Bollywood Actress

Aishwarya Rai was born in the south indian state of Karnataka in Manglore on 1st Nov 1973. She was younger of the two siblings, her brother being 3 yrs elder. When she was about 4 years old her family moved to Bombay permanatly. Her father worked as a merchant navy officer. Aishwarya did her schooling at Arya Vidya Mandir, Santacruz. Academically, she did very well and earned her position as the head girl of her school. Ash chose the science stream while at DG Ruparel College, her favorite subject being Zoology. Aishwarya wanted to do medicine, but circumstances didn't let her. Instead she chose Architecture and passed the interview at Raheja College with flying colors. By this time, Aishwarya had started getting modelling assignments. She then decided to take a break from architecture and concentrate on modelling. From that point there was no looking back. Ash became a household name with the pepsi ad campaign. She was crowned Miss Femina World and went on to win the Miss world title at Sun City in 1994.Ash made her movie debut with Mani Ratnam's Iruvar. After doing a couple of movies in Tamil, she finally made her debut in Bollywood with Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya which was bombed at the box office and so was her next movie Aa Ab Laut Chalen which was also declared a flop. finally tasted success with Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Hum Dil De Chupke Sanam in which her co-star was Salman Khan. Ash started dating Salman after the movie and the couple was the talk of the town. However, the two split after tensions between the couple lead to domestic violence.

Ash started dating Vivek Oberoi, but was never open about her relationship with the actor. The two even did a movie together ‘Kyun Ho Gaya Na’ in which the actress sealed her first onscreen kiss. Ash is considered to be the most beautiful woman in the world and has been on famous US shows like Oprah Winfrey and David Letterman. She is also, endorsing International brands L’Oreal, Pepsi, Longines watches and Fuji Films. Aishwarya Rai got married to Abhishek Bachchan on April 20th, 2007.

AS AN ACTOR:

* Jodhaa Akbar ...... Jodhaa

* Provoked (April 6, 2007)

* Guru (January 12, 2007) ...... Sujatha

* Rani Laxmibai (2007) (Announced)

* Happy Birthday (2007) (To Go On Floor)

* Kuchi Kuchi Hota Hai (2007) (To Go On Floor)

* Sarkar Sequel (2007) (Announced)

* Raaste (2007) (Announced)

* Dhoom 2 (November 24, 2006) ...... Sunheri

* Umrao Jaan (November 3, 2006) ...... Umraao Jaan

* The Mistress Of Spices (2006) ...... Tilo

* The Last Legion (2006) (Under Production)

* Saamna (2006)

* Bunty Aur Babli (May 27, 2005) ...... Special Appearance

* Shabd (February 4, 2005) ...... Antara Vashisth/Tammana

* Raincoat (December 24, 2004) ...... Neeru

* Balle Balle! From Amritsar To L.A (October 8, 2004) ...... Lalita Bakshi

* Kyun! Ho Gaya Na (August 13, 2004) ...... Diya Malhotra

* Khakee (January 23, 2004) ...... Mahalaxmi

* Kuch Naa Kaho (September 5, 2003) ...... Namrata Shrivastav

* Dil Ka Rishta (January 17, 2003) ...... Tia

* Chokher Bali (2003)

* Shakti - The Power (September 20, 2002) ...... Dream Girl

* Devdas (July 12, 2002) ...... Parvati ('Paro')

* 23rd March 1931: Shaheed (June 7, 2002) ...... Bhagat Singh'S Fiancee (Sp.App Song)

* Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin (May 31, 2002) ...... Komal Rastogi

* Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam (May 24, 2002) ...... Special Appearance

* Albela (April 20, 2001) ...... Tony

* Mohabbatein (October 27, 2000) ...... Megha

* Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke (September 29, 2000) ...... Sahiba Gareval

* Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai (August 24, 2000) ...... Preeti Virat

* Josh (June 9, 2000) ...... Shirley

* Mela (January 7, 2000) ...... Champakali Special Appearance

* Radheshyam Seetaram (2000)

* Hum Panchhi Ek Daal Ke (2000)

* Taal (August 13, 1999) ...... Mansi

* Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (June 18, 1999) ...... Nandini

* Aa Ab Laut Chalen (January 22, 1999) ...... Pooja Walia

* Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya (August 15, 1997) ...... Ashi Kapoor