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|caption     = Rai at a promotional event for ''[[Raavan]]'', 2010
|birth_date  = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1973|11|1}}<ref name="Early life"/>
|birth_place = [[Mangalore]], Karnataka, India
|othername   = Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
|residence   = [[Mumbai]], Maharashtra, India<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1070420/asp/frontpage/story_7672425.asp |title=The Telegraph&nbsp;– Calcutta : Frontpage |work=[[The Telegraph (Calcutta)|The Telegraph]] |location=Kolkata, India |date=20 April 2007 |accessdate=14 February 2011 |first=Pratim D. |last=Gupta}}</ref>
|spouse      = [[Abhishek Bachchan]] (2007–present)
|children    = 1
|occupation  = Actress, Model
|yearsactive = 1991–present
|signature   = Signature of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.svg
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'''Aishwarya Rai''' ({{IPA-xx|əjɕʋərjaː rəj|Tulu pronunciation}}; born {{Nowrap|1 November}} 1973), also known as '''Aishwarya Rai Bachchan''' is an Indian film actress and model. She won the [[Femina Miss India|Miss India]] and [[Miss World 1994|Miss World]] pageants of 1994, and has received two [[Filmfare Awards]], two [[Screen Awards]], and two [[IIFA Awards]] for her performances in [[Hindi]] films of [[Bollywood]]. She is a leading contemporary actress of Indian cinema and is often cited in the media as the "most beautiful woman in the world".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_story.aspx?id=ENTEN20100132627|title=NDTV awards: Amitabh, SRK, Ash icons of Indian entertainment|publisher=NDTV|accessdate=25 February 2010}}</ref><ref name="mostbeauti">[http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/12/29/60minutes/main663862.shtml "The World's Most Beautiful Woman?"]''cbsnews.com''. Retrieved on {{Nowrap|27 October}} 2007</ref><ref>{{cite book|author=Hiscock‏, Geoff|title=India's global wealth club|year=2007|publisher=John Wiley and Sons‏|isbn=0-470-82238-4|page=6}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Ash does fine on Letterman|url=http://in.rediff.com/movies/2005/feb/09ash.htm|publisher=Rediff|author=Chhabra, Aseem|date=9 February 2005|accessdate=9 May 2009| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20090528225803/http://in.rediff.com/movies/2005/feb/09ash.htm| archivedate= 28 May 2009}}</ref>

Rai made her acting debut in the 1997 biographical film ''[[Iruvar]]'' and starred in the commercially successful 1998 film ''[[Jeans (film)|Jeans]]''. She received wide public recognition and several Best Actress awards for her leading roles in [[Sanjay Leela Bhansali]]'s 1999 melodrama ''[[Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam]]'' and 2002 [[period film]] ''[[Devdas (2002 Hindi film)|Devdas]]''. She gained critical appreciation for her portrayal of [[Rabindranath Tagore|Tagore's]] heroine Binodini in [[Rituparno Ghosh]]'s 2003 film ''[[Chokher Bali (film)|Chokher Bali]]'', and a [[depression (mood)|depressed woman]] in Ghosh's 2004 relationship drama ''[[Raincoat (film)|Raincoat]]''. Following a series of commercially unsuccessful films, Rai featured in the 2006 [[blockbuster (entertainment)|blockbuster]] adventure film ''[[Dhoom 2]]'', the 2008 [[historical romance]] ''[[Jodhaa Akbar]]'', and the 2010 science fiction film ''[[Enthiran]]''. She garnered wide critical acclaim for her work in Bhansali's 2010 romantic drama ''[[Guzaarish]]''.

Following a tumultuous relationship with actor [[Salman Khan]], Rai married actor [[Abhishek Bachchan]] in 2007. Her off-screen roles include duties as a brand ambassador for several charity organisations and campaigns; she is a [[Goodwill Ambassador]] for the [[Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS]] (UNAIDS). She was awarded with the [[Padma Shri]] by the [[Government of India]] in 2009, and the [[Ordre des Arts et des Lettres]] by the [[Government of France]] in 2012.

==Early life and modeling career==
Rai was born in [[Mangalore|Mangalore, Karnataka]] to a family belonging to the [[Bunt (community)|Bunt]] community of [[Tulu Nadu]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Aishwarya Rai, Abhishek Bachchan participate in event organised by Bunt community|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_aishwarya-rai-abhishek-bachchan-participate-in-event-organised-by-bunt-community_1486838|accessdate=21 February 2012|newspaper=Daily News and Analysis|date=27 December 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Devdas: Raise your glass|url=http://m.timesofindia.com/PDATOI/articleshow/13612687.cms|accessdate=20 June 2011|newspaper=The Times of India|date=30 May 2002}}</ref> Her father, Krishnaraj Rai, is a [[marine biologist]], while her mother, Brindya Rai, is a writer.<ref name="Early life">{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2008/oct/31slid6.htm |title=This Week in Entertainment |publisher=Rediff |date=1 November 1973 |accessdate=1 June 2011}}</ref> Her elder brother, Aditya Rai, is an engineer with the merchant navy and the producer of the Hindi film ''[[Dil Ka Rishta]]'' (2003, starring Rai).<ref>{{cite web |last= Samant |first= Prajakta |title= She is a big star; I'm just starting |url= http://www.rediff.com/movies/2003/jan/15aditya.htm |date= 15 January 2003 | publisher=Rediff|accessdate=1 June 2011}}</ref> Born to a conservative household, she was raised as a [[Hindu]], a religion she continues to practice.<ref name =yahoonews>{{cite web|url=http://voices.yahoo.com/bollywoods-aishwarya-rai-most-beautiful-woman-275256.html|title=Bollywood's Aishwarya Rai: The Most Beautiful Woman in the World|publisher=Yahoo|first=R. M.|last= Dubuc|accessdate=7 April 2007}}</ref>

Rai's parents were settled for work in [[Mumbai]], where she did her schooling from [[Arya Vidya Mandir|Arya Vidya Mandir Secondary School]].<ref name="Early life"/> While in the ninth grade, she appeared in her first modelling assignment for Camlin Pencils.<ref name=btb/> After graduating from secondary school, Rai attended [[Jai Hind College]] for a year,<ref name=jaihind/> and later passed high school from [[Ruparel College|DG Ruparel College]].<ref name="Early life"/><ref name=btb>{{cite news|title=Behind the beauty|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/special-news-report/india-news/Behind-the-beauty/Article1-255088.aspx|accessdate=17 June 2011|newspaper=hindustantimes.com|date=31 October 2007}}</ref><ref name="bwood"/> While at Jai Hind, photographs taken by her English professor (an amateur photographer) were published in a fashion magazine. These pictures were spotted by [[advertising agency|advertising agencies]] and she was cast for several television commercials.<ref name=jaihind>{{cite web |last= Assomull |first= Sujata |title= My first break&nbsp;– Aishwarya Ra |url= http://www.expressindia.com/news/ie/daily/19990205/ile05066.html |date= 5 February 1999 |work=The Indian Express  |accessdate=15 June 2009}}</ref> In 1991, Rai won a supermodel contest (organised by [[Ford]]) and was eventually featured in the American edition of ''[[Vogue (magazine)|Vogue]]''.<ref name="bwood">{{cite book|last=Dawar|first=Ramesh|title=Bollywood: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow |year=2006|publisher=Star Publications|page=144}}</ref><ref name="who">{{cite web |last= Roy|first= Gitanjoli|title=Who is Aishwarya Rai Bachchan?|url=http://www.ndtv.com/article/people/who-is-aishwarya-rai-bachchan-217018|date= 1 November 2012|publisher=NDTV|accessdate=17 November 2012}}</ref> After abandoning an idea to pursue a career in medicine, Rai enrolled for a course in architecture at the Raheja College of Arts.<ref name=btb/> However, she dropped out of college to pursue a full-time career as a model.<ref name=jaihind/> 

In 1993, Rai gained public recognition for her appearance in a [[Pepsi]] commercial with actor [[Aamir Khan]].<ref name="who"/><ref name="endorsement">{{cite news|last=Ghose|first=Anindita|title=Exclusive interview: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan|url=http://www.vogue.in/content/exclusive-interview-aishwarya-rai-bachchan|date= 5 November 2012|work=Vogue|accessdate=16 February 2013}}</ref> The following year, Rai stood second at the annual [[Femina Miss India]] beauty pageant (losing out to [[Sushmita Sen]]).<ref name="missindia">{{cite news|title=Beauties and the B |url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/thscrip/print.pl?file=2011051453880300.htm&date=2011/05/14/&prd=mp&|accessdate=1 June 2011|newspaper=The Hindu|date=14 May 2011}}</ref> Rai eventually won the [[Miss World]] pageant of 1994 held at [[Sun City, South Africa]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2011/05/09/stories/2011050950990100.htm |title=Metro Plus Bangalore : Beauties and the B |work=The Hindu  |date=9 May 2011 |accessdate=1 June 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pageantopolis.com/international/world_1994.htm |title=1994 |publisher=Pageontopolis|accessdate=21 April 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://feminamissindia.indiatimes.com/Archives/International-Winners/articleshow/msid-5931192,curpg-3.cms|title=INTERNATIONAL PAGEANT WINNERS|publisher=The Times of India|accessdate=}}</ref>

==Acting career==

===Breakthrough and success (1997–2001)===
Following a successful modeling career, Rai made her acting debut in 1997 with [[Mani Ratnam]]'s [[Tamil language|Tamil]] film ''[[Iruvar]]'', a semi-biographical [[political drama]], featuring [[Mohanlal]], [[Prakash Raj]], [[Tabu (actress)|Tabu]] and [[Revathi]]. The film was a critical success and among other awards, won the Best Film award at the [[FEST (Belgrade)|Belgrade International Film Festival]]<ref name="Iruvar">{{cite web|url=http://movies.rediff.com/slide-show/2010/jun/09/slide-show-1-looking-at-mani-ratnams-landmark-movies.htm |title=Looking at Mani Ratnam's landmark movies&nbsp;– Rediff.com Movies |publisher=Rediff |date=9 June 2010 |accessdate=30 May 2011}}</ref> Rai featured as Pushpavalli and Kalpana – dual roles; the latter was a fictionalised portrayal of politician and former actress [[Jayalalithaa]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2003/sep/03mohan1.htm |title=25 years, 25 landmarks |publisher=Rediff |author=Warrior, Shobha |date=3 September 2003 |accessdate=2 April 2009}}</ref> Due to Rai's weak Tamil-speaking skills, her dialogues in the film were dubbed by a dubbing artist.<ref name="moneybudget">{{cite web|author=Srinivasan, V|publisher=Rediff|title=Of Jeans and bottom lines|url=http://www.rediff.com/entertai/1998/mar/21jean.htm}}</ref> That same year, she was cast as Ashi, a naive teenager in her first Bollywood film  – ''[[Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya]]'', a romantic comedy opposite [[Bobby Deol]]. The film was a commercial failure, and reviewers were critical of the film and Rai's acting ability.<ref name="who"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/1997.htm|title=Box Office India report of 1997|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20071217155601/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/1997.htm|archivedate=17 December 2007|accessdate=20 November 2008}}</ref> 

