Actor Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, an epitome of beauty and
talent, has on multiple occasions won the hearts of her fans with her glamorous
look and amazing acting skills.
With Mani Ratnam’s semi-biographical Tamil political
drama Iruvar, the actor had an outstanding film debut in 1997. In the same
year, her first Hindi film Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya, was also released.
Later, she acted in movies such as Hum Dil De Chuke
Sanam, Devdas, Mohabbatein, Dhoom 2, among others. As the stunning actor turns 50
today, let us look at some of her remarkable performances.
Iruvar (1997)
Iruvar, Mani Ratnam’s semi-biographical Tamil
political drama, was an impressive celluloid debut for the actor. Few actors
get to launch their careers with dual parts, but Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was an
exception. She played the dual roles of Pushpavalli and Kalpana with seasoned
delicacy, the latter being a fictionalised version of former politician and
actor Jayalalithaa.
Devdas (2002)
Devdas, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, is
considered a classic film. Devdas Mukherjee (SRK)’s life takes a turn for the
worst once his family stops him from marrying Paro (Aishwarya Rai Bachchan). At
the 48th Filmfare Awards, she won the Best Actress award for her remarkable
performance.
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999)
The actor played Nandini, a young girl filled with
liveliness and humour. She played the role with three shades, deep love for
Sameer (Salman Khan), callousness for her spouse Vanraj (Ajay Devgn), and
eventual regret for him. Rai infused the character with both charisma and
maturity.
Guru (2007)
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan played the wife of Abhishek
Bachchan’s character Guru, who was a bit of a renegade with a strong mind of
her own. Aishwarya Rai played a tough lady who recognised her rights and
refused to submit to patriarchal diktats in the drama set in Gujarat in the
1950s.
Ponniyin Selvan: I (2022)
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s mesmerizing beauty left
everyone awestruck in this movie. In a film based on Kalki’s epic saga of the
Chola dynasty and the power struggle for the coveted throne, Aishwarya played
Nandini, a character who is far more intelligent and calculative than any of
the mighty kings and who knows how to use her beauty to her advantage.
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