The Icons: Sushmita Sen and Twinkle Khanna | Tweak India

Over chai and biscuits, Sushmita Sen talks with Twinkle Khanna about the perks of not being a favourite, and the fight to raise her adopted daughters as her own. For Miss Universe, the best era of her life began at 40. At 46, it's still ongoing. Don't miss this new episode of The Icons! 00:00 — Introduction 00:41 — Sushmita Sen on self-image growing up 01:50 — Is beauty enough without personality? 02:53 — Twinkle on identity, pressure, and finding your path 03:56 — Vulnerability vs strength: Sushmita’s take 05:33 — What sparked her Miss India journey? 07:23 — The biggest risk she ever took 09:14 — The moment that changed everything 10:29 — How she won against all odds 11:57 — Winning Miss Universe: what it really taught her 13:05 — From pageants to films 15:09 — Twinkle on the reality of Bollywood 16:27 — Turning 40 and redefining life 17:40 — Why humour is her superpower 19:36 — Twinkle on Sushmita’s bold choices 20:39 — Fame, honesty, and speaking her truth 22:20 — Choosing motherhood at 24 24:20 — Breaking norms and changing laws 26:09 — The adoption story that changed everything 29:00 — Does motherhood come naturally? 32:29 — Instinct, fear, and parenting challenges 34:40 — Twinkle on balancing parenthood 36:29 — Love, relationships, and life choices 38:10 — Advice on ageing, confidence, and beauty Produced by Rochelle Pinto Shot by Boomerang Productions Edited by Aman Agarwal Follow Tweak! Instagram: https://bit.ly/TweakIndiaIG Facebook: https://bit.ly/tweakindia Website: https://bit.ly/TweakIndiaWebsite