Sushmita Sen: Manager abandoned me over adoption

Sushmita Sen has shared the significant backlash she encountered after adopting her elder daughter, Renee, at 24. This decision came at a pivotal moment in her career, leading to her manager's departure due to concerns about her professional future. Sen was warned that lead roles would cease, yet she noted that major successes followed her becoming a mother.

Motherhood proved to be a source of strength for Sen, with several of her biggest films released after her adoption of Renee in 2000. She continued to build her career, later starring in "Aankhen," "Main Hoon Na," and "Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya." She also achieved success with the OTT series "Aarya" and the biographical drama "Taali."

Sen adopted her second daughter, Alisah, in 2010, describing her family as her "beautiful little universe." Both daughters are often featured in her public appearances and social media. Renee has also embarked on an acting career, crediting her mother for fostering a fearless and grounded upbringing.