Twenty six years ago on May 21, Sushmita Sen became the first Indian to be crowned as Miss Universe. Going down memory lane, the former Miss Universe shared a video on her social media accounts.

A montage of pictures beginning from her early modelling days to every important moment in her life, Sen thanked her parents, her fans, and the entire country for supporting her and making universe a better place in the video.

“A princess with a crown & a queen of people’s hearts…for 26 years!! :)) What a magical fairy tale I have lived, where beauty is God’s handwriting, character is self realised, all of it in a loving universe that is inclusive, abundant, filled with empathy, compassion, gratitude & sooooo much goodness of good people!!! (sic)” wrote the actress in her Youtube video description.

The Main Hoon Na actress expressed gratitude to the Philippines for providing her love and a sense of belonging for over two decades. “I celebrate you & I celebrate with you!! INDIA won Miss Universe for the first time this day in 1994, It will forever remain my life’s greatest pride & honour to be the face of history for my country!!! My gratitude to the PHILIPPINES for their unwavering sense of love & belonging for over 2 decades now…also for being my second home!! (sic),” Sen wrote.

In her final notes, Sen wished everybody an unapologetic life, where they can unhold their uniqueness and nurture the power of ‘I AM’.