Aishwarya Rai Biography

Date of Birth:1 November 1973, 

Place of Birth:Mangalore, Karnataka
                      India 

Birth Name:Aishwarya Krishnaraj Rai 

Nickname:Ash,Gullu 

Height:5' 7" (1.70 m) 

Born into a traditional south Indian family, Aishwarya started modeling at a young age. This green-blue-eyed beauty appeared in advertisements for many prestigious firms; the ones that brought her into the limelight were the garden sari and the Pepsi ad. Crowned Miss India 1994 runner-up, she was a hot favorite in the run for miss world title, which she won, her beauty and charm made her India's darling. Ash stormed into the Indian movie industry, where she has proven herself a brilliant & genuine actress. Aishwarya Rai performance in The Duo (1997) was critically acclaimed, and she won the Screen best female debutant award for her role in ...Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya (1997). Aishwarya Rai was adored in movies like Taal, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Devdas, her item number in 'Bunty & Bubbly' had sent waves of rhythm across the nation. With her successful Bollywood movies & prestigious Hollywood projects lined up for release it is impossible to ignore this Indian diva in international scenes.

Spouse

Abhishek Bachchan (20 April 2007 - present)

Trade Mark

Aishwarya Rai blue-green eyes

Trivia

Wanted to study medicine, but circumstances prevented her.

Miss World 1994.

Dated Salman Khan.

Was offered Rani Mukherjee's role in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998).

Runner up, Miss India 1994

Ambassador (spokesperson) for Longines watches since 1999.

Daughter of Vrinda Rai

Sister of Aditya Rai

Where Are They Now

(May 2003) Released "Aishwarya's Greatest Hits" on DVD containing 50 of her music videos to date.

(April 2004) Will start her world-wide tour to perform alongside stars Lara Dutta, Celina Jaitley, Hrithik Roshan, and Fardeen Khan.