Aishwarya Rai Biography
AISHWARYA RAI (Ash) is one of Bollywood's pre-eminent leading ladies. This Indian darling burst upon the world stage when her striking beauty, poise and commanding intelligence won her the Miss World crown in 1994. This former architecture major soon became one of India's most famous models landing a prestigious Pepsi campaign and appearing in Vogue Magazine. India's top Bollywood directors were soon lining up to work with Ash. Her film debut in Mani Rathnam's 'Iruvar' (1997) received critical acclaim and her performance in Rahul Rawail's '…Aur Paar Ho Gaya' (1997) garnered her the Best Female Debutante Award. In 2000 she was awarded Best Actress by FilmFare and Zee Cine for her work in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's "Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam", in that same year, nominated for Best SUPPORTING Actress for her special appearance in Aditya Chopra's MOHABBATEIN. In 2001 Ash was nominated for FilmFare's Best Actress Award for Satish Kaushik's "Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai".
Ash's star continued to rise in 2002 working again with Sajay Leela Bhansali in 'Devdas'. 'Devdas' is the most ambitious and most successful film in Bollywood history. It became the first Bollywood picture to ever receive a special screening at this year's Cannes Film Festival and broke box-office records in India and the United States. Daily Variety's (06/12/02) Derek Elley describes 'Devdas' as "…some of the most sumptuous production values in Bollywood history…" Elley describes Ash as "almost Audrey Hepburn-like", Moulin Rouge director Baz Luhrmann says "I loved her in Devdas" and Julia Roberts calls her "the world's most beautiful woman".
2003 brought even more exciting opportunities. Ash became the first Indian actor to be a member of the jury at the Cannes Film Festival. Ash is also the latest member of the elite L'Oreal Dream Team, joining beauties Catherine Deneuve & Andie MacDowell as their international ambassador. She graced the covers of India Today and the prestigious TIME Magazine. Time Magazine has also listed her on their list of the “100 Most Influential People in the World Today”. She has graced numerous covers worldwide including USA, UK, CHINA, RUSSIA, ISRAEL, UNITED EMERITES, ITALY, SPAIN, MEXICO and FRANCE. Ash was also listed on Rolling Stone Magazine's annual "Hot List", Hello Magazine’s Most Attractive Women in the World”, Stuff Magazine, FHM magazine, V-Life from Variety Magazine, GQ Magazine, New York Times Magazine, Harper’s & Queen and countless others.
2004 saw Aishwarya take on the leading role in her first English language film for Gurinder Chadha in “Bride & Prejudice”. She also became the first Indian female to be immortalized in wax at the world famous Madame Tussaud’s wax museum in London.
With over 17,000 websites dedicated to her, Ash finally launched her “Official Website” www.AishwaryaWorld.com
2005 started with appearances on “60 Minutes”, “David Letterman Show” and the most watched television program in the world the “Oprah Winfrey Show”. Her recent appearance on the top rated BBC show “HardTalk Extra” was seen in 200 countries. She currently graces the covers of Cosmopolitan Magazine, Emirates Woman, Paris Match, Cine Blitz, America Way Magazine and America Magazine.
Aishwarya’s career continues to grow even stronger. In 2006 she will be seen in Mistress of Spices for director Paul Berges, Jag Mundhra’s Provoked, J. P. Dutta’s Umrao Jaan, Sanjay Gadhvi’s Dhoom 2, Ashutosh Gowariker’s Jodha Akbar and legendary film producer Dino De Laurentiis’s The Last Legion opposite Colin Firth and Sir Ben Kingsley. The Queen of Bollywood is already becoming the talk of tinseltown and is currently in negotiations on two major motion pictures and has film commitments well into 2009.
Aishwarya bowled over by Rajinikanth - Oneindia
South Asian Women's ForumAishwarya bowled over by RajinikanthOneindia, India - 19 hours agoAishwarya Rai, the queen of Indian tinsel world says that superstar Rajinikanth is an incredible personality she has ever seen in her career. ...Aishwarya Rai and Rajnikant start second shooting schedule for ... South Asian Women's Forumall 2 news articles
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan- a real life superwoman? - Zee News
SifyAishwarya Rai Bachchan- a real life superwoman?Zee News, India - 15 hours agoMumbai, Oct 06: The Bachchan bahurani, Aishwarya Rai calls herself a real life superwoman. Yeah? you read that right; the world-renowned beauty in a candid ...I identify a lot with Abhishek: Aishwarya SifyI play a superwoman in real life everyday: Ash Hindustan Times'Sometimes, even I want to scream' Times of IndiaRediff - Sifyall 48 news articles
The question that upset Aishwarya Rai - Apun Ka Choice
The question that upset Aishwarya RaiApun Ka Choice, CA - 28 minutes agoBy Aparajita Ghosh On her recent visit to New Delhi, Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai was asked a question that upset her visibly. ...
Having a fant-Ash-tic time? - Times of India
Having a fant-Ash-tic time?Times of India, India - 57 minutes agoAishwarya Rai Bachchan was in town recently for the inauguration of the Longines boutique in Ambience Mall, Gurgaon. Longines Asia Pacific sales manager, ...
Aishwarya Rai- Salman Khan reunite to share screen space - News Line 365
News Line 365Aishwarya Rai- Salman Khan reunite to share screen spaceNews Line 365, India - Oct 4, 2008Salman Khan maybe a sordid chapter in the life of Aishwarya Rai but he is ready to bury the hatchet and share screen space with her in an upcoming project. ...Aishwarya joins Sourav's fan club India TodayAsh flaunts Bong bond Calcutta Telegraphall 3 news articles
Ash on Rajinikanth - Galatta.com
Ash on RajinikanthGalatta.com, India - 18 hours agoAishwarya Rai was all praise for superstar Rajinikanth. While speaking to reporters during the inauguration of a boutique in Gurgaon, Aishwarya Rai briefed ...
Aishwarya Rai is on Vogue - NDTV.com
Thaindian.comAishwarya Rai is on VogueNDTV.com, India - Sep 25, 2008After Bipasha Basu, Priyanka Chopra, Deepika Podukone and Preity Zinta, Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan will also be seen on the cover of fashion ...Aishwarya Rai sizzles on Vogue cover Apun Ka ChoiceAishwarya Rai on Vogue cover News Line 365Aishwarya Rai on Vogue cover Khabrein.infoIndiaGlitz - South Asian Women's Forumall 34 news articles
It's a pleasure being overshadowed by Ash - NDTV.com
NDTV.comIt's a pleasure being overshadowed by AshNDTV.com, India - Sep 30, 2008Abhishek Bachchan, who is all geared up for the release of Drona this week, says he doesn't mind being overshadowed by his wife Aishwarya Rai. ...
For once, it's not all about the money - Times of India
For once, it's not all about the moneyTimes of India, India - Oct 5, 2008Similarly, he also has the sets for people like Mukesh Ambani, Anil Ambani, Lakshmi Mittal, Aishwarya Rai, Shahrukh Khan, Narayan Murthy and Rahul Bajaj, ...
Sonam to star in Anil's Jane Austen adaptation? - Bollywood Spice
Sonam to star in Anil's Jane Austen adaptation?Bollywood Spice, India - 12 hours ago... the second Bollywood musical of a Jane Austen novel, following the international success of Bride and Prejudice, which starred Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. ...
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