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Aishwarya Rai
Aaishwarya
Rai
 Aishwarya
Rai born on November 1, 1973 (Ash to fans and media) is a Bollywood
and Hollywood actress, also a supermodel and Miss World of 1994.
Early Life
Aishwarya Rai was born in Mangalore to Krishnaraj and Vrinda Rai,
in the South Indian state of Karnataka; She speaks English, Hindi,
Kannada, Tamil and Tulu. Her brother Aditya Rai is a film producer.
In the 1994 Miss India contest, Aishwarya Rai placed second behind
Sushmita Sen, and eventually went on to win the Miss World title
that same year. She then worked as a model, in advertising and Indian
fashion magazines.
Bollywood Breakthrough
The first film she acted in was a Tamil movie Iruvar in (1997),
directed by Mani Ratnam. Aishwarya Rai's earliest films made money,
but Rai herself did not impress critics -- they commented that her
performances were stilted, as if she were still modeling.
Her breakthrough performance came in 1999 with Sanjay Leela Bhansali's
film Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam. Later successes include Taal and Devdas.
Aishwarya Rai has also acted in other Tamil films such as Jeans
and Kandukondain Kandukondain, and in the Bengali film Chokher Bali.
International Stardom
Devdas, in which Aishwarya joined Bollywood superstars Shah Rukh
Khan and Madhuri Dixit, was a huge hit, lavishly produced as it
was. The film attracted overseas attention as well, receiving a
special screening at the Cannes Film Festival.
In 2003, Aishwarya Rai was a member of the jury at Cannes. In 2004,
she was chosen by TIME Magazine's Asian Edition as one of Asia's
"100 Most Influential People." Aishwarya Rai was the subject
of a 60 Minutes profile on January 2, 2005 - "The Most Beautiful
face in the Bollywood." A month later she appeared on the Late
Show with David Letterman, and on April 25, 2005, she was featured
on Oprah's "Women Across the Globe" segment. A wax figure
of Aishwarya Rai is on display in London's Madame Tussaud's wax
museum.
Although frequently the subject of gossip column speculation about
an imminent Hollywood career, it was only in 2004 that Aishwarya
Rai finally acted in a foreign film. By an Indian director Gurinder
Chadha hired her to play the heroine in Bride and Prejudice, a Hollywood-funded
but Bollywood-ized version of Jane Austen's classic novel, Pride
and Prejudice. The movie failed to break even at the US box office
but more than made back its cost in the rest of the world; as a
result, Aishwarya's Hollywood profile rose a notch.
She appeared at the Closing Ceremony of the 2006 Commonwealth Games
in Melbourne, as part of a performance showcasing Indian culture,
on behalf of the 2010 Commonwealth Games, to be held in New Delhi.
Personal Life
Earlier in her career, Aishwarya had a turbulent relationship with
Bollywood star Salman Khan. Since breaking up with Salman, she has
been romantically linked with Vivek Oberoi and Abhishek Bachchan.
Awards
Aishwarya Rai has won two Filmfare Awards to date:
2000, Filmfare Best Actress Award, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam.
2003, Filmfare Best Actress Award, Devdas.
She has been nominated four times in the Best Actress category and
once in the Best Supporting Actress category at the Filmfare Awards.
She has also won three IIFA Awards, three Z-Gold Awards, four Star
Screen Awards, an EU's Global Diversity Award, three Zee Cine Awards
and a Rajiv Gandhi Award.
