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Sushmita Sen Fainted During Iconic Taj Mahal Shoot!
22 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Sushmita Sen fainted during an iconic 1994 photoshoot at the Taj Mahal.
- Designer Ritu Kumar shared archival footage of the memorable shoot.
- Urgent alterations were made to a pink sari for the historic photoshoot.
Designer Ritu Kumar recently shared a captivating video from archives, shedding light on the making of Sushmita Sen's iconic 1994 Miss Universe photoshoot at the Taj Mahal. Kumar detailed the behind-the-scenes drama, revealing that the team faced a wardrobe crisis just hours before the scheduled shoot.
The original attire sent for the shoot was deemed too revealing for the mausoleum. In a swift, overnight effort, Ritu Kumar and her team selected and altered a pink sari and blouse, ensuring Sushmita Sen was appropriately dressed. Despite the stressful circumstances and Sushmita Sen even fainting at one point, the team successfully captured breathtaking images.
These photographs, featuring Sushmita Sen in a pink sari and crown, became widely published across national media. Kumar emphasized the significance of this moment, celebrating both Sushmita Sen's historic achievement and the craftsmanship of the weavers involved in creating the ensemble.
