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Mumbai: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who turned 49 on Tuesday, is a global star. From winning the coveted Miss World title in 1994 to being dubbed the Queen of Cannes, Aishwarya was a force to be reckoned with.
On her birthday, let’s take a look back at the moment when she proved to be a trailblazer.
After 28 years, the first Indian woman to win the Miss World crown was Reita Faria in 1966, and after her, it took 28 years for another Indian beauty to win the title again.
Aishwarya Rai ended the hiatus in the most graceful manner when she brought the crown home.
Show off your post-pregnancy glow
Aishwarya walked the Cannes red carpet like a queen after facing backlash for her post-pregnancy weight gain! She looks immune to all the criticism and has this look.
Her witty comeback on The Oprah Winfrey Show Aishwarya was the first Bollywood star to be invited to the show, and she’s sure to make her mark there! Aishwarya gave the most savage and witty answer, a video of which is still circulating online today.
her ticket to hollywood
Aishwarya has come a long way. Not only Bollywood movies, she also shot Hollywood blockbusters like The Pink Panther 2 and The Last Legion that shaped her career. She is one of the few Indian actors to land major roles in Hollywood projects.
Bringing Indian sarees to the global stage
In 2002, Aishwarya Rai made her Cannes debut at the world premiere of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s film “Devdas”. She stunned millions of fans by choosing a beautiful yellow saree for her appearance.
