are some people who leave an impression, not necessarily because of their achievements or power. Just for the people that they are. He is not one of them.' The Trump era of Miss Universe Donald Trump owned the Miss Universe Organisation from 1996 to 2015, a time when he was still best known as a business tycoon and TV personality. He later became the 45th President of the United States in 2017 and, after losing the 2020 election, returned to win the 2024 race, taking office again in January 2025. From Miss Universe to the big screen Sushmita's own Miss Universe win in 1994 was a watershed moment for India, making her the first Indian woman to wear the crown. The victory propelled her into modelling and Bollywood, where she became known for her elegance, wit, and strong screen presence. After a break from acting, she made a celebrated comeback with the series Aarya, followed by Taali, in which she played transgender activist Shreegauri Sawant — a performance that drew critical praise. Sushmita's account of her time with the franchise offers a rare peek into the glamour and grit of beauty pageants, the corporate layers behind them, and the personalities who shaped that world — for better or worse.
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4 days ago
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Sushmita Sen reveals meeting Donald Trump didn't leave an impression on her: 'He is not one of...'
Sushmita Sen, recently shared her experience of meeting US President Donald Trump while she managed the Miss India franchise from 2010 to 2012, when the politician owned the organisation The most celebrated Miss Universe and Bollywood actress, Sushmita Sen, recently shared her experience of meeting US President Donald Trump while she managed the Miss India franchise from 2010 to 2012, when the politician owned the organisation. 'The Miss Universe Organisation called me, and said, 'Would you like to take the franchise?' I was like, 'What? Really? That was like a dream!' I signed a pretty intense contract when I took on this franchise, and that was owned by Donald Trump — which didn't make it easy or fun,' said Sen while talking to Mid-Day. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Clarifying that Trump was not her direct boss, she shared, 'Luckily, the only people who were my boss at that time were Paramount Communications and Madison Square Garden, because they owned Miss Universe when I was an employee of Miss Universe for a year. I was a franchise owner for Donald Trump.' When questioned whether Trump left an impression on her, the actress replied, 'There are some people who leave an impression, not necessarily because of their achievements or power. Just for the people that they are. He is not one of them.' Sushmita Sen created history when she became the first Indian woman to win the Miss Universe title in 1994. She featured in movies like Dastak, Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya?, Biwi No. 1, Chingari, Main Hoon Na, Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge, Kyo Kii… Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta, Bas Itna Sa Khwaab Hai and Aankhen among others. After a break, Sushmita made a comeback with web shows like Taali and Aarya. While the latter ran for three seasons, the former was based on the life of transgender activist Shreegauri Sawant. Directed by Ravi Jadhav, the show also featured Ankur Bhatia and Aishwarya Narkar among others in prominent roles.
