[Super Girl]

Aishwarya Rai Appreciation Thread

Hey everyone! I wanted to open this appreciation thread for the beautiful Indian actress, Aishwarya Rai AKA Miss World 1994 who is currently bursting into Hollywood.



Biography (from http://www.aishwaryaworld.com ):

AISHWARYA RAI (Ash) is one of Bollywood's pre-eminent leading ladies. This Indian darling burst upon the world stage when her striking beauty, poise and commanding intelligence won her the Miss World crown in 1994. This former architecture major soon became one of India's most famous models landing a prestigious Pepsi campaign and appearing in Vogue Magazine. India's top Bollywood directors were soon lining up to work with Ash. Her film debut in Mani Rathnam's 'Iruvar' (1997) received critical acclaim and her performance in Rahul Rawail's '…Aur Paar Ho Gaya' (1997) garnered her the Best Female Debutante Award. In 2000 she was awarded Best Actress by FilmFare and Zee Cine for her work in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's "Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam", in that same year, nominated for Best SUPPORTING Actress for her special appearance in Aditya Chopra's MOHABBATEIN. In 2001 Ash was nominated for FilmFare's Best Actress Award for Satish Kaushik's "Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai".

Ash's star continued to rise in 2002 working again with Sajay Leela Bhansali in 'Devdas'. 'Devdas' is the most ambitious and most successful film in Bollywood history. It became the first Bollywood picture to ever receive a special screening at this year's Cannes Film Festival and broke box-office records in India and the United States. Daily Variety's (06/12/02) Derek Elley describes 'Devdas' as "…some of the most sumptuous production values in Bollywood history…" Elley describes Ash as "almost Audrey Hepburn-like", Moulin Rouge director Baz Luhrmann says "I loved her in Devdas" and Julia Roberts calls her "the world's most beautiful woman".

2003 brought even more exciting opportunities. Ash became the first Indian actor to be a member of the jury at the Cannes Film Festival. Ash is also the latest member of the elite L'Oreal Dream Team, joining beauties Catherine Deneuve & Andie MacDowell as their international ambassador. She graced the covers of India Today and the prestigious TIME Magazine. Time Magazine has also listed her on their list of the “100 Most Influential People in the World Today”. Ash was also listed on Rolling Stone Magazine's annual "Hot List", Hello Magazine’s Most Attractive Women in the World”, Stuff Magazine, FHM magazine, V-Life from Variety Magazine, GQ Magazine, New York Times Magazine, and countless others.
Ash completed filming "Bride and Prejudice", a re-working of the Jane Austin classic opposite actor Martin Henderson (The Ring), directed by Gurinder Chadha (Bend It Like Beckham), released in October within the UK and India and in the USA February 11, 2005.

To close 2004, Ash has finally launched her “Official Website” www.AishwaryaWorld.com and has the great honor of being the first Indian Female immortalized in wax at the world famous Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum in London.

2005 started off with a bang! Aishwarya became the first Bollywood star to be featured in a one-on-one profile on 60 Minutes. 60 Minutes is the #1 news show in America. Scheduled filming of "Chaos" opposite Meryl Streep for French Director Coline Serreau, "Singularity" for Director Roland Joffe and “Windfall – the Bhopal Story” of which she will also serve as Executive Producer, are all set for 2005.

Hollywood is definitely taking notice.

Filmography:

Shabd (2005) .... Antara Vashisht
Bride & Prejudice (2004) .... Lalita Bakshi
... aka Bride and Prejudice: The Bollywood Musical (International: English title: promotional title)
Kyun...! Ho Gaya Na (2004) .... Diya Malhotra
Raincoat (2004) .... Niru
Khakee (2004) .... Mahalaxshmi
... aka The Uniform (International: English title: informal literal title)
Kuch Naa Kaho (2003) .... Namrata Shrivastav
... aka Don't Say a Word (International: English title: informal literal title)
Chokher Bali (2003) .... Binodini
... aka Choker Bali: A Passion Play (International: English title)
... aka Sand in the Eye (India: English title)
Dil Ka Rishta (2003) .... Tia
... aka Heart of Gold (International: English title)
... aka Relationships of Hearts (International: English title: informal literal title)
Shakti: The Power (2002) .... Dream Girl
23rd March 1931: Shaheed (2002) .... Special Appearance (song)
Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin (2002) .... Komal
Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam (2002) .... Special Appearence
Devdas (2002) .... Parvati ('Paro')
Albela (2001) .... Sonia
Sanam Tere Hain Hum (2000) .... Special Appearance
Mohabbatein (2000) .... Megha
... aka Love Stories (Europe: English title)
Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke (2000) .... Sahiba Gareval
Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai (2000) .... Preeti Virat
... aka You Have My Heart (International: English title: informal title)
Josh (2000) .... Shirley
Kandukondain Kandukondain (2000) .... Meenakshi
... aka I Have Found It (International: English title)
... aka Priyuraalu Pilichindi (India: Telugu title: dubbed version)
Mela (2000) .... Guest Appearance
Ravoyi Chandamama (1999) .... Special Appearance
... aka Shankar (India: Tamil title)
Taal (1999) .... Mansi
... aka Thaalam (India: Tamil title)
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999) .... Nandini
... aka Straight from the Heart (International: English title)
Aa Ab Laut Chalen (1999) .... Pooja Walia
... aka Lets Go Back (International: English title)
Jeans (1998) .... Madhumitha/Vaishnavi
...Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya (1997) .... Ashi Kapoor
Iruvar (1997) .... Pushpa/Kalpana
... aka Iddaru (India: Telugu title: dubbed version)
... aka The Duo
Mamagaru (1991) (as Aishwarya) .... Rani

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Enjoy!

-Jeanie-

[~*bitterswt*~]

I'm glad you started this thread. Aish is so beautiful and talented. It's good to see her getting recognition in Hollywood these days!

[Super Girl]

Hey!

Yep, she is really gorgeous and I can't wait to see her new film, Bride and Prejudice. Sounds like it's gonna be good.

Here are some more Aish eye candy:













-Jeanie-

[CarolineOrphee]

I really like her as well. Saw "Bride and Prejudice" in December and I loved it: it was so funny... Also liked her in "Devdas".

[Super Girl]

Here's some great pictures I found!













-Jeanie-

[Celebrityfan1]

I love that first photo. She is such a beauty. It looks like it would be from the same shoot as when she did the Longines advertisement.

[patricia84]

She's sooo talented and beautiful...saw her in P&P and it's great!

Hollywood needs her! Thanks for those great pic's!!!!

[MonkeySaysSo]

Aishwarya is great! Here are some recent pics from her lastest film, "Mistress of Spices". Anyone read the book?

EDIT: Click the links to see the pics!

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[patricia84]

Hey there! Sorry, can't see the pic's!! But i'm sure they're beautiful...

Nope, haven't read the book....is it good?

[LaraCroft01]

We have a more current thread for her here feel free to post there!