A star-studded red carpet event was graced by some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry, celebrating the incredible achievements of trailblazing women from across the country. Malaika Arora, Vidya Balan, Diana Penty, Janhvi Kapoor, Sushmita Sen, Aditi Rao Hydari, Kusha Kapila, Dino Morea, Farhan Akhtar with Shibani Dandekar, Zeenat Aman, Konkana Sen, and Tejasswi Prakash, among many others, dazzled on the red carpet.

As Sushmita Sen celebrates her 49th birthday, we revisit her Sit With Hitlist episode, where she shared insightful and emotional memories of her journey. The former Miss Universe opened up about the challenges she faced. She revealed how her decision to enter the Miss Universe pageant initially disappointed her father. The `Aarya` actress also spoke about her initial reluctance to pursue acting. She admitted that it was Mahesh Bhatt who played a pivotal role in launching her Bollywood career. Bhatt, who was adamant about casting her in his film, wouldn’t take “no” for an answer. Eventually, she gave in, and the rest, as she says, is history. A true trailblazer, Sushmita Sen continues to inspire with her grace, talent, and unapologetic individuality.