Aishwarya Rai: July 2008

Birth Name

Aishwarya Krishnaraj Rai

Nickname

Ash ,Gullu ,The Queen of Bollywood

Height
5' 7" (1.70 m)

Biography

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. Her performance in Iruver (1997) was critically acclaimed, and she won the Screen best female debutant award for her role in ...Aur Pyar Ho Gaya(1997).

She 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.

Filmography

As An Actor

Sarkar Raj (June 6, 2008) (Released) ...... Anita Rajan
Jodha Akbar (February 15, 2008) (Released) ...... Jodhaa
Rani Laxmibai(2008) (Announced)
Raaste (2008) (Announced)
Happy Birthday(2008) (To Go On Floor)
Provoked(April 6, 2007) (Released)
Guru (January 12, 2007) (Released) ...... Sujatha
Dhoom 2 (November 24, 2006) (Released) ...... Sunheri
Umrao Jan(November 3, 2006) (Released) ...... Umraao Jaan

Saamna (2006)
The Mistress Of Species (2006) (Released) ...... Tilo
The Last Legion (2006) (Under Production)
Bunty Aur Bubly (May 27, 2005) (Released) ...... Special Appearance
Shabd (February 4, 2005) (Released) ...... Antara Vashisth/Tammana
Rainkot(December 24, 2004) (Released) ...... Neeru
Kyun! Ho Gaya Na (August 13, 2004) (Released) ...... Diya Malhotra
Khakee(January 23, 2004) (Released) ...... Mahalaxmi
Kuch Naa Kaho (September 5, 2003) (Released) ...... Namrata Shrivastav
Dil Ka Rishta (January 17, 2003) (Released) ...... Tia
Chokher Bali (2003) (Released)
Shakti - The Power (September 20, 2002) (Released) ...... Dream Girl

Devdas (July 12, 2002) (Released) ...... Parvati ('Paro')
23rd March 1931 Shaheed (June 7, 2002) (Released) ...... Bhagat Singh'S Fiancee (Sp.App Song)
Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin (May 31, 2002) (Released) ...... Komal Rastogi
Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam (May 24, 2002) (Released) ...... Special Appearance
Albela (April 20, 2001) (Released) ...... Tony
Mohabbatein (October 27, 2000) (Released) ...... Megha
Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke (September 29, 2000) (Released) ...... Sahiba Gareval
Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai (August 24, 2000) (Released) ...... Preeti Virat
Josh (June 9, 2000) (Released) ...... Shirley