Two Decades of Excellence, Aishwarya Rai and the Making of a Film Legend

Full Name: Aishwarya Krishnaraj Rai Bachchan

Date of Birth: November 1, 1973

Aishwarya Rai Age: 51years  in 2025

Age Generation: Generation Z

Place of Birth: Mangalore, Karnataka, India

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Nationality: Indian

Ethnicity: Tuluva Bunt lineage

Marital Status: Married

Occupation: Actress

Religion: Hinduism

Resident Off: Mumbai

Ruling Planet: Pluto

Chinese Zodiac: The Ox

Sexuality: Straight

Nick Names:

• Ash
• Gullu

Family

Father Name: Krishnaraj Rai

Mother Name: Vrinda Rai

Brother Name: Aditya Rai

Aishwarya Rai Husband: Abhishek Bachchan

Daughter Name: Aaradhya Bachchan

Aishwarya Rai Boyfriends:

• Salman Khan
• Vivek Oberoi

Physical Traits

Height in Centimeters: 170 centimeters

Height in Feet: 5 feet 7 inches

Weight in Kilograms: 56 kilograms

Weight in Pounds: 123 pounds

Bodytype: Hourglass curves

Bra Size: 34B

Build: Slim yet curvaceous

Cup size: B cup

Shoe Size: US 9

Distinctive Features: Hazel green eyes

Dress Size: US 6

Body Measurements: 34-26-35 inches

Eye Color: Hazel green

Hair Color: Dark brown

Education Acting Training

• Attended Arya Vidya Mandir High School, Mumbai, 1980
• Completed intermediate studies at Jai Hind College, 1990-1991
• Pursued architecture at D.G. Ruparel College, Mumbai, 1991-1993
• Trained in Bharatanatyam dance for five years, childhood-1990
• Studied classical music alongside dance

Aishwarya Rai Movies

• Devdas 2002
• Jodhaa Akbar 2008
• Iruvar 1997
• Ponniyin Selvan: Part I and II 2022
• Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999
• Taal 1999
• Guru 2007
• Chokher Bali 2003
• Raincoat 2004
• Guzaarish 2010
• Kandukondain Kandukondain 2000
• Raavanan 2010
• Enthiran 2010
• Dhoom 2 2006
• Gulab Jamun 2025
• LOVE 2 2026
• Hero No. 2 2026

Major Awards and Recognitions

• Miss World 1994
• Filmfare Best Actress 1999
• Filmfare Best Actress 2002
• Padma Shri 2009
• IIFA Best Actress 2000
• Screen Best Actress 2003
• Zee Cine Best Actress 2007
• National Film Special Jury 2009
• Filmfare Critics 2000
• Ordre des Arts et des Lettres 2012
• Filmfare Lifetime 2023
• Cannes Film Festival Tribute 2025, Fashion Icon Honor

Hobbies and Interests

• Classical dance training
• Travel and international cultural exchange
• Passion for fashion, and often collaborates with top designers

Business Ventures

• Long-standing global ambassadorship for L’Oréal Paris and Swiss watchmaker Longines
• Endorsed major Indian and international brands, including Kalyan Jewellers and Cadbury
• Angel investments include stakes in Bengaluru-based environment startup Ambee and healthtech Possible

Philanthropy or Advocacy Work

• UNAIDS Goodwill Ambassador, 2005-present; voice for HIV prevention
• Smile Train Partner 2017
• Eye Bank Association 2000s
• Breast Cancer Awareness 2010
• Aishwarya Rai Foundation, 2000
• Orphanage Visits are ongoing, along with Personal gifts and time

Interesting or Lesser-Known Fun Facts

• Aspired to medicine, then to architecture, before being called to modeling
• Rejected Raja Hindustani role, paving the way for Aamir’s Karisma pairing
• My first boyfriend was model Rajeev, whom I met during ramp walks
• Favorite subject Zoology
• Speaks fluent English, Hindi, Tamil, and Tulu dialects
• Turned down Mr. & Mrs. Smith opposite Brad Pitt
• She became the first Indian actress to serve on the Cannes jury in 2003
• Once hosted a radio show in modeling days
• Her daughter Aaradhya shares her eye color magic
Prefers coffee over tea for morning inspirations

Controversies

• Salman Khan’s 2001 breakup led to a public fallout, and a media storm ensued
• The 2003 Vivek Oberoi Linkup press conference drama unfolded
• Panama Papers Probe 2016 Offshore links, later cleared
• Deepfake Lawsuit 2025: Sued YouTube over Explicit AI-Generated Videos
• Divorce Speculations 2025: Family Home Rumors Swiftly Denied
• Sushmita Sen’s Rivalry Talk, 1994 Pageant Whispers Resurface

Aishwarya Rai Net worth

• INR 900 crore in 2025