Aishwarya Rai biography, age, daughter, net worth, young, height, eyes 2025

Aishwarya Rai - biography

Aishwarya Rai is an Indian actress and model, widely considered one of the world's most beautiful women. Throughout her career, she's taken on dozens of diverse roles, but the actress says that her best role is being a wife and mother. Net worth: $35 million.

Childhood and youth

The Queen of Indian Cinema was born on November 1, 1973, in the administrative center of Mangalore, Karnataka. Her father, Krishnarai Rai, worked as a military biologist, while her mother pursued literary work. Aishwarya grew up with her older brother, raised with the educational approach typical of intellectual Indian families, which included, apart from regular schooling, the study of national traditions and history, as well as music and dance.

Aishwarya spent her childhood and youth in Bombay (now Mumbai) where her father got a place in a research institute.

Aishwarya Rai (center) in her school years

After school, the young woman, who was already turning heads with her extraordinary beauty, became a student at a private college, and after graduation, entered the architecture program of the National University of Arts.

In 1991, she decided to pursue modeling, which is why she had to leave her university studies. Initially, Aishwarya appeared in commercials and represented local cosmetics brands, and participated in beauty pageants. After winning several regional pageants, in 1994 she decided to compete in Miss World.

The beauty contest was held in South Africa, where Aishwarya became the winner, being crowned Miss World, as well as Miss Photogenic. Crown and all, she returned home to India, where her victory became a national holiday.

Career. The beginning of Bollywood fame.

The beauty queen made her film debut in 1997 in the drama Iruvar, which tells about the difficult relationship between the film star Anandan and politician Selvan. In the picture, the aspiring actress played two roles at once: the village simpleton Pushpavalli and actress Kalpana. Both audiences and film critics warmly received the crowned beauty queen's performance in this challenging role and forgave her for the failure of her next film.

In the melodrama ...Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya, directed by Rahul Rawail, the actress played student Ashi, who must marry someone she doesn't love to honor her family's wishes. But like most Bollywood films, the story delivers a happy ending with plenty of dancing: at the airport, she meets a guy who pretends to be her fiancé and falls in love with him. The impostor is played by the famous Bobby Deol. Despite negative reviews and the film's poor box office performance, Rai won an award as a promising newcomer.

Between 1997 and 2000, the actress appeared in numerous Indian films, taking part in the movies Taal, Jeans, Aa Ab Laut Chalen, and others. Aishwarya's filming partners were such stars as Akshay Khanna, Salman Khan, Suman Ranganathan, and Anil Kapoor.

Soon Rai received her first award. Playing the role of Nandini in the melodrama Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, the actress won one of the most prestigious Bollywood awards for Best Actress - the Filmfare Award. Bollywood film fans consider her duet with Salman Khan one of the most beautiful in the history of Indian cinema.

Since the beginning of the 2000s, Bollywood cinema has begun to regain its former popularity, largely due to the participation of Aishwarya Rai. Despite critics who claimed her beauty masked a lack of talent and drive, Aishwarya honed her acting skills with each new role, embodying romantic heroines on the screen. Her expressive eyes, ability to master complex dance sequences, and gift for conveying emotional subtlety earned her well-deserved recognition as an outstanding actress.

The 2000 film Josh became a hit both in India and internationally. In the film, Aishwarya played the sister of a youth group leader, portrayed by Indian cinema superstar Shahrukh Khan. Shot on the stunning island of Goa, the film's beautiful landscapes provided the perfect backdrop for a story that blended melodrama with thriller elements.

In 2002, the actress reunited with Shahrukh Khan in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's epic musical Devdas, where Aishwarya and Khan played star-crossed lovers. Madhuri Dixit played a jewel-adorned courtesan determined to tear the lovers apart. Faced with an impossible decision, the weak-willed Devdas abandons Paro, Aishwarya's character. A heart-wrenching tale of doomed love, the film stands as a Bollywood masterpiece. For the role of Paro, the actress received a second Filmfare award.

Aishwarya Rai and Madhuri Dixit in Devdas

Between 2002 and 2004, Aishwarya starred in over ten films. Her standout roles include Suman in the drama Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam, where she starred alongside Shahrukh Khan and Salman Khan, Sanzhana in the action-comedy Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha, and Neeru in the breathtakingly beautiful melodrama Raincoat.

In the spectacular 2006 action film Dhoom: 2, which follows police officer Jay and his partner Ali on their adventures, the actress played a stunning master thief. The film paired Aishwarya with Abhishek Bachchan and Hrithik Roshan. Shot in Rio de Janeiro, the film captured vibrant Latin colors and rhythms.