Rai next appeared in the 1998 big-budget Tamil [[romantic drama]] ''[[Jeans (film)|Jeans]]'',  directed by [[S. Shankar]] and co-starring [[Prashanth (actor)|Prashanth]] and [[Nassar]]. Rai played Madhumita, a young woman who travels to the United States to seek medical attention for her ailing grandmother. A commercial success, the film earned Rai praise for her dancing skills.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ia.rediff.com/movies/1998/may/15jean.htm|title=An easy fit|publisher=Rediff|date=May 15, 1998}}</ref> Unlike in ''Iruvar'', Rai practiced and dubbed for her own lines in the film.<ref>{{cite web|author=Rajitha|title=Wonder of wonders|url=http://www.indiaabroad.rediff.com/entertai/1998/apr/20sh.htm|publisher=Rediff}}</ref> ''Jeans'' was later submitted as [[List of Indian submissions for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film|India's official entry to the Academy Awards]] for 1998.<ref>{{cite journal|url=http://www.india-today.com/itoday/20010326/cinema.shtml|magazine=[[India Today]]|title=Waiting For The Oscar|author=Chopra, Anupama|date=26 March 2001|accessdate=9 April 2011|url=http://www.india-today.com/itoday/20010326/cinema.shtml}}</ref> Her first role in 1999 was in the melodrama ''[[Aa Ab Laut Chalen]]''. Directed by [[Rishi Kapoor]], the film was a critical failure and had a below average performance at the box office.<ref>{{cite web|title=Box Office 1999|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=205&catName=MTk5OQ==|publisher=Boxofficeindia.com|accessdate=2010-08-14| archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20100918075057/http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=205&catName=MTk5OQ==| archivedate= 18 September 2010}}</ref> Rai's portrayal of Pooja Walia, a traditional Indian woman living in the United States, met with negative reviews; [[Rediff.com]] published, "Aishwarya Rai sports a plastic smile and never gets a scene where she can portray any depth. All she does is cry and smile and look pretty".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/1999/jan/22aa.htm|title=The review of Rishi Kapoor's Aa Ab Laut Chalein|publisher=Rediff.com|date=22 January 1999|accessdate=12 July 2011}}</ref> 

Her next release, the romantic drama ''[[Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam]]'', marked a significant turning point in her career.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/lf/2002/03/08/stories/2002030802690200.htm |title=Family values |work=The Hindu  |date=8 March 2002|accessdate=1 June 2011}}</ref> The film, an adaptation of [[Maitreyi Devi]]'s Bengali novel ''[[Na Hanyate]]'', was directed by [[Sanjay Leela Bhansali]] and co-starred [[Salman Khan]] and [[Ajay Devgan]]. She played the leading role of Nandini, a [[Gujarati people|Gujarati]] woman who is forced into wedlock (with Devgan's character) despite being in love with another man (played by Khan). 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".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mrbrownmovies.com/movierpt03-07.html#hddcs |title=The movie report archive: July 2003|publisher=TheMovieReport.com|date= |accessdate=2011-09-27}}</ref> ''Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam'' emerged as a major commercial success and won Rai a [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://filmfareawards.indiatimes.com/articleshow/368698.cms |title=The Winners&nbsp;– 1999– The 51st Filmfare Awards |publisher=[[India Times]] |accessdate=22 April 2011}}</ref> Rai next took the leading role of Mansi, an aspiring singer, in [[Subhash Ghai]]'s musical ''[[Taal (film)|Taal]]''; alongside [[Akshaye Khanna]], [[Anil Kapoor]], [[Amrish Puri]] and [[Alok Nath]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/lf/2003/12/03/stories/2003120300500200.htm |title=Kabir's ambition |work=The Hindu  |date=3 December 2003 |accessdate=1 June 2011}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web|title=Box Office India report of 1999|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/1999.htm|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20071221231737/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/1999.htm|archivedate=21 December 2007|publisher=Box Office India|accessdate=20 November 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.atimes.com/atimes/South_Asia/DJ12Df01.html |title= Bollywood takes on the world |accessdate=5 December 2008 |last= Bist |first= Raju |date= 12 November 2002 |work=Asia Times }}</ref> Rai received a second Best Actress nomination that year at the Filmfare Awards ceremony.   

In 2000, Rai starred in ''[[Kandukondain Kandukondain]]'', a Tamil language adaptation of [[Jane Austen]]'s novel ''[[Sense and Sensibility]]''. Directed by [[Rajiv Menon]], the film also starred Tabu, [[Mammooty]] and [[Ajith Kumar]] in prominent roles. Rai was cast as Meenakshi (based on the character of [[Marianne Dashwood]]), the younger sister of Tabu's character.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/2000/05/28/stories/09280223.htm |title=From the known to the unknown |work=The Hindu  |date=28 May 2000 |accessdate=22 April 2011}}</ref> The film was a critical and commercial success and earned Rai positive comments from critics; a review carried by ''[[The Indian Express]]'' summarised, "Attacking her role with just the perfect dollop of innocence, Aishwarya does full justice to her part, and matches up perfectly to Tabu.".<ref name="Aish Life">{{cite web|url=http://www.ndtv.com/album/listing/entertainment/ash-lashes-out-at-the-media-835#/slide/21|title=Aishwarya's life in pics|publisher=NDTV}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.expressindia.com/news/ie/daily/20000710/ien08001.html |title=Movie reviews |work=The Indian Express |date=10 July 2000|accessdate=19 November 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article2343088.ece?css=|title=At their regional best!|author=Reshma S Kulkarni|work=The Hindu |accessdate=10 August 2011|date=10 August 2011}}</ref>

Rai next starred alongside [[Shahrukh Khan]] and [[Chandrachur Singh]] in the action drama ''[[Josh (2000 film)|Josh]]''. She portrayed Shirley Dias, the sister of Khan's character who falls in love with his arch enemy's brother (played by Singh).<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/2004/12/01/stories/2004120101721300.htm |title=National : Fun, feni and sands — exotic locale at home |work=The Hindu  |date=1 December 2004 |accessdate=22 April 2011}}</ref> The casting of Rai as Khan's sister was considered an unusual pairing at the time; director [[Mansoor Khan]], however, described it as "perfect".<ref>{{cite web|last=Suggu|first=Kanchana|url=http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2000/jan/24josh.htm|title='Josh is a youth oriented film' |publisher=Rediff.com |date=24 January 2000 |accessdate=22 April 2012}}</ref> Despite earning mixed reviews from film critics, ''Josh'' emerged as a moderate commercial success.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/2000/06/23/stories/09230224.htm |title=Competent portrayals continue unsung |work=The Hindu  |date=23 June 2000 |accessdate=22 April 2011}}</ref><ref name="BO2000">{{cite web|title=Box Office 2000|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=206&catName=MjAwMA=|publisher=Box Office India|accessdate=20 November 2008}}</ref> [[Satish Kaushik]]'s social drama ''[[Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai]]'' was Rai's next release; she played Preeti Virat, a rape victim, in the film. Co-starring Anil Kapoor and [[Sonali Bendre]], the film was well received by critics. Film critic Sukanya Verma praised Rai's decision to star in the film and added that she "conveys the turmoil and pain of a rape victim well. But it is her transition from an emotional wreck trying to gather the broken pieces of her life back together that is amazing.".<ref>{{cite web|last=Verma|first=Sukanya|url=http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2000/aug/25hamara.htm|title=Sir Anil to the rescue!|publisher=Rediff|accessdate=19 November 2012}}</ref> Rai eventually earned a third Best Actress nomination at Filmfare.<ref name="filmfareawards">{{cite news|url=http://filmfareawards.indiatimes.com/articleshow/articleshow/368707.cms |title=The Nominations&nbsp;– 2000– The 51st Filmfare Awards |publisher=India Times |accessdate=22 April 2011}}</ref>  

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]]''. Rai's role was that of Megha Shankar, the daughter of [[Amitabh Bachchan]]'s character who commits suicide after a failed romance with one of her father's students (played by Shahrukh Khan). Despite earning mixed reviews from film critics, ''Mohabbatein'' emerged as the [[Bollywood films of 2000|second highest grossing film of the year]] and earned Rai a [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress]] nomination.<ref name="BO2000"/><ref name="filmfareawards"/><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/mag/2008/01/06/stories/2008010650140500.htm|title=Magazine / Cinema : Crossover influences |work=The Hindu  |date=6 January 2008 |accessdate=22 April 2011}}</ref> The following year, she starred alongside [[Govinda]] and [[Jackie Shroff]] in the romantic comedy ''[[Albela (2001 film)|Albela]]''. Upon release, both the film and her performance received mostly negative reviews; [[Taran Adarsh]] of [[Bollywood Hungama]] criticised the film and mentioned Rai as "plastic in some scenes".<ref>{{cite web|last=Adarsh|first=Taran|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/538760|title=Albela (2011) review|publisher=Bollywood Hungama|accessdate=19 November 2012}}</ref>

===''Devdas'' and international recognition (2002–07)===
[[File:Aishwarya Rai Cannes.jpg|thumb|left|Rai at Cannes Film Festival 2007]]
After featuring in [[David Dhawan]]'s slapstick comedy film ''[[Hum Kisise Kum Nahin]]'', Rai appeared alongside Shahrukh Khan and [[Madhuri Dixit]] in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's love-saga ''[[Devdas (2002 Hindi film)|Devdas]]'', an adaptation of [[Sharat Chandra Chattopadhyay]]'s [[Devdas|novel of the same name]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2002/09/23/stories/2002092300860100.htm |title=Celebrating Devdas |work=The Hindu  |date=23 September 2002 |accessdate=1 June 2011}}</ref> She played the role of Paro (Parvati), the love interest of the protagonist (played by Khan). The film was screened at the [[2002 Cannes Film Festival]] and was featured by ''[[Time Magazine|Time]]'' in their listing of the "10 best films of the millennium".<ref>{{cite news|first=Richard|last=Corliss|title=Cannes Kiss Off|publisher=TIME|url=http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,501020610-257165,00.html|date=3 June 2002|accessdate=20 November 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/1439620/Devdas-in-TIME-magazines-Top-10-films-list|title=Devdas in TIME magazine's Top 10 films list|publisher=Bollywood Hungama|accessdate=21 May 2012}}</ref> The film emerged as a major international success with revenues of over {{INRConvert|53|c}}.<ref>{{cite web|title=Box Office India report of 2002|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/2002.htm|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20071227015435/http://boxofficeindia.com/2002.htm|archivedate=27 December 2007|accessdate=20 November 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/overseas.htm|title=Box Office India report of Overseas Gross|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20071227020122/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/overseas.htm|archivedate=27 December 2007|accessdate=20 November 2008}}</ref> Alan Morrison, writing for ''[[Empire magazine|Empire]]'', praised the performances of the three leads and wrote, "Aishwarya Rai proves she has the acting talent to back up her flawless looks".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.empireonline.com/reviews/reviewcomplete.asp?FID=8133|title=Devdas Review|author=Alan Morrison|publisher= [[Empire Magazine]]}}</ref> ''Devdas'' was chosen as India's official entry for the [[List of Indian submissions for Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film|Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film]] and received a nomination at the [[BAFTA Awards]] in the [[BAFTA Award for Best Film|Best Foreign Language Film]] category.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2003-01-27/news-interviews/27288232_1_bafta-british-film-awards-competition-from-awards-veterans|title=''Devdas'' nominated for best foreign film at Bafta |work=The Times of India|date=27 January 2003 |accessdate=18 June 2011}}</ref> In India, the film won 10 Filmfare Awards, including a second Best Actress award for Rai.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://filmfareawards.indiatimes.com/articleshow/368745.cms |title=The Winners&nbsp;– 2002– The 51st Filmfare Awards |publisher=India Times |accessdate=22 April 2011}}</ref> 

