Aishwarya Rai Birthday: A look at diva's phases that capture a different facet of her evolving stardom

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s popularity is not just limited to Indian cinema. The diva also reigns the world with her graceful charm, flawless beauty, and acting flair. Ahead of her birthday on November 1, let’s delve into Aishwarya’s mesmerizing journey that unravels across different eras. From her humble beginning as the beauty queen to the stellar Bollywood era with multiple blockbusters, relive her iconic roles. We’ve curated the different eras that span across her career, from the early spark of Iruvar to the epic heights of Enthiran. Each era encapsulates a different facet of her evolving stardom. Let’s celebrate Aishwarya Rai’s 51st birthday with OTTplay Premium and stream these gems on different streaming platforms.

The Beauty Queen Era (1994-1997)

Aishwarya Rai kicked off her career by modeling, and her first major win came when she bagged the second position in the Miss India pageant. Later, in 1994, Aish etched history with her iconic win as she was crowned Miss World in the acclaimed beauty pageant. Three years later, Aishwarya entered the South entertainment industry with her acting debut in Mani Ratnam's Tamil film Iruvar.

Iruvar – Aha

Mani Ratnam’s epic political drama film features a star-studded ensemble cast including Mohanlal, Prakash Raj, Aishwarya Rai, Revathi, Gautami, Tabu, and Nassar. The plot revolves around cinema and politics and stars Aishwarya playing dual characters as Pushpavalli and Kalpana.

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The Bollywood Dream Girl Era (1998-2002)

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's success streak came with Tamil romantic drama Jeans, followed by other acclaimed projects like Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam. Aish became the ultimate Bollywood dream girl with her charming roles and unparallel beauty.

Jeans - ShemarooMe

Shankar’s Tamil romantic comedy starred Prashanth and Aishwarya Rai in the lead. The plot revolves around family relationships and love.

Taal - ZEE5

Subhash Ghai's musical romantic drama features Aishwarya as an aspiring singer named Mansi who finds herself stuck between her dreams, family and lover. The movie also stars Akshay Khanna and Anil Kapoor.

Josh - Sony LIV

Starring alongside Shah Rukh Khan and Chandrachur Singh in this action drama, Aishwarya Rai plays the role of SRK's sister and the love interest of a rival gang member. The movie garnered fame for its quirky dialogues and the chemistry between the trio, along with some iconic songs.

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The Crossover Diva Era (2003-2007)

Aishwarya continued to give major blockbusters during the 2000s. She also climbed new heights with her impeccable beauty and physical features that won her the title of the 'most beautiful woman in the world’. This diva appeared in many movies during the 2003-2007 era that captured her evolving stardom.

Devdas - JioCinema

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's period romantic drama film not only was a hit in India but also earned immense fame across the world for its magnificent set and the power-packed performances. This emotionally charged film revolves around childhood friends (Paro and Dev) who fall in love but get entangled in family politics and ego. The love triangle also features courtesan Chandramukhi, who falls for alcoholic lover Dev.

Khakee - JioCinema

Rajkumar Santoshi's action thriller is headlined by a star-studded cast with Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn, Aishwarya Rai and Tusshar Kapoor. Aish plays a gangster’s moll in the film about a thrilling cat-and-mouse chase between a police squad and terrorism.

The Queen of Epics Era (2008-2010)

Aishwarya Rai emerged as a queen of epics with several acclaimed projects during the early 2000s. Her stellar filmography is not limited to just romantic dramas but also includes sci-fi and comedies. She reunited with her Jeans filmmaker S. Shanker in 2010 and delivered another significant hit with Enthiran (also known as Robot in Hindi version).

Enthiran - Sun NXT

This gripping sci-fi thriller revolves around a scientist whose invention of a talented robot becomes troublesome when another evil scientist sows the seed of hatred in the humanoid robot. Aishwarya Rai plays college student Sana and the fiancee of the lead scientist character (played by Rajinikanth), who gets stuck in a romantic triangle after the robot falls in love with her charming personality.

The Comeback Era (2015-2018)

Aishwarya Rai returned to the film industry after a hiatus of five years with Sanjay Gupta's thriller drama film. She won hearts as she portrayed the role of a criminal lawyer.

Jazbaa - ZEE5

Apart from Aishwarya Rai in the lead, the thriller also stars Shabana Azmi and Irrfan Khan in pivotal roles. The movie revolves around a lawyer who grapples with her moral integrity as she defends a rapist in exchange for her daughter's safety.

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