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Sushmita Sen, the first Indian to win the Miss Universe title, has frequently made headlines for her elegance, acting career and personal life. (Instagram/@sushmitasen47) Though her relationships with several well-known personalities have often been in the public eye, the actress has repeatedly spoken with deep respect about one person; her first boyfriend, Rajat, who played a pivotal role in her early success. (Instagram/@sushmitasen47) During an appearance on Farooq Shaikh’s popular talk show Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai, Sen openly shared how her then-boyfriend, Rajat Tara, sacrificed his own career to support her dream at a crucial stage. (Instagram/@sushmitasen47) At the time, Sushmita had recently won the Miss India crown and was preparing to travel to Mumbai for her Miss Universe training. Growing up in Delhi, the thought of shifting to Mumbai felt overwhelming to her. (Instagram/@sushmitasen47) According to Sushmita, it was Rajat who stepped forward and reassured her family. He told her mother that he would accompany her so she wouldn’t feel alone. (Instagram/@sushmitasen47) Rajat was employed with the clothing brand Benetton at the time. He reportedly requested a month-long leave from his company, but when it was denied, he resigned from his job to accompany her to Mumbai. “He gave up his dreams so I could follow mine,” Sushmita had said during the interview, “That kind of love and belief in me is unforgettable. I am who I am today partly because of him.” (Instagram/@sushmitasen47) The couple eventually parted ways after her Miss Universe win. In an earlier conversation with Mid-Day, Sushmita clarified that the separation was mutual and not because she chose to walk away. “How could anyone leave a person like that?” she remarked, “But life moves forward, and sometimes, so do people.” (Instagram/@sushmitasen47) Over the years, Sushmita Sen’s personal life has been linked with several notable names, including actors, businessmen and even Pakistani cricketer Wasim Akram. (Instagram/@sushmitasen47) Her relationship with model Rohman Shawl also drew attention, and though the two have parted ways, they continue to share a cordial bond. (Instagram/@sushmitasen47) Today, Rajat Tara is said to be living a quiet life with his family, while Sushmita Sen continues to focus on her career and personal growth. Yet, her acknowledgment of her first love remains one of the most heartfelt chapters in her journey from a Delhi girl to Miss Universe and beyond. (Instagram/@sushmitasen47)
