Aishwarya Rai's Birthday: How She Has Conquered The Cinematic Universe

It is Aishwarya Rai’s birthday, and we cannot help but reflect on some of the iconic roles played by Miss World in 1994. She is one of the most renowned personalities in the world, both in Bollywood and Hollywood.

She is one of the few actors who has worked not only in Hindi but also in the Tamil and Bengali film industry. With numerous accolades and awards in her name, Rai has time and again proved why she is among the crown jewels of the Hindi film industry.

Here is looking back at her roles that left a mark in our hearts.

Bride And Prejudice (2004)

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Rai started her acting career very early in life. However, she gained international fame with her British film Bride and Prejudice, a Bollywood adaptation of Jane Austen’s novel Pride and Prejudice.

She played a Punjabi manifestation of Elizabeth and received mixed reactions from critics. According to reports, it was built over a budget of $7 million but garnered $24 million.

Devdas (2002)

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There are different adaptations of the famous love story of Devdas. However, Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s remains to be the most popular one. It was as if every character was cast to perfection.

Rai played Paro, the childhood love of Devdas aka Shah Rukh Khan. Released in 2002, the romantic drama won five national awards. By 2003, it grossed approximately $35 million worldwide. Can you think of any better duo than Madhuri Dixit and Rai dancing on Dola Re Dola?

Jodhaa Akbar (2008)

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Jodhaa Akbar was a period drama and the love-hate relationship between the Mughal King Akbar and Rajput Princess Jodhaa Bai. Rai was a sight to behold in various intricate lehengas designed for her.

The film bagged 10 International Indian Film Academy Awards and seven Star Screen Awards. Released in 2008, its worldwide earnings were around $28.37 million. The movie starred Hrithik Roshan in the lead and was narrated by none other than Amitabh Bachchan.

Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016)

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Directed by Karan Johar, Ae Dil Hai Mushkil was considered Rai’s comeback on the silver screen. She played the love interest of Ranbir Kapoor, who was heartbroken after his one true love Alizeh, played by Anushka Sharma, married her love.

Rai was applauded for delivering intimate scenes with such elegance. In fact, Shah Rukh Khan also made a cameo appearance in the film as the ex-husband of Saba. Reported the film was made over a budget of $15 million (approximately ₹100 crores then), and its worldwide earnings crossed the ₹20 million mark.

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Ponniyin Selvan: I (2022)

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The recent Tamil-language periodic drama has everyone talking about the role Miss World 1994 played in it. The film has many renowned actors from regional cinema whose acting has made it a commercial success.

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The film has earned $63 million (₹500 crores) to become the highest-grossing Tamil film. In the year when Bollywood was struggling to produce hits, PS-I set out to become the third-highest-grossing film in India.

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