In 2003, Rai featured in two romantic dramas of Bollywood, her brother's production début ''Dil Ka Rishta'', alongside [[Arjun Rampal]], and [[Rohan Sippy]]'s ''[[Kuch Na Kaho]]'', alongside [[Abhishek Bachchan]].<ref name=bofail>{{cite news|url=http://hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2004/12/31/stories/2004123102440300.htm |title=Entertainment / Cinema : Mixed bag of hits and duds|work=The Hindu  |date=31 December 2004 |accessdate=1 June 2011}}</ref> Neither of these films fared well critically or commercially.<ref name=bofail/><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2003/03/10/stories/2003031000530100.htm |title='Jism' continues to attract, appeal, allure |work=The Hindu  |date=10 March 2003 |accessdate=1 June 2011}}</ref> She was later noted for her starring role in [[Rituparno Ghosh]]'s [[independent film|independent]] [[Bengali film]] ''[[Chokher Bali (film)|Chokher Bali]]'', an adaptation of [[Rabindranath Tagore]]'s [[Chokher Bali|novel of the same name]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://hindu.com/2006/07/21/stories/2006072100700200.htm |title=Kerala News : Film finds its audience |work=The Hindu  |date=21 July 2006 |accessdate=1 June 2011}}</ref> She portrayed the character of Binodini, an emotionally manipulative widow, struggling with her sexual desires in early-20th century Bengal.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/mag/2003/11/16/stories/2003111600410500.htm |title=A director's film |work=The Hindu  |date=16 November 2003|accessdate=1 June 2011}}</ref> The film was a major critical success and Rai earned positive notice for her performance; Derek Elley of ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]'' noted, "Rai dominates the film with her delicately sensual presence and physical grace".<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.variety.com/review/VE1117921521/ | work=Variety | first=Derek | last=Elley | title=Chokher Bali: A Passion Play | date=12 August 2003}}</ref> Commercially, the film emerged as a [[sleeper hit]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2003/11/13/stories/2003111300830200.htm|title=Alluring Ash|author=SPillai, Shreedhar|work=The Hindu |accessdate=13 November 2003|date=13 November 2003| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20031128224733/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2003/11/13/stories/2003111300830200.htm| archivedate= 28 November 2003}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/money/2004/jan/10spec1.htm|title=Bengali films zoom in on profits|publisher=Rediff|accessdate=10 January 2004| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20040114064301/http://www.rediff.com/money/2004/jan/10spec1.htm| archivedate= 14 January 2004 }}</ref>

After the success of ''Chokher Bali'', Rai returned to mainstream Hindi film with [[Rajkumar Santoshi]]'s ''[[Khakee]]'' (2004), a suspense thriller featuring Amitabh Bachchan, [[Akshay Kumar]], Ajay Devgan and [[Tusshar Kapoor]]. 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]]. While filming for ''Khakee'', Rai was accidentally hit by a running car, which resulted in the fracture of her left foot.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/news/2003/apr/02ash.htm|title=Aishwarya injured in accident|publisher=Rediff.com|accessdate=2 November 2012|date=2 April 2003}}</ref> Upon release, the film received moderate critical and commercial success.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2004/02/27/stories/2004022701310100.htm|title=Bollywood's favourite filmmaker|work=The Hindu|accessdate=27 February 2004|date=27 February 2004}}</ref> In her next release, the romantic comedy ''[[Kyun! 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 received positive to mixed comments from critics, but failed commercially.<ref>{{cite web|last=Menon|first=Sita|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2004/aug/13khgn.htm|title=KHGN: Part-time fun|publisher=Rediff.com|accessdate=2 November 2012|date=13 August 2004}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=210&|title=Box Office 2004|publisher=Box Office India|accessdate=19 November 2012}}</ref>

In late 2004, Rai garnered international recognition for her starring role opposite [[Martin Henderson]] in [[Gurinder Chadha]]'s [[British film]] ''[[Bride and Prejudice]]'', a Bollywood-style adaptation of Jane Austen's novel ''[[Pride and Prejudice]]''. International film critics were appreciative of Rai's "beauty" but questioned her acting abilities; a review carried by ''[[The New York Times]]'' mentioned her as "radiantly beautiful but inert".<ref>{{cite news|url=http://movies.nytimes.com/2005/02/11/movies/11boll.html|title=Mr. Darcy and Lalita, singing and dancing|work=The New York Times|accessdate=21 October 2012|date=11 February 2005}}</ref> With a worldwide gross of $24 million against a production budget of $7 million, ''Bride and Prejudice'' proved a commercial success.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://boxofficemojo.com/movies/?page=main&id=brideandprejudice.htm|title=Bride and Prejudice (2005)|publisher=Box Office Mojo|accessdate=19 November 2012}}</ref> Rai next collaborated with director Rituparno Ghosh, for the second time, in the relationship drama ''[[Raincoat (film)|Raincoat]]'', an adaptation of [[O. Henry]]'s ''[[The Gift of the Magi]]''. Also featuring Ajay Devgan, ''Raincoat'' met with wide critical acclaim and among other wins, won the [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://in.rediff.com/movies/2004/dec/24rain.htm|title=Rain coat is simply beautiful|accessdate=9 March 2009| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20090406050743/http://in.rediff.com/movies/2004/dec/24rain.htm| archivedate= 6 April 2009}}</ref> ''[[The Hindu]]'' noted, "[A]s Neerja, [Rai] appears to have shed her inhibitions about looking unglamorous. What is more, she seems to have made an earnest effort to emote, using less of her body and limbs and more of her face, and eyes in particular".<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2004/12/31/stories/2004123101640201.htm|title=Raincoat|work=The Hindu |author=Bhaskaran, Gautaman|accessdate=31 December 2004| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20050125084850/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2004/12/31/stories/2004123101640201.htm| archivedate= 25 January 2005|date=31 December 2004}}</ref> She eventually received another Best Actress nomination at Filmfare.

Rai next co-starred alongside [[Sanjay Dutt]] and [[Zayed Khan]] in the 2005 adult drama ''[[Shabd (film)|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. The film received predominantly negative reviews and proved a commercial failure. ''[[The Times of India]]'' concluded, "For the umpteenth time, Ms Rai looks drop-dead gorgeous. And that's about it. She is like that picture postcard you get when what you were actually waiting for is a letter. It's very beautiful to look at, but is of no use because it says nothing."<ref>{{cite news|last=Bose Malik|first=Jhoomur|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/Shabd-leaves-all-speechless/movie-review/1012683.cms?flstry=1|title='Shabd' leaves all speechless|work=The Times of India|date=5 February 2005 |accessdate=22 April 2012}}</ref>  

[[File:Aishwarya Rai Bachchan at the launch of Longines Dolcevita.jpg|thumb|Aishwarya Rai Bachchan at the launch of Longines Dolcevita]]
That same year, Rai took on the lead role of Tilo in [[Paul Mayeda Berges]]'s romantic [[fantasy film]] ''[[The Mistress of Spices (film)|The Mistress of Spices]]'', an adaptation of [[Mistress of Spices|the novel of the same name]] by [[Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/mag/2005/04/24/stories/2005042400420500.htm |title=Magazine / Book Review : Multi-layered tale |work=The Hindu|date=24 April 2005 |accessdate=2 June 2011}}</ref> The film received unanimous negative reviews from film critics<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2006/05/26/stories/2006052602380300.htm |title=Friday Review Chennai / Film Review : It is beautiful but bland: Mistress of Spices |work=The Hindu  |date=26 May 2006 |accessdate=22 April 2011a}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/mag/2006/05/28/stories/2006052800250500.htm |title=Magazine / Sightings : Festive flavour at Canne |work=The Hindu  |date=28 May 2006 |accessdate=2 June 2011}}</ref> and emerged as a commercial failure.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://in.rediff.com/movies/2006/apr/20spices.htm |title=Mistress: Aishwarya's best work?&nbsp;– Rediff.com movies|publisher=Rediff |date=20 April 2006 |accessdate=2 June 2011| archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20110525030110/http://in.rediff.com/movies/2006/apr/20spices.htm| archivedate= 25 May 2011}}</ref> [[Peter Bradshaw]] of ''[[The Guardian]]'' termed Rai's performance as "annoying" and wrote that she "wafts and simpers" through the entire film.<ref>{{cite news|last=Bradshaw|first=Peter|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/culture/2006/apr/21/10|title=The Mistress of Spices|work=The Guardian|date=21 April 2006|accessdate=2 November 2012}}</ref> 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 publicly popular [[item number]] ''[[Kajra Re]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://specials.rediff.com/yearend/2005/dec/23yend8.htm|title=Ten best Bollywood actresses of 2005|publisher=Rediff.com|accessdate=13 November 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Taneja|first=Nikhil|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/From-Melody-to-Dev-D/Article1-492354.aspx |title=From melody to Dev.D |work=Hindustan Times|date=31 December 2009|accessdate=28 June 2011}}</ref>

Rai had two film releases in 2006, [[J P Dutta]]'s ''[[Umrao Jaan (2006 film)|Umrao Jaan]]'' and [[Yash Raj Films]]' ''[[Dhoom 2]]''. The former film, an adaptation of [[Mirza Hadi Ruswa]]'s [[Urdu language|Urdu]] novel ''[[Umrao Jaan Ada]]'' (1905), tells the story of a doomed [[courtesan]] from 19th-century [[Lucknow]]. Rai played the titular role, a character famously played by [[Rekha]] in [[Umrao Jaan (1981 film)|the first film adaptation of the novel]]. Reviewers, while comparing the film to its previous adaptation, were critical of the film as well as of Rai's performance. [[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."<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.bbc.co.uk/films/2006/11/06/umrao_jaan_2006_review.shtml |title= Umrao Jaan (2006) |accessdate=4 March 2009 |last= Joshi |first= Poonam |date= 20 October 2006 |publisher=BBC  |accessdate=9 April 2011}}</ref> 

In the [[Sanjay Gadhvi]]-directed adventure film ''Dhoom 2'', Rai portrayed Sunehri, a small-time 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]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi-times/Ash-to-dance-to-Davars-tune/articleshow/1524543.cms|title=Ash to dance to Davar's tune
|agency=TNN|date=10 May 2006|accessdate=13 April 2011|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> Though critically unsuccessful, the film was Rai's first major commercial success since ''Devdas''; the film was declared a [[blockbuster (entertainment)|blockbuster]], and became the [[Bollywood films of 2006|highest grossing Indian film of 2006]] with gross revenues of over {{INRConvert|111|c}}.<ref name="BoxOffice2006">{{cite news|url=http://boxofficeindia.com/cpages.php?pageName=all_time_earners|title=All Time Earners Inflation Adjusted|accessdate=4 March 2009| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20090303150414/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/cpages.php?pageName=all_time_earners| archivedate= 3 March 2009}}</ref> Rediff.com commented, "[She] is all gloss and no depth. You seldom feel any tension in her behaviour and expressions. [..] Sunehri enters the film nearly 50 minutes after its opening in a disguise. In no time, she is wearing the flimsiest of clothes. Once she opens her mouth—and she does it two minutes after appearing in the film—she spoils the image."<ref>{{cite web|title=Dhoom: 2 falls short of expectations|author=J. Pais, Arthur|publisher=Rediff|url=http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2006/nov/24slide4.htm}}</ref> Nonetheless, her performance earned her a sixth Filmfare Award nomination in the Best Actress category.

