Aishwarya Rai dazzles at Cannes
Indian star Aishwarya Rai Bachchan dazzled at the opening ceremony of the prestigious Cannes Film Festival. The actress, who is a part of the jury since 1993, was accompanied by her husband Abhishek Bachchan. Ash was spotted at the premiere of the opening film Up wearing a white ruffled gown that clung to her perfect figure. Completely stunning, holding a swarovski red box clutch, the actress wore red peep-toe heels, pearl drop earrings and rings.
Later, Abhishek Bachchan inaugurated the India Pavillion on the Cannes beach front. However, Ash did not accompany her husband for this event disappointing many on lookers.
Biography:
Born Aishwarya Rai
1 November 1973 (1973-11-01) (age 35)
Mangalore, Karnataka, India
Other name(s) Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
Occupation Model, actress
Years active 1997 – present
Spouse(s) Abhishek Bachchan (2007–present)
Miss World
While pursuing her studies in architecture, Rai began modeling on the side. In the 1994 Miss India contest, she won the second place behind Sushmita Sen, and was crowned Miss India World. She went on to win the Miss World title the same year, where she also won the Miss Photogenic award. She abandoned her academic education after winning the pageant and spent one year reigning as Miss World in London. Rai then started working as a professional model and then moved on to her current profession as an actress.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Language | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Iruvar | Tamil | Pushpa/Kalpana | Double role |
| Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya | Hindi | Ashi Kapoor | ||
| 1998 | Jeans | Tamil | Madhumita | Winner, Filmfare Best Actress Award South India's official entry to the Oscars |
| 1999 | Aa Ab Laut Chalen | Hindi | Pooja | |
| Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam | Hindi | Nandini | Winner, Filmfare Best Actress Award | |
| Ravoyi Chandamama | Telugu | Special appearance | ||
| Taal | Hindi | Mansi | Nominated, Filmfare Best Actress Award | |
| 2000 | Mela | Hindi | Champakali | Guest appearance |
| Kandukondain Kandukondain | Tamil | Meenakshi Bala | ||
| Josh | Hindi | Shirley | ||
| Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai | Hindi | Preeti Virat | Nominated, Filmfare Best Actress Award | |
| Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke | Hindi | Sahiba Grewal | ||
| Mohabbatein | Hindi | Megha | Nominated, Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award | |
| 2001 | Albela | Hindi | Sonia | |
| 2002 | Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam | Hindi | Suman | Guest appearance |
| Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin | Hindi | Komal Rastogi | ||
| 23rd March 1931: Shaheed | Hindi | Special appearance | ||
| Devdas | Hindi | Parvati (Paro) | Winner, Filmfare Best Actress Award India's official entry to the Oscars | |
| Shakti: The Power | Hindi | Herself | Special appearance in song Ishq Kamina | |
| 2003 | Chokher Bali | Bengali | Binodhini | |
| Dil Ka Rishta | Hindi | Tia Sharma | ||
| Kuch Naa Kaho | Hindi | Namrata Shrivastav | ||
| 2004 | Bride & Prejudice | English | Lalita Bakshi | |
| Khakee | Hindi | Mahalakshmi | ||
| Kyun...! Ho Gaya Na | Hindi | Diya Malhotra | ||
| Raincoat | Hindi | Neerja | Nominated, Filmfare Best Actress Award | |
| 2005 | Shabd | Hindi | Antara Vashist/Tammana | |
| Bunty Aur Babli | Hindi | Special appearance in the song Kajra Re | ||
| Mistress of Spices | English | Tilo | ||
| 2006 | Umrao Jaan | Hindi | Umrao Jaan | |
| Dhoom 2 | Hindi | Sunehri | Nominated, Filmfare Best Actress Award | |
| 2007 | Guru | Hindi | Sujata | Nominated, Filmfare Best Actress Award |
| Provoked | English/Hindi | Kiranjit Ahluwalia | ||
| The Last Legion | English | Mira | ||
| 2008 | Jodhaa Akbar | Hindi | Jodhaa Bai | Nominated, Filmfare Best Actress Award |
| Sarkar Raj | Hindi | Anita Rajan | ||
| 2009 | The Pink Panther 2 | English | Sonia Solandres | |
| Ashokavanam | Tamil | Filming | ||
| Raavan | Hindi | Filming | ||
| Action Replay | Hindi | Filming | ||
| 2010 | Endhiran | Tamil | Filming |
