India, Nov. 21 -- Miss Universe 2025 wrapped up with Mexico's Fatima Bosch taking the crown. India's entrant, Manika Vishwakarma, only managed to reach the Top 30 this year and could not proceed further.

So far, three women from India have emerged as Miss Universe winners, with all three of them ending up stepping into Hindi films at some point in their careers.

Sushmita Sen became the country's first Miss Universe winner in 1994. The Miss India round that year saw her edge past Aishwarya Rai, a result that still comes up in pageant discussions. She was 18 when she won the international title, answering the panel's questions with a calm, steady tone.

She moved into films not long after. Her debut came with Mahesh Bhatt's Dastak in 1996...