: In January 2026, Sen was awarded the Degree of Doctor of Arts (D.A.), Honoris Causa by Invertis University for her contributions to cinema and humanitarian work.

The enduring attention to this story raises essential questions about our collective fascination with celebrity culture and the 24-hour news cycle. Why does a moment captured years ago continue to captivate audiences today?

During a 2012 press conference to celebrate a Miss India winner, Sushmita wore a short gray tube dress. When she sat down and relaxed, the hem of the dress rose slightly, unintentionally revealing her underwear. The incident was quickly covered by the media as an "Oops Moment". This situation was purely a minor, fleeting mishap related to the fit of a dress and her sitting position—a far cry from the term "nip slip."