Bollywood star Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and her young daughter Aaradhya have tested positive for the coronavirus in India. [192] They were described as being more famous as a couple than Brangelina. And that's about it. Actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who is quite busy with the shooting of her next mega project Ponniyin Selvan, took a break from her busy work … Rai played the titular role, a character famously played by Rekha in the first film adaptation of the novel. It took place at two outdoor venues, Manchester's Old Trafford and London's Hyde Park, with over 100,000 spectators. She is a Goodwill Ambassador for the Joint United Nations Programme on AIDS (UNAIDS). The film received positive to mixed comments from critics, but failed commercially. It's the showier of the two perfs, but Devgan, in ultra low-key mode, is equally impressive, especially in the latter stages as his great love for the woman he once knew reveals itself in an act of charity". Born into a traditional south Indian family, Aishwarya started modeling at a young age. On Jaya Bachchan's birthday, a look at her endearing relationship with daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai Bachchan - A few days before Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan's wedding in 2007, Jaya Bachchan had welcomed her to the family at Filmfare Awards. The Hindu stated Raincoat can easily be Aishwarya Rai's best performance, and as Neerja, the former beauty queen appears to have shed her inhibitions about looking unglamorous. The beautiful Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is adored by millions for her stellar on-screen terrific performances & utter beauty. A fictionalised biography of businessman Dhirubhai Ambani, Guru tells the rag to riches story of an uneducated man who builds a multinational corporation. She has discouraged people from referring to her by names other than "Aishwarya" as she does not want to "spoil [her] good name". In September 2012, Rai had joined United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon and renowned Hollywood actor Michael Douglas at a ceremony to commemorate the International Day of Peace in New York. She was at the forefront of the ‘New Bollywood,’ which saw a dramatic improvement in the artistic qualities of films. Jodhaa Akbar - Marhaba Rai appeared on such shows as Late Show with David Letterman, and was the first Bollywood personality to appear on Oprah's "Women Across the Globe" segment. [168], Rai is a UN Microcredit Spokesperson. [175] Later that week, she was appointed as the new international Goodwill Ambassador for UNAIDS, the joint United Nations programme on AIDS and HIV. [198] On 17 July, they were reported to have been hospitalized. Kaveree Bamzai of India Today wrote, "Aishwarya's Sita is one of the best things in the film ... her performance is heartfelt—this is a performer who is at ease playing women, rather than girls". [16][17] In the 1994 Miss India pageant, she won second place, behind Sushmita Sen, and was crowned Miss India World, also winning five other sub-titles, "Miss Catwalk", "Miss Miraculous", "Miss Photogenic", "Miss Perfect Ten" and "Miss Popular". [124] A remake of the Korean thriller Seven Days (2007), the film saw Rai play the role of Anuradha Verma, a criminal lawyer who is forced to defend a rapist in exchange for her daughter's safety. The Telegragh described it to be "one of Aishwarya Rai's best performances" and The Times of India summarised, "Aishwarya is a stunning picture of fire and grace, walking away with certain scenes by her sheer vitality. The film was a critical and commercial success, with praise directed to the performances of the three leads. [77] Rediff stated that for someone heralded as the most beautiful woman in the world, Aishwarya Rai looks terrifyingly depressing in the film. 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The following year, she acted in Yash Chopra's Mohabbatein. [49], Following a leading role in the box-office flop Dhai Akshar Prem Ke, Rai took on a supporting role in Aditya Chopra's ensemble romance Mohabbatein. She made her 35 million dollar fortune with Jodhaa Akbar, Guru, Guzaarish. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan (born 1 November 1973) is an Indian actress and the winner of the Miss World 1994 pageant. [169] [210][211][212], Rai is the first Indian actress to be on the jury of the Cannes International Film Festival. Pooja Chopra: I had a huge crush on Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan; Sonu Sood warns imposters to stop cheating poor people, warns of dire consequences [215] As her most distinctive physical features, Rai's green-blue eyes, luscious lips, curves and feminine mannerisms have been cited by the media as her trademark.[216]. [207] In 2001, Forbes named Rai among the top five Indian movie stars. [130] Her Punjabi accent and her over-the-top performance in few scenes was largely criticized, though several critics took note of how much she stood out in the film's quieter scenes. [22] Rai featured as Pushpavalli and Kalpana – dual roles; the latter was a fictionalised portrayal of politician and former actress Jayalalithaa. [5], Rai was born on 1 November 1973[6] into a Tulu speaking Bunt family[7] in Mangalore, Karnataka. [110] The films received polarising reviews from film critics, as did Rai's performance. [220] The UK magazine Eastern Eye ranked her third in the list of "Asia's Sexiest Women" in 2006,[221] and she was ranked eighth in 2009. Starring alongside Steve Martin, Jean Reno and Emily Mortimer, Rai portrayed the role of Sonia Solandres, a seductive criminology expert. [32] TheMovieReport.com praised Rai's performance over her co-actors and noted, "Rai, in a luminous, award-winning performance (largely considered her big dramatic breakthrough—and justifiably so), fills in the conflicted emotional shades that Khan fails to bring with his one-dimensional presence". [171] In November 2004, Rai created the Aishwarya Rai Foundation to help needy people in India. In the Sanjay Gadhvi-directed adventure film Dhoom 2, Rai portrayed Sunehri, a petty thief who helps the police catch an illusive criminal; the film had an ensemble cast including