Name : Aishwarya Rai
Birth Name : Aishwarya Krishnaraj Rai
Date of Birth : 1 November 1973
Place of Birth : Mangalore, Karnataka, India
Zodiac sign : Scorpio
Nickname : Ash, Gullu, Aish & The Queen of Bollywood
Height : 5' 7" (1.70 m)
Eyes : grey green
Hair : Brown
Languages Spoken : English, Hindi, Kannada
Profession : Acterss, Model
Awards / Achivements :
Miss World title at Sun City in 1994;
Miss Femina World (Miss India 1st Runners Up)
Spouse : Abhishek Bachchan (20 April 2007 - present)
Trade Mark : Her blue-green eyes
BIOGRAPHY
Personal Life of Aishwarya Rai
Aishwarya rai is Hindu and deeply religious. Her favourite temple is a 200-year-old Lord Ganesha Temple.
In 1999 Aishwarya began dating Bollywood actor Salman Khan; their relationship was often reported in the media until the couple separated in 2001. Rai cited “abuse (verbal, physical and emotional), infidelity and indignity” on the part of Khan as a reason for ending their relationship. However, in a 2009 Times of India article titled “Salman didn’t hit Ash!” Khan denied ever beating her: “It’s not true that I hit a woman.”
Rai is married to actor Abhishek Bachchan. After much speculation concerning their relationship, their engagement was announced on 14 January 2007. The announcement was later confirmed by his father, Amitabh Bachchan. The couple got married on 20 April 2007 according to traditional Hindu rites of theBunt community to which she belongs. Token North Indian and Bengali ceremonies were also performed. The wedding took place in a private ceremony at the Bachchan residence “Prateeksha” in Juhu, Mumbai. Though the wedding was a private affair intended for the Bachchan and Rai families and friends, the involvement of the media turned it into a national extravaganza. They have been cited as a supercouple in the Indian media. Rai has been very close to her family and lived with them in Bandra, Mumbai, until her marriage.
CAREER
Early career (1997–98)
Rai made her acting debut in Mani Ratnam's Tamil biopic film, Iruvar (1997) with Mohanlal, The controversial film was a critical success and won many awards including Best Film award at the Belgrade International Film Festival, two National Film Awards, and two Filmfare Awards South. Rai appeared in dual roles, opposite veteran actor Mohanlal, with one of her roles being a cinematic depiction of political leader and ex-actress J. Jayalalithaa. Rai made her Bollywood debut in the film, Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya opposite Bobby Deol, which also released that year; the film did not do well at the box office and was also panned by critics. However, her third project, S. Shankar's Tamil film, Jeans (1998) was a commercial success. The film was also noted for the song "Poovukkul", written by Vairamuthu, in the lyrics of which, she is compared to the seven wonders of the world and described as the eighth.
Career (1999–2002)
In 2006, Rai starred in J P Dutta's Umrao Jaan, a second film adaptation of the Urdu novel Umrao Jaan Ada (1905), written by Mirza Hadi Ruswa. She portrayed courtesan and poetess by the same name from 19th century Lucknow. The film was a critical and commercial failure, though Rai's work was generally well received. Critic Taran Adarsh wrote, "Aishwarya Rai looks ethereal. She has looked heavenly and performed so convincingly. She emotes through her expressive eyes and the consistency in her performance is evident from start to end". Later that year she appeared as a master thief, Sunheri, in Yash Raj Films's Dhoom 2 directed by Sanjay Gadhvi, with an ensemble cast of Hrithik Roshan, Abhishek Bachchan, Bipasha Basu and Uday Chopra. The film turned out to be a blockbuster and became the highest grossing film of the year in India, earning revenues of over Rs 770 million domestically. The film also sparked a controversy for a scene containing a kiss between her and Hrithik Roshan. However, Rai's performance in the film received mostly negative reviews with a reviewer on Rediff.com writing, "Ash's character too is all gloss and no depth. You seldom feel any tension in her behaviour and expressions as she accompanies the master thief on potentially dangerous missions. Sunehri enters the film nearly 50 minutes after its opening in a disguise. In no time, she is wearing the flimsiest of clothes. Once she opens her mouth and she does it two minutes after appearing in the film she spoils the image. There is no sensuality anymore, and half an hour later, one wonders what made the master thief fall for her." Nonetheless, her performance earned her a sixth nomination for Filmfare Best Actress Award.
