Sushmita Sen celebrates daughter Alisah's 17th birthday with heartfelt Instagram post

Sushmita Sen marked her daughter Alisah's 17th birthday with a deeply personal and affectionate message shared on Instagram. The actress, known for her grace and strength, described Alisah as a "beautiful, thoughtful, kind and generous soul," a gift from God received 17 years ago. Sen revealed that she named her daughter Alisah, meaning "God's precious gift."

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Happpppyyyyy Birthday Shona @alisahsen_ A beautiful, thoughtful, kind and generous soul...one, that a very loving God gifted me on this day, 17 years ago...I named her “God’s precious gift” ALISAH.

Reflecting on Alisah's growth, Sen expressed a profound sense of pride and awe. "As time goes by and I witness the person behind the name...there is a deep, happy knowing, that you will indeed be a gift...for this world & humanity at large," she wrote. Sen lauded her daughter's character and the "grace of God that flows through you," adding, "I remain in awe of your simplicity."

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As time goes by and I witness the person behind the name...there is a deep, happy knowing, that you will indeed be a gift...for this world & humanity at large...I am proud of who you are & the grace of God that flows through you!!! I remain in awe of your simplicity...love you sooooooo much!!!

Sen, who is a mother to two adopted daughters, Renee and Alisah, adopted Renee in 2000 at the age of 24, and Alisah joined the family in 2010. The actress's personal life often garners attention, but her professional endeavors remain equally significant. She was recently seen in "Aarya 3," an Indian crime-thriller series that earned an International Emmy Awards nomination for best Drama series.

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Sharing this moment with my first mentor, my guru, and our first-ever Miss Universe, Sushmita, makes it infinitely more special. She was the woman who gave me the wings to fly; when she personally crowned me on my coronation night, which is the rarest thing as she never does it, it became one of the most surreal and cherished moments of my life.

In related news, actress Urvashi Rautela shared a special moment at the Miss Universe India event, where she served as a judge for the fourth consecutive time. Rautela expressed her deep gratitude towards Sushmita Sen, whom she considers her "first mentor" and "guru." Rautela recalled that Sen personally crowned her on her coronation night, a rare gesture that profoundly impacted her, stating, "She was the woman who gave me the wings to fly."

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I still wonder why she chose to believe in me, but perhaps some blessings are not meant to be explained, only cherished. I feel blessed beyond measure to God, my parents, my family, my fans, my loved ones, and especially my guru Sushmita.