Hrithik Roshan, Abhishek Bachchan, Bipasha Basu, and Uday Chopra. Due to her and Bhansali's prior associations, Rai agreed to the project before reading its script. Guru - Tere Bina3. [205] In 2011, India Today noted that there were over 17,000 websites dedicated to her. [222] In 2008, American television channel E! A commercial success, the film earned Rai praise for her acting and dancing skills. [170] She pledged to donate her eyes to the Eye Bank Association of India and appeared in a public awareness film on eye donation. [63] The film was a major critical success and Rai earned positive notice for her performance; Derek Elley of Variety noted, "Rai dominates the film with her delicately sensual presence and physical grace". However, for the latter, she won a Screen Award for Best Female Debut. However, the shows continued successfully in Canada. [3] Her international presence shot up when Abhishek Bachchan accompanied her to the Cannes Film Festival shortly after their marriage, and later to The Oprah Winfrey Show, appearing on 28 September 2009. [100], After a series of films that under-performed either critically or commercially, Rai garnered both critical and box-office success with Ashutosh Gowariker's period romance Jodhaa Akbar (2008). Reviewers, while comparing the film to its previous adaptation, were critical of the film as well as of Rai's performance. 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[98][99] That same year, Rai starred alongside Ben Kingsley, Colin Firth and Thomas Sangster as the Indian warrior Mira in Doug Lefler's epic film The Last Legion. [36] A moderate domestic success, Taal was notable for being the first Indian film to feature in the top twenty listing at the American box office. In quieter moments – like one in which Dalbir can't bear to part with her stillborn baby – the actress shines. Ltd., developed the Unforgettable production. Ho Gaya Na..., Rai played Diya Malhotra, a university student who develops a one-sided attraction toward her friend Arjun Khanna (played by Vivek Oberoi). The film tells the story of five constables embroiled in a mystery surrounding a terrorist attack; Rai's role was that of Mahalakshmi, a gun moll. BBC noted, "While only Aishwarya could emulate the grace and poise of Rekha, she doesn't quite capture the intensity of Umrao's abiding melancholy", adding that "Rai's incandescent beauty and artistry [..] does indeed keep the audience watching, though not necessarily emotionally engaged."[88]. [225][226], In a poll conducted by the newspaper Daily News and Analysis in 2009, she was voted as one of India's most popular icons. Actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has been taken to Mumbai's Nanavati Hospital to be treated for COVID-19, news agency ANI reports. [101] The film had gross earnings of ₹1.12 billion (US$16 million) and fetched Rai a Best Actress nomination at the Filmfare Awards ceremony. Once she opens her mouth—and she does it two minutes after appearing in the film—she spoils the image. Aishwarya and Aaradhya have also tested COVID-19 positive. [125] The film underperformed at the box office. [118] The film tells the story of Ethan Mascarenas, a former magician (played by Roshan) suffering from quadriplegia, who after years of struggle, files an appeal for euthanasia. That same year, Rai took on the lead role of Tilo in Paul Mayeda Berges's romantic fantasy film The Mistress of Spices, an adaptation of the novel of the same name by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni. [129] Few reviewers expressed that Rai was "miscast" as she neither looked nor sounded like a Sikh woman. [57] Devdas was chosen as India's official entry for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film and received a nomination at the BAFTA Awards in the Best Foreign Language Film category. Rai's greatest commercial successes have been the romance Mohabbatein (2000), the adventure film Dhoom 2 (2006), the historical romance Guru (2007) and Jodhaa Akbar (2008), the science fiction film Enthiran (2010), and the romantic drama Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016). [85] Rai's only successful venture of 2005 was a special appearance in Shaad Ali's comedy Bunty Aur Babli, in which she featured in the popular item number Kajra Re. An adaptation of the Belgian film Everybody's Famous! [15] Then with plans to become an architect, she enrolled at Rachana Sansad Academy of Architecture,[15] but later gave up her education to pursue a career in modelling. … Aishwarya Bachchan Rai, Indian actress whose classic beauty made her one of Bollywood’s premier stars. [155] She was named the official brand ambassador for De Beers diamonds in India. [79], Rai next co-starred alongside Sanjay Dutt and Zayed Khan in the 2005 adult drama Shabd, which tells the story of an author who convinces his wife to pursue an illicit relationship with a younger man in research for his next book. Rai's role was that of Sophia D'Souza, Mascarenas' nurse, who is abused by her alcoholic husband. Aishwarya Rai is an Indian actress, model, and the winner of the Miss World pageant of 1994. [107] Roger Ebert wrote, "Rai is breathtaking in Bollywood films, where they devote a great deal of expertise to admiring beauty, but here she's underutilized and too much in the background";[108] USA Today mentioned her expressions as "wooden" and added, "She looks gorgeous, but her expression rarely changes".[109]. [90] Rediff.com commented, "[She] is all gloss and no depth. Abhishek Bachchan in a new interview recalled the beginnings of his romantic relationship with wife Aishwarya Rai, and how he felt that the 'universe conspired' to bring them together. *Simon, Bob. ", "India Today Woman Summit & Awards 2010: Citations of Award Winners", "Aishwarya Rai is 100 most influential people", "IAishwarya on jury of Cannes Film Festival", "Aishwarya Rai Bachchan: Star Currency — Forbes.com", "It's London in spring time! In 2007, Rai played the wife of Abhishek Bachchan's character in Mani Ratnam's social drama Guru. [73] Rai next collaborated with director Rituparno Ghosh, for the second time, in the relationship drama Raincoat, an adaptation of O. Henry's The Gift of the Magi. 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