Born into a traditional south Indian family, Aishwarya started modeling at a young age. The green-blue-eyed beauty featured in many advertisements, endorsing Garden Saari and Pepsi that brought her into the limelight. Crowned Miss India 1994 runner-up, she was a hot favorite in the run for miss world title. She bagged the title, her beauty and charm winning over millions. Ash stormed into the Indian movie industry and after an initial hitch, she has proved to be an actress of some mettle. Her performance in Iruvar (1997) was critically acclaimed, and she bagged the Screen best female debutant award for her role in ...Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya (1997). She was adored in movies like Taal, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam and Devdas. Her item number in 'Bunty & Bubbly' had sent waves of rhythm across the nation. Her performance in Rituparna Ghosh's 'Chokher Bali' made people sit up and her intense role in 'Provoked' set her career with much to look forward to. With her successful Bollywood movies & prestigious Hollywood projects lined up for release it is impossible to ignore this Indian diva in international scenes. Married to the most elegible bachelor and a successful actor, Abhishek Bachchan she is considered one of the luckiest stars of the Bombay Film Industry.