Aishwarya Rai vs Sushmita Sen: Miss India 1994 Backstage Drama, Tears & Ultimate Showdown | Screen

Miss India 1994 wasn’t just about beauty, it was a showdown between Sushmita Sen and Aishwarya Rai. Backstage drama unfolded as Sushmita feared Aishwarya would win, leaving her in tears. Ad filmmaker Prahlad Kakkar shares the untold story behind the competition, the extra rounds, and how Sushmita’s poise ultimately earned her the crown. Decades later, both remain iconic figures in Indian pageant history.