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From becoming the first Indian woman to win the title of Miss Universe at the age of 18 to raising two daughters single-handedly and entertaining viewers with her versatile acting performances, Sushmita Sen has surely come a long way in her life.

The last two years must be really special for Sushmita, as she made a solid comeback in acting with the web show "Aarya", which was nominated for the prestigious International Emmy Awards in the Best Drama Series category.

According to Sushmita, Ram Madhvani's directorial changed her life for the better. She feels that prior to "Aarya", she faced a challenging five-year period, and the project came as a reward at the end of it. "[Aarya] came at the right time, not just on a professional level," she told Indian media.

She also said that showcasing the relationship of a mother and of a woman who can hold the family together, even if the family belongs to the underworld and Drug Mafia, has been a worthy experience.

"I think Aarya changed my life on many levels. It was an exciting and lovely series as an actor to be a part of. I think it was an all-round experience which has changed my life for the better, for sure," she added.

The teaser for the second season of "Aarya" was released recently.