Today marks a significant turning point in the life and career of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, one of the most recognisable and adored actresses in India. She has impacted millions of people with her beauty, talent, and grace. Remembering some of Aish’s incredible performances from the past. These are her top ten flicks.
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999)
Nandini, a young lady who attracts the attention of two guys, is portrayed by Aishwarya. Her performance received accolades for its purity, nuance, and the connection she had with co-stars Salman Khan and Ajay Devgn. Aishwarya won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress as a result of her performance.
Devdas (2002)
The legendary Paro was portrayed by Aishwarya in this Sanjay Leela Bhansali film. Many people were impressed by her ethereal beauty, emotional depth, and rapport with Shah Rukh Khan, who played Devdas. The movie was praised by critics and served as India’s Oscar submission for Best Foreign Language Film.
Jodhaa Akbar (2008)
Aishwarya plays Jodha Bai, the Rajput princess who weds Hrithik Roshan’s Emperor Akbar in this historical drama. Aishwarya held her own in the opulence of the movie, and her performance was praised for its power, grace, and elegance.
Raincoat (2004)
In this highly regarded Bengali film directed by Rituparno Ghosh, Aishwarya portrayed Neeru, a lady who reconnects with a past lover. There was depth, tenderness, and nuance in her performance.
Guru (2007)
Aishwarya played Abhishek Bachchan’s supporting wife Sujata, a self-made industrialist. Her portrayal captured the subtleties of a wife who sticks by her spouse in good times and bad. Notable was Aishwarya’s performance and her rapport with Abhishek.
Chokher Bali (2003)
Rituparno Ghosh’s Bengali film has Aishwarya in the multifaceted role of Binodini. Her portrayal of a lady entangled in an interconnected tapestry of emotions and social conventions garnered accolades for the performance.
Dhoom 2 (2006)
Aishwarya’s depiction of Sunehri was noteworthy for her stunning beauty and her ability to combine action with style, even though the character was predominantly action-packed. The film’s highlights included her dancing routines and her connection with Hrithik Roshan.
Provoked (2006)
In the film, Aishwarya portrays Kiranjit Ahluwalia, a real-life victim of domestic violence who confronts her attacker. Her depiction of Kiranjit’s metamorphosis and her battles against hardship were deeply moving.
Taal (1999)
Mansi, a rural girl with aspirations of becoming a famous singer, was portrayed by Aishwarya. Her dancing portions, particularly in the song Taal Se Taal Mila, became famous. Her innocence and sweetness throughout the movie were noteworthy.