In 2007, Rai featured as the wife of Abhishek Bachchan's character in Mani Ratnam's social drama ''[[Guru (2007 film)|Guru]]''. A fictionalised biography of businessman [[Dhirubhai Ambani]], ''Guru'' tells the [[rag to riches]] story of an uneducated man who builds a multinational corporation. The film met with international critical acclaim and emerged as a box-office success.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=214&catName=MjAwNw==|title=Box Office 2007|publisher=Box Office India|accessdate=19 November 2012}}</ref> [[Richard Corliss]] of ''[[TIME Magazine|Time]]'' labelled her character as an "ornament", but Raja Sen from [[Rediff]] described it as "her finest performance, visible especially when she takes over the film's climax."<ref>{{cite news|author=Corliss, Richard|title=''Guru'' - Review|url=http://www.time.com/time/arts/article/0,8599,1578636-3,00.html|date = 12 January 2007|publisher = TIME Magazine|accessdate=9 February 2007}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/jan/12guru.htm |title=Watch ''Guru'' for the actors |date=12 January 2007 |first=Raja |last=Sen|publisher=Rediff.com}}</ref> Rai received her seventh Best Actress nomination at Filmfare for her performance in the film.

Rai next starred alongside [[Naveen Andrews]] and [[Miranda Richardson]] in [[Jag Mundhra]]'s independent British drama ''[[Provoked (film)|Provoked]]'', as the real-life character of [[Kiranjit Ahluwalia]], a [[non-resident Indian]] who murders her husband after suffering from years of domestic abuse.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/gender/story/0,,2049522,00.html|title=I wanted him to stop hurting me|date=4 April 2007|work=The Guardian|accessdate=23 February 2011}}</ref> Rai earned mostly positive comments for her performance.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ndtv.com/photos/entertainment/first-pics-aishwarya-back-home-835/slide/28|title=Aishwarya's life in pics|publisher=NDTV}}</ref> critic Indu Mirani from [[Daily News and Analysis|DNA]] wrote, "Aishwarya Rai plays the battered wife in what is undoubtedly one of her best performances to date. Rai convincingly goes through the various stages of shock, bewilderment, remorse and finally vindication".<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_stirred-and-shaken_1089354|title=Stirred and shaken|author=Mirani, Indu|work= Daily news and Analysis|accessdate=6 April 2007}}</ref> Internationally well-received, the film emerged as a moderate commercial success in the [[United Kingdom]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/Entertainment/Aishwarya-s-Provoked-well-received-in-UK/Article1-216871.aspx|title=Aishwarya's Provoked well received in UK|publisher= The Hindustan Times|accessdate=18 April 2007}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/NM11/Provoked-a-winner-for-Ash/Article1-100945.aspx|title=Provoked, a winner for Ash|author= Saibal Chatterjee|publisher= Hindustan Times|accessdate=23 May 2006}}</ref> That same year, Rai starred as Mira, an Indian warrior in [[Doug Lefler]]'s [[epic film]] ''[[The Last Legion]]''. Starring alongside [[Sir Ben Kingsley]], [[Colin Firth]], and [[Thomas Sangster]], the film proved a major critical and commercial failure.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/08/19/arts/NA-A-E-MOV-US-Box-Office.php |title= 'Superbad' delivers super debut with {{Nowrap|$31.2 million}} debut |accessdate=5 January 2009 |date= 19 September 2007 |work=International Herald Tribune | archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20090131144237/http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/08/19/arts/NA-A-E-MOV-US-Box-Office.php| archivedate= 31 January 2009}}</ref> ''[[New York Daily News]]'' noted, "[T]hough Rai may be the most beautiful woman in the world, [..] she's no actress."<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv-movies/epic-falls-sword-article-1.238835|title=Epic falls on its sword|last=Matthews|first=Jack|work= New York Daily News|date=18 August 2007|accessdate=6 April 2012}}</ref>

===''Jodhaa Akbar'' and beyond (2008–present)===
[[File:Aishwarya invited at the opening of Bvlgari Hotel in London 02.jpg|thumb|left|Rai at the opening of Bvlgari Hotel in London ]]
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). The film narrates a partly fictionalised account of a [[marriage of convenience]] between the [[Mughal Empire|Mughal]] emperor [[Jalaluddin Muhammad Akbar]] (played by Hrithik Roshan) and the [[Rajput]] princess [[Jodha Bai]] (played by Rai). [[Rajeev Masand]] noted, "Aishwarya Rai is wonderfully restrained and uses her eyes expertly to communicate so much, making this one of her finest outings on screen".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/masands-verdict-jodhaa-akbar/59060-8-p1.html|title=Masand's Verdict: Jodha Akbar|accessdate=18 August 2009|publisher=[[CNN-IBN]]|author=Masand, Rajeev|date=15 February 2008}}</ref> The film had gross earnings of {{INRConvert|112|c}} and fetched Rai a Best Actress nomination at the Filmfare Awards ceremony.<ref>{{cite web|title=Top Worldwide Grossers ALL TIME: 37 Films Hit 100 Crore|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/arounddetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=3997&nCat=|publisher=Box Office India|accessdate=3 February 2012}}</ref> She then co-starred with her husband, Abhishek Bachchan, and her father-in-law, Amitabh Bachchan, in [[Ram Gopal Verma]]'s political drama ''[[Sarkar Raj]]'', a sequel to the 2005 box-office hit ''[[Sarkar (film)|Sarkar]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://mumbaimirror.com/index.aspx?Page=article&contentid=20080509200805090206278538342fe46&sectid=30&sectname=Entertainment%20-%20Bollywood |title= Why Raj wants to see Sarkar... |date=9 May 2008 |author=M. Shah, Kunal |accessdate=1 June 2011 |work=The Times of India|accessdate=8 June 2011}}</ref> Rai was cast as Anita Rajan, the CEO of an international power firm who proposes to set up a plant in rural [[Maharashtra]]. The film was a critical and commercial success, with praise directed to the performances of the three leads.<ref>{{cite news|title=Bachchan mania grips denizens|url=http://www.hindu.com/2008/06/16/stories/2008061658780300.htm|accessdate=15 June 2011|newspaper=The Hindu|date=16 June 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Beyond prisms of prejudice|url=http://www.hindu.com/mag/2008/08/24/stories/2008082450010100.htm|accessdate=15 June 2011|newspaper=The Hindu|date=14 August 2008}}</ref>

Rai's next role was in the 2009 [[Harald Zwart]]-directed spy comedy ''[[The Pink Panther 2]]''.  Starring alongside [[Steve Martin]], [[Jean Reno]] and [[Emily Mortimer]], Rai portrayed the role of Sonia Solandres, a seductive criminology expert. Like its [[The Pink Panther (2006 film)|predecessor]], the sequel received negative reviews from critics,<ref>{{cite news|title=Pink Panther 2 trashed by critics|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Pink-Panther-2-trashed-by-critics/Article1-375112.aspx|accessdate=15 June 2011|newspaper=The Hindustan Times|date=5 February 2009}}</ref> but did a moderate business of $34 million at the American box office.<ref>{{cite news|title=U.S. and Canada Box Office|url=http://movies.nytimes.com/indexes/2009/03/13/movies/boxoffice/weekend_us/index.html|accessdate=15 June 2011|newspaper=The New York Times|date=8 March 2009}}</ref> [[Roger Ebert]] wrote, "Rai is breathtaking in Bollywood films, where they devote a great deal of expertise to admiring beauty, but here's she's underutilized and too much in the background";<ref>{{cite web|url=http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090204/REVIEWS/902049985|title=The Pink Panther 2- by Roger Ebert|work=Chicago Sun-Times|date=4 February 2009}}</ref> ''[[USA Today]]'' mentioned her expressions as "wooden" and added, "She looks gorgeous, but her expression rarely changes".<ref>{{cite news|last=Puig|first=Claudia|title='Pink Panther 2' stumbles, bumbles and bores|url=http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/life/movies/reviews/2009-02-05-pink-panther_N.htm|accessdate=15 June 2011|work=USA Today|date=6 February 2009}}</ref> 

In 2010, Rai was cast by Mani Ratnam in his [[bilingual]] modern-day adaptation of the [[Indian epic]] ''[[Ramayana]]''. Her role was that of Ragini (modeled on [[Sita]], the heroine of ''Ramayana''), a woman married to the [[superintendent (police)|superintendent of police]], who is kidnapped by a bandit. The Hindi version (''[[Raavan]]'') and the Tamil version (''[[Raavanan]]'') of the film were shot simultaneously and Rai played the same role in both the film versions.<ref>{{cite news|title=Vikram plays both Ram and Raavan|url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/vikram-plays-both-ram-and-raavan/article409800.ece|accessdate=6 May 2012|newspaper=The Hindu|date=25 April 2010}}</ref> The films received polarising reviews from film critics; Rai's performance drew mostly positive reviews. 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/raavan-boy-blunder-lost-in-an-epic-mess/1/102055.html|title=Raavan: Boy blunder lost in an epic mess|publisher=India Today|author=Kaveree Bamzai|accessdate=June 18, 2010}}</ref> However, film critics Aniruddha Guha and Rajeev Masand criticised her character and noted, "She's left to scream and shriek and hiss."<ref>{{cite news|last=Guha|first=Aniruddha|title=Review: Raavan is a big yawn|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/review_review-raavan-is-a-big-yawn_1398215|accessdate=15 June 2011|newspaper=Daily News and Analysis|date=18 June 2010}}</ref> Commercially, ''Raavanan'' emerged as a success while ''Raavan'' flopped.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1101010/jsp/7days/story_13040099.jsp|title=Limelight: Going places|work=The Telegraph|accessdate=10 October 2010|date=10 October 2010}}</ref> 

