Aishwarya Rai Age, Height, Weight, Wiki, Biography, Family, And More

Aishwarya Rai Age

50 Years Old

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Early Life

Aishwarya Rai was born on 1 November 1973 in Mangalore, Karnataka, into a Tulu-speaking Hindu family. Her father, Krishnaraj, an army biologist, passed away on 18 March 2017, while her mother, Vrinda, is a housewife. Aishwarya has an elder brother, Aditya Rai, who works as an engineer in the merchant navy. Her film “Dil Ka Rishta” (2003) was co-produced by her brother and co-written by her mother.

Fluent in Tulu, Hindi, and English since childhood, Aishwarya moved to Mumbai when her father got a job transfer. She attended Arya Vidya Mandir High School in Mumbai. Recalling her academic journey, Aishwarya mentioned that she consistently achieved high ranks, except for one instance in the seventh grade when she stood second. Despite her early success, she faced a setback in the 10th grade, where she didn’t top the board exams, impacting her confidence.

For her intermediate schooling, Aishwarya spent a year at Jai Hind College before joining D. G. Ruparel College in Matunga. She secured 90 percent in the Higher Secondary (School) Certificate (HSC) exams. During her teens, Aishwarya received five years of training in classical dance and music. She had a keen interest in traditional dance forms, especially Bharatanatyam. Zoology was her favorite subject, and she initially considered pursuing a career in medicine. Although she briefly enrolled at Rachana Sansad Academy of Architecture with plans to become an architect, she eventually chose to leave her education behind to pursue a modeling career.

Before gaining fame, a college photograph of Aishwarya caught the attention of photographers Gautam Rajadhyaksha and Farrokh Chothia, who approached her for advertisements. This marked the beginning of her journey into the world of modeling.

Career

Aishwarya Rai, born on 1 November 1973 in Mangalore, Karnataka, is from a Tulu-speaking Hindu family. Her father, Krishnaraj, an army biologist, passed away in 2017, and her mother, Vrinda, is a housewife. Aishwarya has an elder brother, Aditya Rai, working as an engineer in the merchant navy. In the 1994 Miss India pageant, she won second place and was crowned Miss India World, along with titles like Miss Catwalk, Miss Photogenic, and others.

Following her duties representing India in the Miss World pageant, Aishwarya dreamt of promoting world peace during her one-year reign in London. Despite receiving movie offers before beauty pageants, she chose to participate in Miss India, delaying her entry into the film industry.

Aishwarya made her acting debut in 1997 with Mani Ratnam’s Tamil film “Iruvar,” a political drama. Her Bollywood debut was in “Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya” (1997). Although the latter was a commercial failure, Aishwarya won a Screen Award for Best Female Debut. In the 1998 Tamil film “Jeans,” she received praise for her acting and dancing skills.

The year 1999 saw Aishwarya in “Aa Ab Laut Chalen,” a critical failure, and “Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam,” a turning point in her career. Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the film was a commercial success, earning her a Filmfare Award for Best Actress. She continued her successful run with “Taal” (1999), another commercial hit, securing her second Best Actress nomination at the Filmfare Awards.

In 2000, Aishwarya Rai appeared in “Kandukondain Kandukondain,” a Tamil film based on Jane Austen’s “Sense and Sensibility.” Directed by Rajiv Menon, the movie also featured Mammooty, Tabu, and Ajith Kumar. Rai played Meenakshi, akin to Marianne Dashwood, earning critical acclaim for her innocent portrayal.

Next, Rai starred in the action drama “Josh” (2000) alongside Shah Rukh Khan and Chandrachur Singh. She portrayed Shirley Dias, the twin sister of Khan’s character, sparking an unusual pairing. The film received mixed reviews but was commercially successful. In “Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai” (2000), a social drama by Satish Kaushik, Rai played a rape victim, delivering a powerful performance. The film received positive reviews and performed well at the box office, earning Rai a Filmfare nomination.

After the box-office failure of “Dhai Akshar Prem Ke,” Rai took a supporting role in Aditya Chopra’s “Mohabbatein” (2000). Playing Megha Shankar, she earned a Filmfare nomination for Best Supporting Actress. In 2001, Rai starred in the romantic comedy “Albela,” receiving negative reviews.

In 2002, Rai gained global recognition for her role as Paro in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s “Devdas.” The film achieved international success, earning Rai a second Best Actress Filmfare Award. She also participated in the UK television show “From India with Love.”

