In a recent interview, former Miss Universe and Bollywood actress Sushmita Sen revealed her mother’s initial outrage when she decided to adopt her eldest daughter, Renee, 21 years ago. The actress, who has always been open about her journey of adoption, shared that her mother was not on board with the idea at first, but her father was incredibly supportive.
Mother’s Outrage and Father’s Support
Sushmita Sen, a single woman in her 20s at the time, faced a lot of societal pressure and legal hurdles during the adoption process.
- She shared that her mother was outraged and told her, “What are you doing? You don’t know what this is going to lead to.”
- However, her father, a retired Indian Air Force Wing Commander, was her pillar of strength. He told her, “I am so proud of you. You’re doing the right thing.”
The actress expressed that her father’s support meant everything to her and gave her the strength to move forward with the decision. She also shared that her mother eventually came around and is now extremely proud of her decision.
A Journey of Love and Acceptance
Sushmita Sen adopted Renee in 2000 and later adopted another girl, Alisah, in 2010.
- She has always been vocal about her journey as a single mother and the challenges she faced.
- The actress believes that the love and acceptance she received from her family and friends made the journey worthwhile.
In the interview, Sushmita also talked about the importance of having a support system and how it helped her overcome the challenges she faced. She expressed gratitude for her family and friends who stood by her side and supported her decisions.
The actress’s story is an inspiration to many and highlights the importance of having a strong support system when making life-changing decisions.
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