City
Epaper

Sushmita Sen inspires youth to embrace self-worth and acceptance at leadership event

By IANS | Updated: July 16, 2025 14:59 IST

Mumbai, July 16 Bollywood actress Sushmita Sen, who recently addressed a young audience at I.I.M.U.N.’s Role Model Series, ...

Open in App

Mumbai, July 16 Bollywood actress Sushmita Sen, who recently addressed a young audience at I.I.M.U.N.’s Role Model Series, delivered a powerful message on self-worth, individuality, and acceptance.

The former Miss Universe encouraged students to stay true to themselves and lead with compassion and confidence. Addressing the students, Sen said, “You will be surrounded by the people who will be calling you beautiful left, right, and center, and it has nothing to do with physicality. But if physically, something makes you feel better about yourself, then by all means go ahead with it and don't listen to anybody. It's your life, your identity; be accepting of yourself so that you are not judging of another.”

On July 15, Sushmita Sen, actress Vidya Balan, and Smriti Irani, former Union Cabinet Minister, appeared before a gathering of students at the 10th edition of India’s International Movement to Unite Nations (I.I.M.U.N.) “Role Model Series,” held in Bandra and moderated by the organization’s founder, Rishabh Shah.

Sharing her thoughts on women's empowerment and gender parity, Vidya Balan shared, “I really think that we were all created equal. Yes, some of us are more of a certain thing and less of a certain thing. Men have more physical strength, while women have greater EQ.”

The ‘Sherni’ actress added, “There were kids from different age groups, and I truly had a great time interacting with them. I was trying to speak their language- the Gen Z lingo and we were all laughing together. The atmosphere was so joyful.”

Balan also expressed her fondness for being around children and praised I.I.M.U.N. for its ongoing commitment and impactful initiatives. “I always love interacting with kids. It felt really good. IIMUN is doing a fantastic job. The entire team has been working for years, and because of that, awareness and confidence among the youth are increasing. They’re becoming citizens of the world, and I think that’s fantastic.”

The event was co-curated to foster meaningful connections between inspiring personalities and young audiences.

Disclaimer: This post has been auto-published from an agency feed without any modifications to the text and has not been reviewed by an editor

Open in App

Related Stories

EntertainmentDalip Tahil says he missed the chance to speak with Satish Shah due to his outdoor shoot

BusinessTraders allege e-commerce, quick commerce firms are violating norms

NationalTraders allege e-commerce, quick commerce firms are violating norms

FootballAIFF Super Cup: Highlanders eye winning start, Gaurs to face Jamshedpur FC

Other SportsWomen’s World Cup: Bowlers and Amy Jones help England thrash New Zealand by eight wickets

Entertainment Realted Stories

EntertainmentKrushna Abhishek performs on 'Khaike Paan Banaras Wala' in front of Big B

Entertainment"Together through thick and thin": says Satish Shah's close friend of 45 years, calls late actor "elder brother"

EntertainmentSalman Khan says 'life lived kingsize' in a heartfelt tribute to late Satish Shah

Entertainment"He left very early": Sudhir Pandey, Tiku Talsania remember veteran actor Satish Shah

EntertainmentAnubhav Sinha looks back at making 'Ra.One' with SRK as the movie clocks 14 years