The Icons: Sushmita Sen and Twinkle Khanna | Tweak India

Over chai and biscuits, Sushmita Sen talks with Twinkle Khanna about the perks of not being a favourite, and the fight to raise her adopted daughters as her own.

For Miss Universe, the best era of her life began at 40. At 46, it's still ongoing. Don't miss this new episode of The Icons!

00:00 — Introduction
00:41 — Sushmita Sen on self-image growing up
01:50 — Is beauty enough without personality?
02:53 — Twinkle on identity, pressure, and finding your path
03:56 — Vulnerability vs strength: Sushmita’s take
05:33 — What sparked her Miss India journey?
07:23 — The biggest risk she ever took
09:14 — The moment that changed everything
10:29 — How she won against all odds
11:57 — Winning Miss Universe: what it really taught her
13:05 — From pageants to films
15:09 — Twinkle on the reality of Bollywood
16:27 — Turning 40 and redefining life
17:40 — Why humour is her superpower
19:36 — Twinkle on Sushmita’s bold choices
20:39 — Fame, honesty, and speaking her truth
22:20 — Choosing motherhood at 24
24:20 — Breaking norms and changing laws
26:09 — The adoption story that changed everything
29:00 — Does motherhood come naturally?
32:29 — Instinct, fear, and parenting challenges
34:40 — Twinkle on balancing parenthood
36:29 — Love, relationships, and life choices
38:10 — Advice on ageing, confidence, and beauty

Produced by Rochelle Pinto
Shot by Boomerang Productions
Edited by Aman Agarwal

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