Sushmita Sen made history when she won 'Miss Universe' in 1994. No one had ever brought home the title in India before. Sushmita Sen, almost overnight, went from being an 'ordinary girl' from an 'ordinary' family to becoming Sushmita Sen—the ultimate woman, a role model to millions of girls all over the world.

The actress' journey to the crown was not an easy one. In an exclusive chat with Mid-day's 'Sit With Hitlist' segment, Sushmita Sen unravelled the journey to becoming Miss Universe. She explained the profound impact of her win on her family and the surprising cultural imprint she left in the Philippines.