Filmography
Chaos (2007) ... (pre-production) (in English)
The Rebel (2007) (announced) ... Rani Laxmibai
Singularity (2006) (announced) ... Tulaja (in English)
Guru (2006) ... (announced)
Jodha-Akbar (2006) (pre-production) ... Jodha Bhai
Dhoom 2 (2006) ... (filming)
The Last Legion (2006) (post-production) ... Mira (in English)
Umrao Jaan (2006) (post-production) ... Umrao Jaan
The Heart of India (2006) ... Mumtaz Mahal
Provoked (2006) ... Kiranjit Ahluwalia (in English)
Mistress of Spices (2005) ... Tilo (in English)
Bunty Aur Babli (2005) ... Dancer ("Kajre Re" song)
Shabd (2005) ... Antara Vashisht
Bride & Prejudice (2004) ... Lalita Bakshi (in English)
Kyun...! Ho Gaya Na (2004) ... Diya Malhotra
Raincoat (2004) ... Neerja/Neeru
Khakee (2004) ... Mahalaxshmi
Kuch Naa Kaho (2003) ... Namrata Shrivastav
Chokher Bali (2003) ... Binodini (in Bengali)
Dil Ka Rishta (2003) ... Tia Sharma
Shakti: The Power (2002) ... Dream Girl
23rd March 1931: Shaheed (2002) ... Special Appearance (song)
Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin (2002) ... Komal Rastogi
Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam (2002) ... Special Appearance
Devdas (2002) ... Parvati ('Paro')
Albela (2001) ... Sonia
Mohabbatein (2000) ... Megha
Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke (2000) ... Sahiba Gareval
Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai (2000) ... Preeti Virat
Josh (2000) ... Shirley
Kandukondain Kandukondain (2000) ... Meenakshi (in Tamil)
Mela (2000) ... Champakali
Sanam Tere Hain Hum (2000) ... Special Appearance
Ravoyi Chandamama (1999) ... Special Appearance (Song) (in Telugu)
Taal (1999) ... Mansi
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999) ... Nandini
Aa Ab Laut Chalen (1999) ... Pooja Walia
Jeans (1998) ... Madhumitha/Vaishnavi (in Tamil)
...Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya (1997) ... Ashi Kapoor
Iruvar (1997) ... Pushpa/Kalpana (in Tamil)
Latest News
- Aishwarya Rai attends Riteish-Genelia's wedding reception
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan may have kept herself busy with all the motherly duties post her delivery and was missing from many big Bollywood events. But, the gorgeous actress attended Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D'Souza's wedding reception held at Hotel Grand Hyatt.The gorgeous actress wore a beautiful green-blue 'anarkali' dress, a Manish Malhotra creation. However what caught our attention was ...
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:39:04 -0800
- Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's Husband Abhishek Spends a Quiet Birthday With Family
Abhishek Bachchan turned 36 on Sunday, Feb 5, and is sure feeling blessed. Fans have sent across love and good wishes to the proud father of Beti B and an overwhelmed Abhishek Bachchan tweeted replying to the wishes saying, "A HUGE thank you to all of you for all your birthday wishes. They have truly made my day. Have read each and every one. Thank you so so much.".
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:06:25 -0800
- Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Acted as if the Film was for Kids, Says Italian Writer
Valerio Massimo Manfredi, Italian historian and author, has criticized Aishwarya Rai Bachchan for her acting skills.
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:48:32 -0800
- Aishwarya Rai: What Does Her Name Mean?
Aishwarya has herself reportedly said the baby?s name will be ?not long? and ?sweet.?
Sat, 07 Jan 2012 11:49:18 -0800
- Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's Baby, Beti B, to Make Public Debut on Oprah Winfrey?s Show?
Is American chat show queen, Oprah Winfrey, going to introduce the Bachchan family's youngest member, Beti B - one of India's youngest and probably most famous and mysterious celebrities - on her show? She could well be.
Sat, 21 Jan 2012 04:42:19 -0800
- Aishwarya Rai, Abhishek Bachchan Planning Vacation in London With 'Beti B'?
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and husband Abhishek Bachchan have traveled the whole world together. But for quite a while now both Ash and Abhi haven?t been seen out together.
Mon, 09 Jan 2012 02:34:27 -0800
- Aishwarya Rai Expected to Throw Exclusive Party for Oprah Winfrey in India
Oprah Winfrey has officially announced that she will be making her first trip to India and who better to welcome her with a party than Bollywood beauty, Aishwarya Rai and her husband Abhishek Bachchan.
Wed, 11 Jan 2012 08:33:38 -0800
- Dr. Khanna and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, "The Most Beautiful Woman on Earth," Featured in Elegant Living Magazine
LASIK surgeon to the stars and "The Most Beautiful Woman on Earth" featured in Elegant Living Magazine.Hollywood, CA (PRWEB) January 25, 2012 Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has been declared as the most beautiful woman on earth. Recently she was featured on the front cover of the Elegant Living Magazine. The article recaptures her rise to stardom from humble beginnings. A few pages apart was a similar ...
Wed, 25 Jan 2012 03:06:02 -0800
- Oprah Winfrey Parties with Aishwarya Rai, Amitabh Bachchan in India
A sari-clad Oprah Winfrey was spotted with Bollywood glitterati Aishwarya Rai and Amitabh Bachchan Monday night where she was introduced to two-month-old Beti B and was the guest of honor at the house of Parmeshwar Godrej.
Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:57:10 -0800
- This Too Shall Pass ~ Quote of the Day ~ Video of the Day ~ Scripture of the Day : ) 02/04/2012
Right now, I'm following the Buddhist principle: Smile as abuse is hurled your way and this too shall pass. : o ) Aishwarya Rai . . .
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:57:46 -0800
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