Hollywood and European filmography

In the musical comedy the American-British co-production Bride & Prejudice, the actress played the role of one of the four sisters, whose lives are orchestrated by their scheming mother. This vibrant international take on Jane Austen's beloved novel hit theaters in 2004 to great success. The suitors vying for Mrs. Bakshi's beautiful daughters (played by Nadira Babbar) were Nevin Andrews, Martin Henderson, and Daniel Gillis.

Bride & Prejudice - trailer

2005's romantic drama The Mistress of Spices didn't win over critics, but audiences embraced it. The distinctly Indian story, transplanted to San Francisco, lacked the usual Bollywood dance numbers and songs, but Aishwarya's portrayal of the mystical shopkeeper who presides over a small spice emporium was truly mesmerizing. The actress's partner was Dylan McDermott. Anupam Kher and Padma Lakshmi also appeared in the film.

In 2007, she took on the role of Mira in the big-screen adaptation of Valerio Massimo Manfredi's bestseller The Last Legion. This epic historical drama exploring the origins of the ninth legion legend also featured Colin Firth, Peter Mullan, British heartthrob Rupert Friend and Sir Ben Kingsley.

Aishwarya Rai and Steve Martin The Pink Panther 2

Her next Hollywood venture cast her as a forensic scientist in The Pink Panther 2. Like its predecessor, the sequel proved to be a box office hit, and the Indian star's presence only added to the film's appeal. The cast also included Jean Reno, Andy Garcia, and comedy legend Steve Martin.

The Return to Indian cinema

In 2010, Aishwarya Rai appeared in several Bollywood films, including the drama Guzaarish, before taking a career hiatus. Fans didn't see their beloved star return until 2015, in the criminal thriller Jazbaa. She played the devastating role of a lawyer fighting to save her kidnapped child from criminals. The movie also featured Irfan Khan and Jackie Shroff.

Aishwarya Rai dancing (in Jazbaa)

In 2016, Aishwarya starred in Omung Kumar's historical drama Sarbjit and the unrequited love story Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, in which the role of her rival was performed by Anushka Sharma.

Aishwarya Rai – Indian model and actress, one of the most beautiful women on the planet

In 2017, she starred alongside Anil Kapoor in the heartfelt drama Fanney Khan.

Aishwarya Rai's personal life

Starting in 1999, the actress began dating actor Salman Khan. The romance between two of Bollywood's most beautiful stars developed quickly, but Salman became jealous of her past and potential admirers, sometimes even resorting to physical abuse. The toxic relationship ended two years later, leaving the actress unable to start dating again for quite some time.

In 2006, Aishwarya started dating Abhishek Bachchan, a member of Bollywood's most prominent acting dynasty. Their romance began while filming Dhoom: 2, where they starred as co-leads.

In 2007, Aishwarya and Abhishek got married, and in 2011 their daughter Aaradhiya was born.

Aishwarya Rai and her daughter Aaradhiya

In 2017, internet rumors began swirling about a possible second pregnancy that might explain her career hiatus, but these rumors were never confirmed. In an Elle interview, Aishwarya revealed she'd taken a break to focus more on her daughter and figure out her next career moves.

Aishwarya Rai at present

Aishwarya regularly appears on the covers of various magazines and is still the face of LʻOreal. She's also a brand ambassador for luxury Swiss watchmaker Longines and continues to wow fans with her incredible post-baby body, which she maintained through yoga and meditation. In fall 2018, responding to millions of fan requests, the star finally joined Instagram, where she occasionally posts photos of her growing daughter Aaradhya and shares beauty tips.

In 2020, Aishwarya Rai contracted a coronavirus. The fans became aware of the confirmed diagnosis in July. Her husband and daughter also tested positive. A couple of weeks later, the actress was discharged from the hospital.

Mary Morales

I would like to see this charming Indian actress more often in new films and preferably Hollywood ones. And now, as I understand it, she decided to devote time to her family.

2021-05-12 17:01:34
Pearl Taylor

In the pink panther, Aishwarya didn`t really impress me, but when it comes to looks, she has no equal.

2021-05-01 15:30:39
Juan Wilson

I think it`s worth watching Indian films with Rai to get into this atmosphere, which is native to the actress.

2021-04-24 10:15:44
Ruth Hicks

An incredibly beautiful woman who even won the Miss World title!!! I remember Aishwarya Rai from the movie «Mistress of Spices».

2021-04-15 21:49:06
Logan Eric Rivera

Aishwarya is just like a real Indian princess. An example of an intelligent, well-mannered beauty with manners.

2021-03-07 08:28:58

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