Aishwarya Rai Turns 50: Bollywood Actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is celebrating her 50th birthday today. The actress is counted as one of the finest and most beautiful actresses in the Indian Film Industry, who has also marked her essence internationally as well. In her 30-year career, the former Miss World has given multiple iconic moments throughout the years with her films, her ramp appearances, and at the Cannes Film Festival. While we Indians are very much aware of how big Aishwarya Rai is here, some of us may still not know she has equally maintained that reputation on foreign grounds too. Whether it’s performing in Hollywood to giving us the best of fashion at major events, it is worth mentioning that Aishwarya is one of the well-known celebrities recognised globally. 

Let us explore some of her international and domestic recognitions that made her the goddess of all.

 

Aishwarya Rai Achievements

At the age of 21, Aishwarya was crowned Miss World in 1994, becoming only the second Indian woman to do so. This triumph catapulted her to international fame and established her as a household celebrity in India. 

She made her Cannes Film Festival début in 2002, becoming the first Indian actress to serve on the jury. She has returned to Cannes numerous times since then, both as a jury and as an attendee. Aishwarya Rai has also made her Hollywood debut with Bride and Prejudice (2004) and has also appeared in films like The Mistress of Spices (2005), and The Last Legion (2007).  

In addition to her work in films, the “Guru” actress is also a prominent model and brand ambassador. She has promoted various global brands, including L’Oréal, and she also attended this year’s Paris Fashion Week with globally recognised celebs.

Aishwarya Rai became the youngest actress to receive the Padma Shri, India’s fourth highest civilian honour, in 2009 for her contribution to Indian film. In 2012, the French government bestowed upon her the Ordre des Arts and des Lettres. Miss World Organisation also honoured her with the Lifetime Beauty With a Purpose Award for charitable services in 2014.