In 2007 she appeared in Mani Ratnam's Guru as Sujata. Speculated to be based on the life of Indian businessman Dhirubhai Ambani, it was a rag to riches story about an ambitious small town man who ends up as the owner of the biggest corporation in India. The film was premièred at the Elgin Theatre in Toronto, Canada, making it the first Indian film to have a mainstream international premiere in Canada. The film was critically acclaimed and performed well at the box office. Critical reception for Rai was mixed. While Nikhat Kazmi from The Times of India wrote that she is "just okay and fails to register the growth in her character", Rediff.com's Raja Sen described it as "arguably her finest performance, visible especially when she takes over the film's climax." Rai got her seventh Filmfare nomination for Best Actress for the role. In the same year she starred in Jag Mundhra's British film Provoked as Kiranjit Ahluwalia (an NRI woman who killed her abusive husband after facing severe domestic violence) alongside Naveen Andrews. The film was panned by critics and was also a commercial failure, though Rai received positive reviews from critics. In the same year she appeared as a female Indian warrior from Kerala named Mira in Doug Lefler's epic film The Last Legion alongside Sir Ben Kingsley, Colin Firth and Thomas Sangster. The film was a critical failure. In 2008, she starred alongside Hrithik Roshan in Ashutosh Gowariker's historical drama Jodhaa Akbar, a partly fictionalised account of the life of Muslim Mughal emperor Jalaluddin Muhammad Akbar, played by Roshan and his Hindu wife Jodha Bai, played by Rai. The film was a critical and commercial success, earning revenues of over Rs 590 million domestically. Rai's performance in the film was praised by critics, with Rajeev Masand writing, "Aishwarya Rai is wonderfully restrained and uses her eyes expertly to communicate so much, making this one of her finest outings on screen". She earned her eighth nomination for Best Actress at the Filmfare for her performance. Later that year she co-starred with husband Abhishek Bachchan and father-in-law Amitabh Bachchan in Ram Gopal Verma's Sarkar Raj, a sequel to his previous film Sarkar. She played the CEO of a major power company proposing to establish a new power plant in rural Maharashtra.
In 2009 she appeared in Harald Zwart's spy comedy film The Pink Panther 2 playing the role of criminology expert, Sonia Solandres. Like its predecessor, the sequel received negative reviews from critics and did a moderate business of $75,871,032 worldwide. In 2010, she collaborated with Mani Ratnam for a bilingual, with both versions featuring Rai portraying a character based on the goddess Sita. Both films were shot simultaneously, with Rai's role being one of the only roles which were played by the same performer in both versions. Upon release, Raavanan received mixed reviews from film critics. Though her portrayal of Ragini in both languages were praised, the Hindi Raavan alongside Abhishek Bachchan failed commercially, whilst the Tamil Raavanan, became a massive success. Despite the mixed reviews in India, various US media including the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and Hollywood reporters praised the Hindi movie.
On October 1, 2010, she appeared with Rajinikanth in the Tamil film Enthiran, directed by S. Shankar. which has become the biggest blockbuster in India ever. She appeared in Vipul Shah's Action Replay opposite Akshay Kumar which received mixed reviews from critics. On November 19, 2010, she appeared with Hrithik Roshan in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Guzaarish which opened to positive reviews from critics. She will appear in Abhinay Deo's next film produced by Farhan Akhtar and Vishal Bharadwaj`s next directorial venture. In 2009 Rai was awarded the Padma Shri for her contributions to Indian cinema. In the same year she refused to accept the second-highest Order Of France, Ordre des Arts et des Lettres as her father was suffering from serious illness, and she wanted her whole family to attend the award function. She is only the fourth Indian actor after Amitabh Bachchan, Nandita Das and Shahrukh Khan to be chosen for an Order Of France. In June 2009, she was declared the Female Star of The Decade at the tenth International Indian Film Academy Awards held in Macau.