In 2003, Rai appeared in two romantic dramas, “Dil Ka Rishta” and “Kuch Naa Kaho,” both receiving mixed reviews. Notably, she starred in Rituparno Ghosh’s Bengali film “Chokher Bali,” portraying a complex character and earning critical acclaim.

After the success of “Chokher Bali,” Rai returned to mainstream Hindi cinema with “Khakee” (2004), an action thriller. She faced an accident during filming but continued with dedication. In the romantic comedy “Kyun! Ho Gaya Na…” (2004), Rai played Diya Malhotra, receiving mixed-to-positive reviews.

In 2004, Rai achieved international fame with Gurinder Chadha’s “Bride and Prejudice,” a Bollywood-style adaptation of Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice.” Her performance garnered mixed reviews but contributed to the film’s commercial success.

In the same year, Rai collaborated again with Rituparno Ghosh for “Raincoat,” earning a National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi. The film was praised for its simplicity, and Rai’s portrayal of a non-glamorous role earned her a Best Actress nomination.

In 2005, Rai starred in “Shabd” and “The Mistress of Spices,” both facing negative reviews and commercial failure. However, her item number “Kajra Re” in “Bunty Aur Babli” became popular. In 2006, Rai appeared in J. P. Dutta’s “Umrao Jaan” and Yash Raj Films’ “Dhoom 2.” “Umrao Jaan” received mixed reviews, while “Dhoom 2” became a blockbuster, marking Rai’s return to commercial success.

In 2007, Rai delivered notable performances in “Guru” and “Provoked.” “Guru” received critical acclaim and was a box-office success, earning Rai her seventh Best Actress nomination. “Provoked” showcased her acting skills in a real-life story.

In 2008, Rai achieved critical and commercial success with “Jodhaa Akbar.” The film depicted a historical romance and earned Rai a Best Actress nomination. She continued her success with “Sarkar Raj,” a political drama.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan took on a new role in the 2009 film “The Pink Panther 2,” a spy comedy directed by Harald Zwart. She starred alongside Steve Martin, Jean Reno, and Emily Mortimer, playing the character Sonia Solandres, a seductive criminology expert. While the film received negative reviews, it grossed $34 million at the American box office. Critic Roger Ebert commented on Rai’s underutilization and being too much in the background, with USA Today criticizing her expressions as “wooden.”

In 2010, Rai Bachchan collaborated with director Mani Ratnam for twin adaptations of the Indian epic Ramayana, titled “Raavanan” (Tamil) and “Raavan” (Hindi). She portrayed Ragini, the wife of a superintendent of police kidnapped by a bandit, modeled on the character Sita from Ramayana. While the Tamil version was a commercial success, the Hindi version faced failure. The films received mixed reviews, with varying opinions on Rai Bachchan’s performance.

Her 2010 film “Enthiran,” a science-fiction Tamil movie directed by S. Shankar, featured Rai Bachchan as Sana, a college student and the girlfriend of Rajinikanth’s character. “Enthiran” became one of the highest-grossing Indian films at the time of its release.

In 2010, Rai Bachchan also starred in Vipul Shah’s science-fiction comedy “Action Replayy” as Mala, an impetuous brat. Her final film of the year was Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s drama “Guzaarish,” where she played Sophia D’Souza, a nurse. Despite the film’s box office failure, Rai Bachchan’s performance received positive reviews.

After a five-year break, Rai Bachchan returned with Sanjay Gupta’s drama-thriller “Jazbaa” in 2015, where she played Anuradha Verma, a criminal lawyer. The film received mixed reviews, and Rai Bachchan’s performance had moments of criticism.

In 2016, she starred in Omung Kumar’s biographical drama “Sarbjit,” portraying Dalbir Kaur, the sister of an Indian farmer wrongfully convicted of terrorism. The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, but Rai Bachchan faced criticism for being miscast and her Punjabi accent. Despite mixed reviews, the film performed moderately well at the box office.

Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016), a musical romantic drama directed by Karan Johar, featured Rai Bachchan as the poet Saba. Although having limited screen time, her performance received positive reviews, contributing to the film’s significant commercial success.

In 2018, Rai Bachchan starred in “Fanney Khan,” a comedy-drama where she played a singer kidnapped by a troubled father. The film faced criticism, and Rai Bachchan’s portrayal was described as too unruffled for the film’s silliness.

She returned to work with Mani Ratnam on the two-part Tamil ensemble period film “Ponniyin Selvan,” based on Kalki Krishnamurthy’s epic novel. In both parts, Rai Bachchan played Nandini, a scheming Chola queen. The films earned substantial box office success and received positive reviews for her restrained and expressive performance.

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