Rai's next role was opposite [[Rajinikanth]] in the [[science fiction film|science fiction]] Tamil film ''[[Enthiran]]'' (2010), directed by S. Shankar.<ref name="confirm">{{cite web|year=2008|title=Robot confirmed!
|publisher=Sify.com|accessdate=5 January 2008|url=http://sify.com/movies/tamil/fullstory.php?id=14585005| archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20080108043015/http://sify.com/movies/tamil/fullstory.php?id=14585005| archivedate= 8 January 2008}}</ref> She was cast as Sana, a college student and the girlfriend of Rajnikanth's character. At the time of release, ''Enthiran'' was the most expensive Indian film production and eventually emerged as one of the highest-grossing Indian films of all time.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/media/entertainment-/entertainment/rajini-adds-30-to-maran-cos-revenue/articleshow/7394423.cms |work=The Economic Times |location=India|title= Highest grossing Indian film |accessdate=5 March 2011 |date=31 January 2011}}</ref><ref name=162crores>{{cite web|url=http://movies.ndtv.com/Ndtv-Show-Special-Story.aspx?from=bottomrelated&ID=538&StoryID=ENTEN20100154445 |title=Rajini's Endhiran: A sell out in Chennai|publisher=NDTV Movies |accessdate=26 September 2010| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20101004002531/http://movies.ndtv.com/Ndtv-Show-Special-Story.aspx?from=bottomrelated&ID=538&StoryID=ENTEN20100154445| archivedate= 4 October 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=2171&nCat=box_office_news |title=Boxofficeindia.com |publisher=Boxofficeindia.com |date=1 November 2010 |accessdate=4 January 2011}}</ref> She then appeared as Mala, an impetuous brat, in [[Vipul Shah]]'s ''[[Action Replayy]]''; a science fiction comedy co-starring Akshay Kumar, [[Aditya Roy Kapoor]] and [[Neha Dhupia]]. Upon release, the film met with largely negative reviews and proved an economic failure.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/golmaal-beats-action-replayy-at-box-office/20101108.htm|title=''Golmaal 3'' beats ''Action Replayy'' at the box-office|publisher=Rediff|accessdate=26 November 2012|date=8 November 2010}}</ref> 

Rai's final film of 2010 was the drama ''[[Guzaarish]]''; her third collaboration with director Sanjay Leela Bhansali and actor Hrithik Roshan.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/009200812301566.htm |title= 'Aishwarya is very special to me' |accessdate=5 January 2009 |date= 30 December 2008 |work=The Hindu| archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20090131135113/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/009200812301566.htm| archivedate= 31 January 2009}}</ref> 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]]. Rai's role was that of Sophia D'Souza, Mascarenas' nurse, who is abused by her alcoholic husband. Despite flopping at the box-office, ''Guzaarish'' met with positive critical comments. ''[[The Telegraph (Calcutta)|The Telegragh]]'' described it to be Rai's "best performance" and ''The Times of India'' summarised, "Aishwarya is a stunning picture of fire and grace, walking away with certain scenes by her sheer vitality."<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1101120/jsp/entertainment/story_13197137.jsp|work=The Telegraph | first=Pratim| last=D. Gupta| title=Hrithik in wonderland| date=20 November 2010|accessdate=26 November 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/hindi/Guzaarish/moviereview/6947922.cms|work=The Times Of India  | first=Nikhat | last=Kazmi | title=Review: Guzaarish | date=18 November 2010|accessdate=20 November 2010}}</ref> In 2011, Rai was cast as the protagonist of [[Madhur Bhandarkar]]'s social drama ''[[Heroine (2012 film)|Heroine]]''; however, due to her pregnancy, Rai was replaced by actor [[Kareena Kapoor]], the original choice for the role.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Heroine-Kareena-s-costumes-worth-Rs-1-2cr/Article1-750771.aspx |title='Heroine' Kareena's costumes worth Rs 1.2cr |work=Hindustan Times  |date=27 September 2011 |accessdate=26 November 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url= http://www.hindustantimes.com/Ash-ready-to-be-a-Heroine/Article1-695705.aspx |title= Ash ready to be a Heroine|accessdate=23 April 2011 |work=Hindustan Times  |date=10 May 2009}}</ref>

==Off-screen work==

===Stage performances===
Rai has taken part in several stage shows and world tours since 2001. Her first world tour, a series of concerts called ''Craze 2001'', was performed across the U.S. alongside Anil Kapoor, Aamir Khan, [[Priety Zinta]] and [[Gracy Singh]]. The show faced early cancellation due to the [[11 September 2001 attacks]], and the team prepared to return to India as soon as possible. However, the shows continued successfully in Canada.<ref>{{cite journal|title=Tour stop|month=November|year=2001|url=http://downloads.movies.indiatimes.com/site/nov2001/whisper.html|journal=[[Filmfare]]|accessdate=24 July 2007}}</ref>
In 2002, she participated in the show ''From India With Love'' in the UK, along with Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan, Shahrukh Khan and Priety Zinta. It took place at two outdoor venues, [[Manchester]]'s [[Old Trafford]] and London's [[Hyde Park, London|Hyde Park]], with over 100,000&nbsp;spectators.<ref>{{cite news|title=From India with Love|date=30 April 2002|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programmes/breakfast/1959022.stm|publisher=BBC|accessdate=16 November 2007}}</ref>
In the summer of 2008,Rai, her husband [[Abhishek Bachchan]], her father-in-law [[Amitabh Bachchan]], and actors [[Preity Zinta]], [[Ritesh Deshmukh]], and [[Madhuri Dixit]] starred in the "Unforgettable World Tour" stage production. The first leg covered the USA, Canada, [[Trinidad]], and London, England. Rai is also involved in the functional and administrative operations of her father-in-law's company, originally known as ABCL, and rechristened as AB Corp. Ltd. That company, along with Wizcraft International Entertainment Pvt. Ltd., developed the Unforgettable production.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/149172.html |title=Amitabh-Abhishek planning world tour together : India Entertainment |publisher=Earthtimes.org |accessdate=13 November 2008}}</ref>

===Social work===
In 1999 Rai participated in a world tour called the ''Magnificent Five'', along with [[Aamir Khan]], [[Rani Mukerji]], [[Akshaye Khanna]], and [[Twinkle Khanna]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Magnificent Five|url=http://www.bollywoodconcerts.com/preshowdetails.php?preshow=16|publisher=Elite Entertainment (bollywoodconcerts.com)|accessdate=14 April 2007| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20070407170358/http://www.bollywoodconcerts.com/preshowdetails.php?preshow=16&PHPSESSID=cfece330af4d7fa05e1da089b69738dd| archivedate= 7 April 2007 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> In the same year, she was appointed as [[Longines]] Ambassador of Elegance.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.longines.com/personalities/ambassadors/aishwarya-rai-bachchan |title=Aishwarya Rai Bachchan |publisher=Longines |date=1 November 1973 |accessdate=9 April 2011}}</ref> In 2003 she became the first Indian actress to be a jury member at the [[Cannes Film Festival]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/1013233/Aishwarya-Bachchan|title=Aishwarya Bachchan Rai|accessdate=14 February 2009| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20090218133507/http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/1013233/Aishwarya-Bachchan| archivedate= 18 February 2009 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> In 2003 she became a global brand ambassador of [[L'Oréal]], alongside [[Andie MacDowell]], [[Eva Longoria]], and [[Penélope Cruz]].<ref name="l'oreal">{{cite news|title=Aishwarya Rai to promote Cinema Verite event|url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/009200905131980.htm|accessdate=18 June 2011|newspaper=The Hindu|date=13 May 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite journal|title=Almost White|date=16 February 2004|url=http://www.outlookindia.com/article.aspx?222938|accessdate=18 June 2011|author=S. Shankar|publisher=Outlook}}</ref> Rai is the brand ambassador for The Eye Bank Association of India's nationwide campaign to promote [[eye donation]] in India.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/145221.cms|title=Ash appeal fails to boost eye donation drive|accessdate=19 September 2009 |work=The Times Of India |date=24 August 2003}}</ref> In 2005 she became a brand ambassador for [[Pulse Polio]], a campaign established by the [[Government of India]] in 1994 to eradicate [[Poliomyelitis|polio]] in India.<ref>{{cite news |url= http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/4172970.stm|title=Actress Rai backs polio campaign|accessdate=14 February 2009 |publisher=BBC News  | date=22 August 2005| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20090108063406/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/4172970.stm| archivedate= 8 January 2009 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> In the same year, Rai was appointed spokesperson for the [[International Year of Microcredit]], raising awareness of the main goals and priorities of the United Nations' poverty alleviation efforts.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.yearofmicrocredit.org/pages/whosinvolved/whosinvolved_patronsgroup_aishwarya.asp|title=Whosinvolved|publisher=yearofmicrocredit}}</ref>

In February 2005 Rai performed alongside other Bollywood stars at the ''HELP! Telethon Concert'', an event to raise money for the victims of the [[2004 tsunami earthquake]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Bollywood unites to present caring face|date=8 February 2005|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1050208/asp/nation/story_4351693.asp|work=The Telegraph |location=Kolkota, India |accessdate=8 February 2006}}</ref> Along with other members of the [[Bachchan family]], she laid the foundation of a special school for underprivileged girls in Daulatpur village in [[Uttar Pradesh]] in 2008. Construction is being funded by the Bachchan family, and the school will be named after Rai.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.ibosnetwork.com/newsmanager/templates/template1.aspx?a=21101&z=4|title=Bachchans to build girls school in name of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan|accessdate=20 February 2009}}</ref> She appeared along with various other Bollywood actors at the closing ceremony of the [[2006 Commonwealth Games]] in Melbourne. The performance showcased Indian culture as a lead-up to India hosting the [[2010 Commonwealth Games]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Bollywood's taste of Delhi 2010|date=26 March 2006|url=http://www.melbourne2006.com.au/M2006/Homepage+News/20060326+Bollywood+taste+of+Delhi+2010.htm|publisher=melbourne2006.com|accessdate=22 April 2006| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20060428013808/http://www.melbourne2006.com.au/M2006/Homepage+News/20060326+Bollywood+taste+of+Delhi+2010.htm| archivedate= 28 April 2006 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref>

