Date of Birth: November 1, 1973
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Biography
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, born on November 1, 1973, in Mangalore, Karnataka, India, is one of the most celebrated actresses in Indian cinema. She gained international fame after winning the Miss World pageant in 1994. Aishwarya debuted in the film industry with the Tamil film “Iruvar” in 1997, directed by Mani Ratnam, and later made her Bollywood debut with “Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya” in the same year. Her breakthrough role came in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s “Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam” (1999) for which she won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress. She has since appeared in numerous successful films like “Devdas” (2002), “Dhoom 2” (2006), “Jodhaa Akbar” (2008), and “Guzaarish” (2010). Aishwarya is also known for her work in international cinema, with roles in movies like “Bride & Prejudice” (2004), “The Pink Panther 2” (2009), and “Provoked” (2006). She has been a brand ambassador for several global brands and is a regular at the Cannes Film Festival, where she has been a jury member. In 2007, Aishwarya married Abhishek Bachchan, a prominent Bollywood actor, and they have a daughter named Aaradhya. She has been recognized with numerous awards and honors, including the Padma Shri, India’s fourth-highest civilian award, in 2009.
5 Interesting Facts about Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
1. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was the first Indian actress to be a jury member at the Cannes Film Festival in 2003.
2. She was originally set to make her Bollywood debut with “Raja Hindustani” (1996) but had to drop out due to her pageant commitments.
3. Aishwarya turned down a role in the Hollywood blockbuster “Troy” because she was uncomfortable with the intimate scenes.
4. She is the first Indian actress to have her wax statue at Madame Tussauds in London.
5. Aishwarya is not just an actress but also an accomplished classical dancer trained in Bharatanatyam.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
1. “Life will take its toll on all of us. We get injured, we get old… looks fade. The one thing that will never go away is your personality.”
2. “I always believed that my silence on several topics will be an advantage in the long run.”
3. “I don’t believe in proving a point to anybody. Nobody is that important.”
4. “Right now, I’m following the Buddhist principle: Smile as abuse is hurled your way and this too shall pass.”
5. “Even in India the Hindi film industry might be the best known, but there are movies made in other regional languages in the south and the east.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
At her peak, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s net worth has been estimated to be approximately $100 million.
Children
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan have one daughter named Aaradhya Bachchan, born on November 16, 2011.
Relevant Links
1. [Aishwarya Rai Bachchan – IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0706787/
2. [Aishwarya Rai Bachchan – Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aishwarya_Rai_Bachchan
4. [Aishwarya Rai Bachchan – Forbes](https://www.forbes.com/profile/aishwarya-rai-bachchan/
5. [Aishwarya Rai Bachchan – Official Twitter](https://twitter.com/aishwaryarai
