Aishwarya Rai was born on 1 November 1973 into a Tulu-speaking Hindu family in Mangalore, Karnataka. Her father Krishnaraj Rai, who died … 展开

Stage performances
In 1999, Rai, along with Aamir Khan, Rani Mukerji, Akshaye Khanna and Twinkle Khanna, … 展开

Artistry and media image
Rai Bachchan is among India's most-popular and highest-paid actors. Fans and media frequently refer to her by the nicknames "Ash" and "Aish" but Rai Bachchan has stated she dislikes being called these names, and … 展开

• Ghosh, Biswadeep (2004). Hall of Fame: Aishwarya Rai. Mumbai: Magna Books. ISBN 978-81-7809-244-7. Archived from the original on 11 October … 展开

Modelling work and acting breakthrough (1991–1999)
In 1991, Rai won an international supermodel contest, which … 展开

In 1999, Rai began dating Bollywood actor Salman Khan; their relationship was often reported in media until the couple separated in 2002. She cited "abuse (verbal, physical and … 展开

Rai Bachchan has received two Filmfare Awards awards for Best Actress for Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999) and Devdas (2002). She was appointed to the jury of the 2003 … 展开