===Humanitarian work===
Aishwarya is a UN Microcredit Spokesperson<ref>{{cite journal|title=Tour stop|month=November|year=2001|url=http://www.yearofmicrocredit.org/pages/whyayear/whyayear_learnaboutyear.asp|journal=[[Filmfare]]|accessdate=27 november 2012}}</ref> 
She supports PETA India<ref>{{cite journal|title=Tour stop|month=November|year=2001|url=http://www.looktothestars.org/charity/peta|journal=[[Filmfare]]|accessdate=27 november 2012}}</ref> She pledged to donate her eyes to the Eye Bank Association of India, and appeared in a public awareness film on eye donation.<ref>{{cite journal|title=Tour stop|month=November|year=2001|url=http://www.aishwarya-rai-pictures.com/aishwarya-rai-promotes-eye-donation.html|journal=[[Filmfare]]|accessdate=27 november 2012}}</ref> In November 2004, Aishwara Rai created the Aishwarya Rai Foundation to help needy people in India.<ref>{{cite journal|title=Tour stop|month=November|year=2001|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Rai-Foundation/news/|journal=[[Filmfare]]|accessdate=27 november 2012}}</ref> 
In 2009 Rai was appointed as the first [[Goodwill Ambassador]] of [[Smile Train]], an international charity that provides free [[Cleft lip and palate]] surgery to children in need. Her work with Smile Train will focus not only on India, but on 76 different developing countries around the world.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Aishwarya-appointed--Smile-Train--ambassador/535870/|title=Aishwarya appointed 'Smile Train' ambassador|work=The Indian Express   |location=India|accessdate=1 November 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.smiletrainindia.org/about-smile-train/celebrity-support.php|title=Aishwarya Rai Bachchan appeals for Smile Train|publisher=SmileTrainIndia}}</ref> 
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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_story.aspx?Section=Movies&ID=270772&subcatg=&keyword=bollywood&nid=270772|title=Aishwarya, Michael Douglas at UN to mark International Day of Peace|publisher=NDTV|accessdate= 22 September 2012}}</ref> Later that week, she was appointed as the new international [[Goodwill Ambassador]] for [[UNAIDS]], the joint United Nations programme on AIDS and HIV. She will raise global awareness on protecting children from HIV infection and increasing access to antiretroviral treatment.<ref name=ambassador>{{cite web|title=Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, being an UN ambassador|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5znGHIQKIXE&feature=related|publisher=''NDTV''|accessdate=28 September 2012}}</ref>

===Endorsements===
Rai made her first commercial for Camlin pencils when she was in the 9th grade. Rai became popular after appearing in a [[Pepsi]] commercial with actor [[Aamir Khan]].<ref name=btb/> She is the only female actor to have endorsed both Pepsi and Coca-Cola.<ref name=HT /> She is one of the top brand ambassadors in the country and is one of the top paid Bollywood actresses in this respect.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/Entertainment/Brand-Bachchan/Article1-700375.aspx|title=Brand Bachchan|author=Robin Bansal and Aaron Rohan George|work=Hindustan Times|accessdate=21 May 2011}}</ref> She modelled for [[Titan Industries|Titan Watches]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.firstpost.com/topic/person/aishwarya-rai-aishwarya-rai-titan-advertisement-youtube-2-video-ihUchB2aHM8-11890-1.html|title=Aishwarya Rai Titan Advertisement|publisher=[[The First Post]]|accessdate=}}</ref> [[Longines|Longines watches]], [[L'Oréal]], [[Coca-Cola]],<ref>{{cite news|last=Bhushan|first=Ratna|title=New Coke tagline to uncork fresh fizz|url=http://www.hindu.com/businessline/2001/04/23/stories/142302v8.htm|accessdate=17 June 2011|newspaper=The Hindu|date=23 April 2001}}</ref> [[Lakmé Cosmetics]], [[Casio|Casio pager]], [[Philips]], [[Palmolive (soap)|Palmolive]],<ref>{{cite news|url=http://m.oneindia.in/entertainment/bollywood/features/2012/aishwarya-rai-bachchan-rare-modelling-days-picture-098960.html|title=Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's rare modelling days picture|publisher=Oneindia.com|accessdate=September 1, 2012}}</ref> [[Lux (soap)|Lux]],  [[Fuji film]]s,<ref name=products>{{cite web|url=http://in.rediff.com/money/2003/sep/30sld4.htm |title=rediff.com: Celebrity Endorsements |publisher=Rediff |accessdate=17 June 2011}}</ref> [[Nakshatra Jewellery|Nakshatra Diamond Jewellery]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2003/05/13/stories/2003051300270300.htm|title=Signature collection|publisher=The Hindu|accessdate=May 13, 2003}}</ref> and [[Kalyan Jewellers]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/marketing/article3795985.ece?homepage=true&ref=wl_home|title=Kalyan Jewellers to invest Rs 1,000 crore this year|publisher=The Hindu|accessdate=AUG. 19, 2012}}</ref> She was named the official brand ambassador for [[De Beers|De Beers diamonds]] in India.<ref name=products/> Rai has been ranked the 2nd most popular watch brand ambassador worldwide in a survey, conducted by World Watch Report.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://my.entertainment.yahoo.com/news/aishwarya-rai-bachchan-ranked-2nd-most-popular-brand-183000372.html|title=Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Ranked 2nd Most Popular Brand Ambassador Worldwide|publisher=Yahoo|accessdate=Mar 6, 2012}}</ref>

==Personal life==


In 1999, Rai began dating Bollywood actor [[Salman Khan]]; their relationship was often reported in the media until the couple separated in 2001. Rai cited "abuse (verbal, physical and emotional), infidelity and indignity" on the part of Khan as reasons for ending the relationship.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.expressindia.com/news/fullstory.php?newsid=20315|title=Salman Khan chapter was a nightmare in my life: Aishwarya Rai|accessdate=19 September 2009}}</ref> In a 2009 ''[[The Times of India|Times of India]]'' article, Khan denied ever beating her: "It's not true that I hit a woman."<ref>{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Salman-didnt-hit-Ash/articleshow/4991138.cms|date=10 September 2009|title=Salman didn’t hit Ash!|accessdate=25 July 2010|work=The Times Of India }}</ref>

Rai is married to actor [[Abhishek Bachchan]], they met in 1997.<ref name=TOI1>{{cite news| url=http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/aishwarya-once-again-on-vogue-cover-82796|title=
Aishwarya once again on Vogue cover|publisher=NDTV|accessdate=February 1, 2011}}</ref> Their engagement was announced on {{Nowrap|14 January}} 2007 and later confirmed by his father, [[Amitabh Bachchan]].<ref name=engaged>{{cite news|last=Singh|first=Harneet|title=It was sudden...but this is the 21st century, one must be prepared|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/it-was-sudden...but-this-is-the-21st-centur/21032/|accessdate=16 June 2011|newspaper=The Indian Express|date=16 January 2007}}</ref> The couple married on {{Nowrap|20 April}} 2007 according to traditional Hindu rites of the [[Bunt (community)|Bunt community]], to which she belongs.<ref name=marriage/> Token [[North Indian]] and [[Bengali people|Bengali]] ceremonies were also performed. The wedding took place in a private ceremony at the Bachchan residence, "Prateeksha", in [[Juhu]], Mumbai.<ref name=marriage>{{cite web|title=Abhishek arrives on horseback for wedding|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/apr/20wed.htm|publisher=rediff.com|accessdate=16 June 2011}}</ref> They have been described as a [[supercouple]] in the Indian media.<ref>{{cite news |title=It's London in spring time! |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1858526.cms|accessdate=19 September 2009 |date=4 April 2007 |work=The Times Of India }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=I didn't chicken out of Dostana, says Saif Ali Khan |url=http://www.hindu.com/holnus/009200908011821.htm|accessdate=19 September 2009 | location=Chennai, India |work=The Hindu  |date=1 August 2009}}</ref> Rai is very close to her family and lived with them in [[Bandra]], Mumbai, until her marriage.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://movies.indiatimes.com/News-Gossip/News/Why-did-Aishwarya-dump-Vivek/articleshow/msid-1395761,curpg-6.cms|title=Why did Aishwarya dump Vivek?|accessdate=19 August 2009 |work=The Times Of India }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://us.rediff.com/movies/2007/apr/18ash.htm|title=The buzz outside Ash's house|accessdate=19 September 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.expressindia.com/news/fullstory.php?newsid=85796|title=The name's Bachchan, Aishwarya Bachchan!|work=[[The Indian Express]]|date=1 May 2007|accessdate=20 November 2008}}</ref> Rai is [[Hindu]] and deeply religious.<ref name="mostbeauti"/>

Rai gave birth to a baby girl on 16 November 2011.<ref>{{cite web|title=Aishwarya Rai Bachchan delivers a baby girl!|url=http://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/aishwarya-rai-bachchan-delivers-a-baby-girl/|publisher=Bollywood Life|accessdate=16 November 2011}}</ref> Her daughter became quite popular by the name of "Beti B" which was christened by the fans and the media, since the couple took over four months to name their daughter. The baby girl was finally named as Aaradhya Bachchan in March 2012.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bachchan baby gets a name!|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/bachchan-baby-gets-a-name/20120314.htm|publisher=Rediff|accessdate=14 March 2012}}</ref>