FILMOGRAPHY
As An Actor
Biscuit (2011) (Announced)
Guzaarish (November 19, 2010) (Released) ...... Sophie D'Souza
Action Replayy (November 5, 2010) (Released) ...... Mala
Robot (October 1, 2010) (Released) ...... Sana
Raavan (June 18, 2010) (Released) ...... Ragini Sharma
Happy Birthday (2010) (To Go On Floor)
Rani Laxmibai (2010) (Announced)
Dhun (2010) (Under Production)
Raaste (2010) (Announced)
Sarkar Raj (June 6, 2008) (Released) ...... Anita Rajan
Jodhaa Akbar (February 15, 2008) (Released) ...... Jodhaa
Provoked (April 6, 2007) (Released)
Guru (January 12, 2007) (Released) ...... Sujatha
Dhoom 2 (November 24, 2006) (Released) ...... Sunheri
Umrao Jaan (November 3, 2006) (Released) ...... Umraao Jaan
The Last Legion (2006) (Under Production)
The Mistress Of Spices (2006) (Released) ...... Tilo
Bunty Aur Babli (May 27, 2005) (Released) ...... Special Appearance
Shabd (February 4, 2005) (Released) ...... Antara Vashisth/Tammana
Raincoat (December 24, 2004) (Released) ...... Neeru
Balle Balle! From Amritsar To L.A (October 8, 2004) (Released) ......Lalita Bakshi
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
Mela (January 7, 2000) (Released) ...... Champakali Special Appearance
Radheshyam Seetaram (2000)
Hum Panchhi Ek Daal Ke (2000)
Taal (August 13, 1999) (Released) ...... Mansi
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (June 18, 1999) (Released) ...... Nandini
Aa Ab Laut Chalen (January 22, 1999) (Released) ...... Pooja Walia
...Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya (August 15, 1997) (Released) ...... Ashi Kapoor
AWARDS
Awards of the International Indian Film Academy
Nominated for Popular Award - 2009
Best Actress for : Jodhaa Akbar (2008).
Nominated for Popular Award - 2008
Best Actress in a Leading Rolefor: Guru (2007).
Nominated for Popular Award - 2007
Best Actressfor: Dhoom:2 (2006).
Best Actress in a Leading Rolefor: Dhoom:2 (2006).
Won Popular Award - 2003
Actress in a Leading Rolefor: Devdas (2002/I).
Won Award for Artistic Excellence - 2000
Actress in a Leading Rolefor: Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999).
Filmfare Awards
Nominated for Filmfare Award - 2009
Best Actressfor: Jodhaa Akbar (2008).
Nominated for Filmfare Award - 2008
Best Actressfor: Guru (2007).
Nominated for Filmfare Award - 2007
Best Actressfor: Dhoom:2 (2006).
Nominated for Filmfare Award - 2005
Best Actressfor: Raincoat (2004).
Won Filmfare Award - 2003
Best Actressfor: Devdas (2002/I).
Nominated for Filmfare Award - 2001
Best Actressfor: Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai (2000).
Best Supporting Actressfor: Mohabbatein (2000).
Won Filmfare Award - 2000
Best Actressfor: Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999).
Filmfare Awards South
Won Filmfare Award - Tamil Film Industry - 1998
Best Actressfor: Jeans (1998).
Screen Weekly Awards
Won Screen Award - 2009
Most Popular Actressfor: Jodhaa Akbar (2008).
Nominated for Screen Award - 2009
Best Actressfor: Jodhaa Akbar (2008).
Nominated for Screen Award - 2008
Best Actressfor: Guru (2007).
Nominated for Screen Award - 2007
Best Actressfor: Dhoom:2 (2006).
Nominated for Special Award - 2005
Jodi No. 1Shared with:Vivek Oberoi
Won Screen Award - 2003
Best Actressfor: Devdas (2002/I).
Won Special Award - 2003
Jodi No. 1for: Devdas (2002/I). Shared with:Shahrukh Khan
Nominated for Screen - 2001
Best Actressfor: Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai (2000).
Won Screen Award - 2000
Best Actressfor: Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999).
Won Screen Award - 1998
Most Promising Newcomer - Femalefor: ...Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya (1997).
Washington DC Area Film Critics Association Awards
Nominated for WAFCA Award - 2005
Best Breakthrough Performancefor: Bride & Prejudice (2004).
Zee Cine Awards
Nominated for Popular Award - 2008
Best Actressfor: Guru (2007).
Nominated for Popular Award - 2007
Best Actressfor: Umrao Jaan (2006).
Won Critics Choice Award - 2005
Best Actressfor: Raincoat (2004).
Won Popular Award - 2003
Best Actressfor: Devdas (2002/I).
True Indian Actress
Won Popular Award - 2000
Best Actressfor: Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999).
Lux Face of the Year
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