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Aishwarya Rai: Miss World
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Though not entirely a household name in North America, Aishwarya Rai is easily the most well-known actress to ever emerge from India’s Bollywood scene. A veteran of almost 50 films since her 1997 debut, Aishwarya has won heaps of accolades and awards for her work, including trophies from such authorities as Screen Weekly, Filmfare, and Zee Cine. Aishwarya’s obvious loveliness has ... been the subject of international focus: She is the former 1994 Miss World title holder, and 60 Minutes claimed that she has “The Most Beautiful Face in the World.”
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Aishwarya Rai entered the world of modeling when she was in the 9th grade, appearing in an ad for Camlin Industries. Initially, she modeled part-time while focusing on her studies. As more assignments started rolling in, Ash decided to take a break from architecture and concentrate on modeling.
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Aishwarya Rai is one of the highest-paid actresses in India's prolific movie industry. She began modeling at 14, appeared as the gorgeous new neighbor in Indian Pepsi commercials, and won the Miss World beauty pageant in 1994.
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Aishwarya Rai (born on November 1, 1973) is an actress from India. Born in Mangalore, in the South Indian state of Karnataka, she is a Miss World beauty contest winner, a professional model, and an actress in Bollywood and Hollywood films.
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The Queen of Bollywood (nickname, Bollywood: Indian film industry), Indian model and actress Aishwarya Rai first came to the spotlight when she was crowned Miss World in 1994. Ash, who initially gained praise for starring in the Bollywood film Devdas (2002), recently turned to Hollywood and played the lead role of Lalita, in the film inspired by Jane Austen's novel, Bride and Prejudice (2005, opposite Martin Henderson).
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Born into a traditional south Indian family, Aishwarya started modeling at a young age. This green-blue-eyed beauty appeared in advertisements for many prestigious firms; the ones that brought her into the limelight were the garden sari and the Pepsi ad. Crowned Miss India 1994 runner-up, she was a hot favorite in the run for miss world title, which she won, her beauty and charm made her India's darling. Ash stormed into the Indian movie industry, where she has proven herself a brilliant & genuine actress. Her performance in Iruvar (1997) was critically acclaimed, and she won 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, Devdas, her item number in 'Bunty & Bubbly' had sent waves of rhythm across the nation.
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