Aishwarya Rai
Aishwarya Rai
Full Name and Common Aliases
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is a renowned Indian actress, model, and former Miss World winner. She is commonly known as Aishwarya Rai, Ash, or the former title of her birth name, Abhishek's wife.
Birth and Death Dates
Born on January 1, 1973, in Mangalore, Karnataka, India, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is still active in the entertainment industry and has not passed away.
Nationality and Profession(s)
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan holds Indian nationality and is a former model, actress, and beauty queen. She was a successful model before transitioning to acting, where she has appeared in over 30 films.
Early Life and Background
Growing up in a conservative family, Aishwarya's early life was centered around her family values and education. Her father, KR Krishnan, was an engineer while her mother, Vrinda Rai, was a homemaker. She is the third of four children, with two sisters and one brother. After completing her schooling at Arya Vidya Mandir in Mumbai, Aishwarya pursued architecture but later shifted to psychology.
Major Accomplishments
Aishwarya Rai's rise to fame began when she won the Miss India title in 1994, followed by becoming the third Indian woman to win the Miss World crown. She then transitioned into acting with her first film, _Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya_, in 1997. Her breakthrough performance came with the critically acclaimed film _Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam_ (1999), earning her a Filmfare Award for Best Actress.
Notable Works or Actions
Some of Aishwarya's most notable works include:
The Bollywood blockbuster _Devdas_ (2002)
The international production _The Last Legion_ (2007) opposite Ben Kingsley and Colin Firth
Her critically acclaimed performances in _Sarvam_ (2011), _Guzaarish_ (2010), and _Jazbaa_ (2015)Impact and Legacy
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's impact on the Indian film industry cannot be overstated. She is known for her versatility, beauty, and dedication to her craft. Her influence extends beyond acting as she has become a cultural icon in India and globally.Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is widely quoted and remembered for her:
Timeless Beauty: She has been named one of the most beautiful people in the world, gracing numerous magazine covers.
Acting Prowess: With a career spanning over two decades, she has consistently delivered critically acclaimed performances that showcase her range as an actress.
Philanthropy and Social Work: Aishwarya is involved with several charitable organizations, including UNICEF and the Polio Eradication Program in India.
Quotes by Aishwarya Rai
I don't want to win any brownie points for giving good copy to the press. I've been extremely dignified and well-behaved while dealing with journalists. So many journalists who have interacted with me have come away pleasantly surprised.
But I have made no conscious effort to look battered and bruised. It is just the way one feels when one is put in a certain traumatic situation.
Okay, let's take statistics. How many interviews have I given you in the last six years? Just five or six? Doesn't that say something? I hate to sound immodest, but this dates back to my personality since the age of 13. I've always got attention, which at times has been quite unwarranted.
for me, it went beyond being a beauty queen. For me, it was about being the 20-year-old girl from India on international platform and a lot of people actually would assume that I wasn't even educated in India because of the way I'd speak. And they'd be like, 'Have you studied in India? Do you actually speak English out there?' and, I was like, 'This is so interesting that so many people know so little about my country.' and this is exactly what I wanted to do when I set out on this little mission in my head.
It's a wonderfully told story, ... I look for work that is meaningful and where I can be able to contribute to tell a story.
Someone said to me this week that you are a Greek goddess with the soul of an Indian. What is the finest complement you have ever received? The one that touched you the most,
Professionally, I'm on a roll. I have no doubts about the way my career has been going. I've never felt the need to name-drop or align myself with a particular project just to stay in the news. Regrettably, I've had to dissociate myself from quite a few projects.
Well, when people call me real. I love it. And it has a lot of meaning, ... It means a lot to me and it's touching. People would see that and acknowledge it.
We'll cross the bridge when we reach it, ... But yeah. We - let's see. We'll work on the story, work on the scene. I'll work on the part and, and let's see.