==In the media==
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has become one of the most admired and revered women in India, and in the world.<ref name="Aish Life" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2145340/India-slams-Bollywood-actress-Aishwarya-Rai-Bachchan-failing-lose-baby-weight.html#ixzz26Cz2tuRR|title=How the 'most beautiful woman in the world' has been accused of betraying her country for failing to lose her baby weight|author=DEBORAH ARTHURS|publisher=dailymail.co.uk|accessdate=16 May 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article861368.ece|title=At 37, Aishwarya is a director's delight|work=The Hindu |accessdate=31 October 2010|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20101101143604/http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article861368.ece| archivedate= 1 November 2010|date=31 October 2010}}</ref> Mass media has described her as dignified, statuesque, beautiful and charismatic person.<ref name=ndtv>{{cite web|url=http://goodtimes.ndtv.com/News_Details.aspx?SubcatDetails=Features,764|title=I choose to give my best|publisher=NDTV Good Times}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-07-20/news-interviews/32748339_1_aishwarya-rai-bachchan-ash-beauty|title=Aishwarya Rai-Bachchan: A charismatic persona|author=Haimanti Mukherjee|publisher=Times of India|accessdate=20 July 2012}}</ref> Despite constant media speculation, she has always managed to keep her personal life well-guarded.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/features/2012/aishwarya-rai-bachchan-media-shahrukh-khan-230212.html|title=Aishwarya Rai Bachchan or Shahrukh Khan – Who handles the media better?|author=Smitha Nambiar|publisher=Oneindia}}</ref>  Her beauty and performances have made her as a style icon for young women.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2002/10/14/stories/2002101401020300.htm|title=Invoking the goddess of style|author=ARCHANA NANDAL|publisher=The Hindu|accessdate=14 October 2002}}</ref> Over 17,000 websites dedicated to her,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indiatoday.in/womansummit/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&issueid=34&id=2679&sectionid=1&Itemid=1&secid=0|title=India Today Woman Summit & Awards 2010: Citations Of Award Winners|publisher=India Today}}</ref> she was selected by ''[http://www.verveonline.com/ Verve Magazine]'' in its list of the country's most powerful women.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.verveonline.com/62/people/powerwomen.shtml|title=Verve’s 50 Power Women 2008|publisher=Verve|accessdate=6 June 2008}}</ref>  In 2001 [[Forbes]] named Rai among the top five Indian movie stars.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.forbes.com/2001/03/09/0309bollywood.html|title=India's Celebrity Film Stars|work=Forbes|accessdate=3 September 2001|date=9 March 2001}}</ref> In a reader poll conducted by UK's ''[[Hello magazine|Hello!]]'' magazine, she was voted "the most attractive woman of 2003".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hellomagazine.com/celebrities/specials/women03/pagina_1_1.html |title=Aishwarya Rai |work=[[Hello (magazine)|Hello]]  |accessdate=9 April 2011}}</ref> In the same year, Rai appeared in ''[[Rolling Stone]]'' magazine's annual "Hot List".<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/02/10/earlyshow/leisure/celebspot/main672996.shtml | work=CBS News | title=Introducing Aishwarya Rai | date=10 February 2005}}</ref> In 2004 she was chosen by [[Time (magazine)|''TIME'' magazine]] as one of the world's most influential people, and appeared on the cover of its 2003 Asia edition.<ref>{{cite news |url= http://www.time.com/time/asia/covers/501031027/int_rai.html |title= The Leading Lady |accessdate=5 January 2009 |last= Perry|first= Alex|date= 20 October 2003 |work=[[Time (magazine)|Time Asia]] | archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20081224060304/http://www.time.com/time/asia/covers/501031027/int_rai.html| archivedate= 24 December 2008 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url= http://www.time.com/time/subscriber/2004/time100/artists/100rai.html |title= Aishwarya Rai |accessdate=5 January 2009 |last= Perry |first= Alex |date= 18 April 2004 |work=TIME | archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20090113161028/http://www.time.com/time/subscriber/2004/time100/artists/100rai.html| archivedate= 13 January 2009 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aishwarya-rai-pictures.com/aishwarya-rai-is-100-most-influential.html |title=Aishwarya Rai is 100 most influential people |publisher=Aishwarya-rai-pictures.com |accessdate=14 February 2011}}</ref> In October 2004 a wax figure of Rai was put on display in London's [[Madame Tussaud's]] [[wax museum]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/3706834.stm |title=Bollywood goddess waxes beautiful|publisher=BBC News |first=Neil|last=Arun|date=1 October 2004|accessdate=27 October 2008}}</ref> She was the sixth Indian and the second Bollywood personality—after her father-in-law, Amitabh Bachchan—to get this honour. In 2007 the same figure was displayed at Madame Tussaud's Museum in [[Times Square]] in New York.<ref>{{cite web|title=Ash stops traffic in Times Square|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/aug/16slide1.htm|publisher=rediff.com|accessdate=15 June 2011}}</ref>
[[File:Abhishek & Aishwarya.jpg|thumbnail|left|Aishwarya Rai and her husband [[Abhishek Bachchan]] at the [[IIFA Awards]] 2007]]
As her most distinctive physical features, Rai's green-blue eyes, luscious lips, sexy curves and ultra-feminine mannerisms have been cited by the media as her trademark.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.askmen.com/celebs/women/models_150/169_aishwarya_rai.html|title=Top 99 Women-Aishwarya Rai|publisher=Askmen|accessdate=}}</ref> In 2005 she was the subject of a ''[[60 Minutes]]'' profile on {{Nowrap|2 January}}, which said that "at least according to thousands of Web sites, Internet polls and even Julia Roberts", she was "the world's most beautiful woman".<ref name="mostbeauti"/>  The same year, a [[tulip]] in the Netherlands was named "''Aishwarya Rai''" after her.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.apunkachoice.com/scoop/bollywood/20050610-4.html|title= Holland tulip named after Aishwarya|accessdate=12 February 2009| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20090313045256/http://www.apunkachoice.com/scoop/bollywood/20050610-4.html| archivedate= 13 March 2009 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> Also in 2005, [[Mattel]] released a limited edition of [[Barbie]] dolls of Aishwarya Rai in the United Kingdom.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/slideshow_world-s-50-most-desirable-women_1224380-48#top |title=World's 50 Most Desirable Women&nbsp;– DNA |publisher=Dnaindia.com |date=23 January 2009 |accessdate=22 April 2011}}</ref> The British magazine ''[[Maxim (magazine)|Maxim]]'' ranked Rai first on their list of "Hottest Women of India".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.maxim.com/amg/GIRLS/Slideshows/Hottest+Women+of+India|title=Hottest Women of India|publisher=[[Maxim (magazine)|Maxim]]}}{{dead link|date=December 2012}}</ref>
Rai appeared on such shows as ''[[Late Show with David Letterman]]'', and was the first Bollywood personality to appear on ''[[The Oprah Winfrey Show|Oprah's]]'' "Women Across the Globe" segment. In 2005 [[Harpers and Queen]]'s list of "Most Beautiful Women in The World" ranked her ninth.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/article528553.ece|title=The most beautiful women?|accessdate=12 June 2011 |work=The Times |location=UK|first1=Tom|last1=Coghlan|first2=Laura|last2=Pitel|first3=Sadie|last3=Gray}}</ref> In May 2006 Aishwarya was featured in ''[[People Magazine]]'' as one of the "World's Most Beautiful People".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.people.com/people/archive/article/0,,20059622,00.html |title=Beauties Around the Globe |work=[[People (magazine)|People]]  |date=8 May 2006 |accessdate=9 April 2011| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20110330080806/http://www.people.com/people/archive/article/0,,20059622,00.html| archivedate= 30 March 2011 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> The UK magazine ''[[Eastern Eye (newspaper)|Eastern Eye]]'' ranked her third in the list of "Asia's Sexiest Women" in 2006,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2006/sep/20sld3.htm |title=rediff.com: Asia's sexiest women |publisher=Specials.rediff.com |date=20 September 2006 |accessdate=9 April 2011}}</ref> and she was ranked eighth in 2009.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Katrina-Kaif-is-world-s-sexiest-Asian-woman/Article1-485483.aspx|title=world's sexiest Asian woman|work=Hindustan Times |accessdate=11 December 2009}}</ref> In 2008 American television channel [[E!|E!: Entertainment]] listed Aishwarya's eyes as the sexiest on their Sexiest Body Parts list.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Aishwarya-Rai-s-eyes-voted-the-sexiest/Article1-346621.aspx|title=Aishwarya Rai's eyes voted the ‘sexiest’|work=Hindustan Times  |location=India|accessdate=23 October 2008}}</ref> In 2009 she made appearances on [[Martha Stewart]]'s show ''[[Martha (TV series)|Martha]]'' and on the ''[[The Tyra Banks Show]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theinsider.com/news/1633771_Aishwarya_Rai_Do_Martha_Stewart|title=Martha|accessdate=19 September 2009}}{{dead link|date=December 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.locatetv.com/tv/tyra-banks-show/season-1/6081355|title=Tyra Banks Show|accessdate=19 September 2009}}</ref> In the same year [[Forbes]] listed Rai at 387th out of 1,411 actors on their list of the most bankable stars in Hollywood. She is the highest-ranked Indian actor on the list.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://star-currency.forbes.com/celebrity/aishwarya-rai-bachchan |title=Aishwarya Rai Bachchan : Star Currency&nbsp;— Forbes.com |publisher=Star-currency.forbes.com |date=1 November 1973 |accessdate=10 August 2011| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20110711015635/http://star-currency.forbes.com/celebrity/aishwarya-rai-bachchan| archivedate= 11 July 2011 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://movies.ndtv.com/gallerydetails.aspx?id=3513&category=Movies&picno=1&section=Bollywood |title=Ash beats the Khans |publisher=Movies.ndtv.com |accessdate=9 April 2011}}</ref> In 2009 a poll conducted by the newspaper ''Daily News and Analysis'', she was voted as one of India's most popular icons.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report_sach-a-icon_1311240|title=Sach-a icon|author=Suparna Thombare|publisher=DNA|accessdate=13 November 2009}}</ref>  She attended the [[83rd Academy Awards]], along with her husband, Abhishek.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Ashs-dress-over-Mallika-at-Oscars/articleshow/7601413.cms|title=Ash's dress over Mallika at Oscars|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|author=Prabhakar, Jyothi|date=2 February 2011|accessdate=2 February 2011}}</ref> Rai with her husband [[Abhishek Bachchan]] appeared on ''[[The Oprah Winfrey Show]]'' on 28 September 2009. She is the first Indian celebrity who appeared in ''[[The Oprah Winfrey Show]]'' twice.<ref>[http://movies.rediff.com/report/2009/sep/30/ash-abhishek-on-oprah.htm Rediff], 30 September 2009.</ref> They have been described as a supercouple in the Indian media <ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1858526.cms It's London in spring time! - The Times of India<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> She ranked 2nd in ''[[The Times of India]]'''s 50 most desirable women of 2010,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-01-09/news-interviews/28375785_1_nicole-faria-vidya-balan-preity-zinta|title=Times 50 Most Desirable Women|publisher=The Times of India|accessdate=9 January 2011}}</ref> and ranked 9th for 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Times-50-Most-Desirable-Women-of-2011-The-Winners/articleshow/11753716.cms|title=Times 50 Most Desirable Women of 2011 : The Winners|publisher=The Times of india|accessdate=4 February 2012}}</ref> In 2011, she has received a lot of negative publicity for failing to lose her post-pregnancy weight as is apparently "required" of a public figure. However she silenced her critics by walking the red carpet at the "AmfAR Cinema Against Aids" gala in [[2012 Cannes Film Festival]] for the 11th time.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Specials/Entertainment/Cannes2012/Chunk-HT-UI-Cannes2012-IndiaConnect/Aishwarya-sizzles-at-Cannes-proves-critics-wrong/SP-Article10-860949.aspx|title=Aishwarya sizzles at Cannes, proves critics wrong|publisher=Hindustan Times|accessdate=25 May 2012}}</ref> Later that year, Rai has made it to the issue of ''[[New York (magazine)|New York Magazine]]''’s list of “Forty Women That Women Find Beautiful”, where she grabbed the 21st position in the list, with New York Magazine saying “She may be the “world’s most beautiful woman,” but what we really love is that she never feels fragile onscreen,”<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nymag.com/thecut/2012/08/45-women-who-women-find-beautiful.html#slideshow=/slideshows/2012/08/09/women_women_love.slideshow.json.slideshow.json|currentSlide=00045|title=40 Women That Women Find Beautiful|publisher=http://nymag.com/thecut/ The Cut - New York Magazine|accessdate=31 August 2012}}</ref>

