Sushmita Sen Poses with Miss Universe India 2026 Winner

Sushmita Sen recently addressed social media speculation that arose after the Miss Universe India 2026 finale. Controversy emerged from a viral video where she seemed to bypass the newly crowned Miss Universe India, Kaziah Liz Mejo, on stage. This moment led to online criticism, with some interpreting her actions as dismissive.

To counter these rumors, the Miss Universe India pageant shared a photograph featuring Sushmita Sen with Kaziah Liz Mejo and the runners-up. The image, captioned 'Where legacy meets the future,' aimed to settle any doubts about a rift between Sen and Mejo. The grand finale took place on August 23 in Jaipur, Rajasthan, where Kaziah Liz Mejo was crowned Miss Universe India 2026 from a pool of 52 finalists.