==Awards and honours==
{{Main|List of awards and nominations received by Aishwarya Rai}}
[[File:Vrinda Rai, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan attend the 'Il Gattopardo' premiere (17).jpg|thumb| Rai with her mother Vrinda Rai attend the 'Il Gattopardo' premiere (17)]]
Aishwarya Rai is a two-time winner of the [[Filmfare Best Actress Award]], and has been nominated for [[Filmfare Awards]] eleven times.<ref name="filmfareawards"/><ref name=HT>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/OVER-THE-YEARS-Ash-good-as-it-can-get/Article1-930831.aspx|title=OVER THE YEARS: Ash good as it can get|author=Neha Sharma|publisher=The Hindustan Times|accessdate=16 September 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://filmfareawards.indiatimes.com/ |title=The 51st Filmfare Awards |publisher=Filmfareawards.indiatimes.com |accessdate=1 June 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://specials.rediff.com/women07/2007/mar/06wslid2.htm|title=Bollywood's best actresses. Ever|publisher=Rediff}}</ref> She won Most Glamorous Star of the Year which is shared with [[Hrithik Roshan]] for [[Dhoom 2]] in 2007<ref>{{cite news |url= http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0706787/awards|title= Aishwarya Rai the Most Glamorous Star of the Year}}</ref> She won the Outstanding Achievement in International Cinema at Awards of the International Indian Film Academy in 2009,.<ref>{{cite news |url= http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0706787/awards|title= Aishwarya at Awards of the International Indian Film Academy in 2009}}</ref> She has won numerous times at the [[International Indian Film Academy Awards]], [[Star Screen Awards]], [[Zee Cine Awards]], and others. In 2009 Rai was awarded the [[Padma Shri]], the fourth-highest Indian civilian award, for her contributions to Indian cinema.<ref name="IANS">{{cite news|title=IANS|work=hindustantimes.com|location=India|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Tabloid/Why-Aaradhya-cried-on-Aishwarya-Rai-Bachchan-s-39th-birthday/Article1-953808.aspx|title=Why Aaradhya cried on Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's 39th birthday |accessdate=2 November 2012|date=2 November 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url= http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/009200901260321.htm |title= Aishwarya, Akshay, Helen in Padma Shri list |accessdate=26 January 2009 |work=The Hindu  |date=26 January 2009 |location=Chennai, India| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20090203082620/http://hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/009200901260321.htm| archivedate= 3 February 2009 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> Later that year she was declared the ''Female Star of The Decade'' at the [[2009 IIFA Awards|tenth International Indian Film Academy Awards]], held in [[Macau]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/entertainment/golden-decade-honours-to-be-given-at-iifa-2009_100196278.html |title=Golden Decade Honours to be given at IIFA 2009 |publisher=Thaindian.com |date=24 May 2009 |accessdate=1 June 2011}}</ref> In December 2010 she was declared the "Actress of the Decade" at the [[BIG Star Entertainment Awards]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-12-22/news-interviews/28262372_1_film-actor-dabangg-munni-badnaam-hui |title=Dabangg bags 5 Big Star Entertainment Awards&nbsp;– Times Of India |publisher=Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com |date=22 December 2010 |accessdate=2 June 2011 |deadurl=yes}} {{Dead link|date=February 2012|bot=RjwilmsiBot}}</ref> In March 2011 Rai was honoured by [[Karnataka]] Chief Minister [[B. S. Yeddyurappa]] at World Kannada Meet (Vishwa Kannada Sammelana) for her contributions to the arts.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_story.aspx?ID=ENTEN20110171260&keyword=Bollywood&subcatg=MOVIESINDIA|title=Ash Honoured At World Kannada Meet|publisher=[[NDTV]]|accessdate=12 March 2011}}</ref> Later that month she was presented with the "Decade of Global Achievement Honour" by [[FICCI]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/2011/03/27/stories/2011032761030900.htm |title=Other States / Maharashtra News : Hollywood, Bollywood share top honours at FICCI Frames awards |work=The Hindu  |date=27 March 2011 |accessdate=1 June 2011}}</ref>
In 2012, she finally accepted the second-highest [[Order (decoration)|Order Of France]], [[Ordre des Arts et des Lettres]].<ref name="IANS"/><ref name="Indo-Asian News Service"/> Earlier she refused it because her father was suffering from a serious illness, and she wanted her whole family to attend the award ceremony.<ref name="Indo-Asian News Service">{{cite news|title=Indo-Asian News Service |work=ndtv.com |location=India|url=http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_story.aspx?section=Movies&Id=287510&keyword=bollywood&subcatg=MOVIESINDIA&nid=287510/|title=Proud of Aishwarya's French honour, says father-in-law Amitabh Bachchan|accessdate=2 November 2012|date=2 November 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=K Jha, Subhash|work=The Times of India |location=India|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India_Buzz/Ash_wont_accept_award_without_Dad/articleshow/4059637.cms|title=Ash won't accept award without Dad|accessdate=12 February 2009|date=2 February 2009}}</ref> She is the fourth Indian actor—after [[Sivaji Ganesan]], [[Nandita Das]], and [[Shahrukh Khan]]—to be chosen for the award.

==Filmography==
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|-
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Title
! scope="col" | Language
! scope="col" | Role
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes
|-
| 1997
! scope="row" | ''[[Iruvar]]''
| [[Tamil language|Tamil]]
| Pushpavalli/Kalpana
| Dubbed into [[Telugu language|Telugu]] as ''Iddaru''
|-
| 1997
! scope="row" | ''[[Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya]]''
| [[Hindi language|Hindi]]
| Ashi Kapoor
|
|-
| 1998
! scope="row" | ''[[Jeans (film)|Jeans]]''
| Tamil
| Madhumita
| Dubbed into Telugu and Hindi with the same title
|-
| 1999
! scope="row" | ''[[Aa Ab Laut Chalen]]''
| Hindi
| Pooja
|
|-
| 1999
! scope="row" | ''[[Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam]]''
| Hindi
| Nandini
| [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress]]
|-
| 1999
! scope="row" | ''[[Ravoyi Chandamama]]''
| Telugu
| 
| Special appearance
|-
| 1999
! scope="row" | ''[[Taal (film)|Taal]]''
| Hindi
| Mansi
| Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Actress<br />Dubbed into Tamil as ''Thaalam''
|-
| 2000
! scope="row" | ''[[Mela (2000 film)|Mela]]''
| Hindi
| Champakali
| Guest appearance
|-
| 2000
! scope="row" | ''[[Kandukondain Kandukondain]]''
| Tamil
| Meenakshi Bala
| Dubbed into Telugu as ''Priyuralu Pilichindi''
|-
| 2000
! scope="row" | ''[[Josh (2000 film)|Josh]]''
| Hindi
| Shirley
| 
|-
| 2000
! scope="row" | ''[[Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai]]''
| Hindi
| Preeti Virat
| Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Actress
|-
| 2000
! scope="row" | ''[[Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke]]''
| Hindi|| Sahiba Grewal
| 
|-
| 2000
! scope="row" | ''[[Mohabbatein]]''
| Hindi
| Megha
| Nominated—[[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress]]
|-
| 2001
! scope="row" | ''[[Albela (2001 film)|Albela]]''
| Hindi
| Sonia
|
|-
| 2002
! scope="row" | ''[[Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam]]''
| Hindi
| Suman
| Guest appearance
|-
| 2002
! scope="row" | ''[[Hum Kisise Kum Nahi (2002 film)|Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin]]''
| Hindi|| Komal Rastogi
| 
|-
| 2002
! scope="row" | ''[[23 March 1931: Shaheed]]''
| Hindi
| 
| Special appearance
|-
| 2002
! scope="row" | ''[[Devdas (2002 Hindi film)|Devdas]]''
| Hindi
| Parvati (Paro)
| Filmfare Award for Best Actress
|-
| 2002
! scope="row" | ''[[Shakti (2002 film)|Shakti: The Power]]''
| Hindi
| Herself
| Special appearance in song "Ishq Kamina"
|-
| 2003
! scope="row" | ''[[Chokher Bali (film)|Chokher Bali]]''
| [[Bengali language|Bengali]]
| Binodini
| 
|-
| 2003
! scope="row" | ''[[Dil Ka Rishta]]''
| Hindi
| Tia Sharma
|
|-
| 2003
! scope="row" | ''[[Kuch Naa Kaho]]''
| Hindi
| Namrata Shrivastav
| 
|-
| 2004
! scope="row" | ''[[Khakee]]''
| Hindi
| Mahalakshmi
| 
|-
| 2004
! scope="row" | ''[[Kyun...! Ho Gaya Na]]''
| Hindi
| Diya Malhotra
|
|-
| 2004
! scope="row" | ''[[Bride & Prejudice]]''
| English
| Lalita Bakshi
| Dubbed into Hindi as ''Balle Balle Amritsar to LA''
|-
| 2004
! scope="row" | ''[[Raincoat (film)|Raincoat]]''
| Hindi
| Neerja
| Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Actress
|-
| 2005
! scope="row" | ''[[Shabd (film)|Shabd]]''
| Hindi
| Antara Vashist/Tammana
|
|-
| 2005
! scope="row" | ''[[The Mistress of Spices (film)|Mistress of Spices]]''
| English
| Tilo
| 
|-
| 2005
! scope="row" | ''[[Bunty Aur Babli]]''
| Hindi
| 
| Special appearance in the song "[[Kajra Re]]"
|-
| 2006
! scope="row" | ''[[Umrao Jaan (2006 film)|Umrao Jaan]]''
| Hindi
| Umrao Jaan
| 
|-
| 2006
! scope="row" | ''[[Dhoom 2]]''
| Hindi
| Sunehri
| Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Actress
|-
| 2007
! scope="row" | ''[[Guru (2007 film)|Guru]]''
| Hindi
| Sujata
| Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Actress<br />Dubbed into Tamil as ''Guru'' and Telugu as ''Gurukanth''
|-
| 2007
! scope="row" | ''[[Provoked (film)|Provoked]]''
| English
| [[Kiranjit Ahluwalia]]
| Dubbed into Hindi with the same title
|-
| 2007
! scope="row" | ''[[The Last Legion]]''
| English
| Mira
| 
|-
| 2008
! scope="row" | ''[[Jodhaa Akbar]]''
| Hindi || [[Mariam-uz-Zamani|Jodhaa Bai]]
| Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Actress<br />Dubbed into Tamil and Telugu with the same title
|-
| 2008
! scope="row" | ''[[Sarkar Raj]]''
| Hindi
| Anita Rajan
| 
|-
| 2009
! scope="row" | ''[[The Pink Panther 2]]''
| English
| Sonia Solandres
| 
|-
| 2010
! scope="row" | ''[[Raavan]]''
| Hindi
| Ragini Sharma
| 
|-
| 2010
! scope="row" | ''[[Raavanan]]''
| Tamil
| Ragini Subramaniam
| Dubbed into Telugu as ''Villain''
|-
| 2010
! scope="row" | ''[[Enthiran]]''
| Tamil
| Sana
| Dubbed into Telugu as ''Robo'' and Hindi as ''Robot''
|-
| 2010
! scope="row" | ''[[Action Replayy]]''
| Hindi
| Mala
|
|-
| 2010
! scope="row" | ''[[Guzaarish]]''
| Hindi/English
| Sofia D'Souza
| Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Actress
|}

==See also==
{{Portal|Bollywood}}
* [[List of Indian film actresses]]
* [[Bachchan family]]

==References==
{{Reflist|30em}}

==Further reading==
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* {{Cite book|author=Ghosh, Biswadeep|url=http://books.google.co.in/books?id=tChlAAAAMAAJ&q=aishwarya+rai&dq=aishwarya+rai&hl=en&ei=GC3nTae4HoKiuQOrwbz_DQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=2&ved=0CDwQ6AEwAQ |title=''Hall of Fame: Aishwarya Rai''|publisher=Magna Books |location=Mumbai|year=2004|isbn=978-81-7809-244-7 |accessdate=2 June 2011}}

{{refend}}

==External links==
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