PERSONAL INFORMATION
Full name: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan (after marriage) [1] Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s Instagram Account
Nickname: Gullu [2] Zee News
Profession(s): Actress, Model
Date of Birth: 1 November 1973 (Thursday)
Age (as of 2024): 51 Years
Birthplace: Mangalore, Karnataka, India
Zodiac sign: Scorpio
Nationality: Indian
Hometown: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Religion: Hinduism
Food Habit: Non-vegetarian [5] The Indian Express
Marriage Date: 20 April 2007
Age: 51 Years
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EDUCATION
School: Arya Vidya Mandir, Mumbai
College/University: • Jai Hind College, Mumbai • D. G. Ruparel College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Mumbai
Educational Qualification: She is a college dropout. [3] Rediff
PHYSICAL STATISTICS
Height (approx.): in centimeters- 170 cm in meters- 1.70 m in Feet Inches- 5′ 7”
Eye Colour: Hazel Green Blue
Hair Colour: Black
Height: 5′ 7″
FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS
Marital Status: Married
Affairs/Boyfriends: • Rajeev Mulchandani (model) • Salman Khan (actor) (1999-2001) • Vivek Oberoi (actor) • Abhishek Bachchan (actor)
Husband/Spouse: Abhishek Bachchan (actor)
Children: Daughter – Aaradhya (born in 2011)
Parents: Father – Krishnaraj Rai (Army biologist; died on 18 March 2017) Mother – Vrinda Rai (homemaker)
Siblings: Brother – Aditya Rai (Engineer in merchant navy)
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Debut: Tamil Film: Iruvar (1997) as Pushpavalli and Kalpana Hindi Film: Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya (1997) as Ashi
Awards, Honours, Achievements: • 1994: First runner-up at Femina Miss India • 1998: Best Female Debut for Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya • 2000: Smita Patil Memorial Award for Best Actress • 2000: Best Actress, Best Actress in a Sensational Role for Taal • 2000: Best Actress (Critics) for Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam • 2002: No.1 on the list of the “100 Most Beautiful Indian Women in the Past Century” by The Times of India • 2002: Rajiv Gandhi Award for Excellence in field of Entertainment • 2003: Best Actress for Devdas at V. Shantaram Awards • 2004: GR8! Women Award for Contribution to Cinema (Special Laurel) • 2005: Global Indian Media Personality • 2007: Femina “Most Powerful Indian Woman” • 2007: Most Glamorous Star of the Year • 2007: Actor of the Year – Female for Dhoom 2 • 2008: Country’s “Most Powerful Women” by Verve • 2009: Best Actress for Jodhaa Akbar at V. Shantaram Awards • 2009: Star of the Decade – Female for Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam & Devdas • 2009: Outstanding Achievement in International Cinema • 2009: Padma Shri (2009) • 2009: Verve “Most Influential Indian Women” • 2009: Declared as “The Most Powerful Female Actor in India” • 2009: Best Actress (Popular Choice) for Jodhaa Akbar • 2009: Filmfare’s “Most Beautiful People” • 2010: The India Today Women Award for Global Achievement • 2010: GR8! Women Award for Social services and International Recognition • 2010: Teacher’s Achievement Award at Teacher’s people achievers award • 2010: Best Actress (Hindi) for the film Raavan • 2010: Film Actor of Decade – Female for the film Guzaarish • 2011: Femina “India’s Most Beautiful Woman” • 2011: Haji Kaleemullah, a Padma Shri horticulturist, named a new variety of guava after her. • 2011: Best Actress in a Drama for Guzaarish • 2011: FICCI Frames Excellence Awards • 2011: FICCI Frames Award of a Decade of Global Achievement • 2011: The Pazhassi Raja Purashkaram ‘Abhinaya Kaala Ratna’ by the Pazhassi Raja Charitable Trust • 2011: Honored by Karnataka Chief Minister B. S. Yediyurappa at the World Kannada Meet (Vishwa Kannada Sammelana) for her contributions to the arts • 2012: Ranked #2 among top “5 Indian Women Who Became Role Models Of Empowerment” alongside Mother Teresa , Kalpana Chawla , Indra Nooyi , and Indira Gandhi • 2012: The Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (the second-highest order of France) • 2013: Filmfare Special Centenary Award for Best Actress • 2013: Giant Award – Outstanding Contribution to Indian Cinema • 2013: “Most Popular Actress”(Rank #1) in Filmfare 100 years of cinema issue • 2013: Ranked #2 in “Top 5 Global Icon” in Filmfare 100 years of cinema issue where Rai is the only female in the list • 2014: Icon of India at Asiavision Awards • 2014: The Times of India’s Forever Desirable woman • 2015: Included in Hello! Magazine’s “India’s Most Beautiful” list • 2015: Power–Packed Performance of the Year for Jazbaa • 2016: Outstanding Celebrity Woman of the Year at Outlook Business Outstanding Women Awards • 2016: Global Indian of the Year Award at NRI of The Year Awards • 2016: Gauravvanta Gujarati Award • 2017: Femina “Most Beautiful Indian Woman” • 2017: Most Entertaining Actor in a Drama Film – Female for the film Sarbjit • 2017: Most Entertaining Actor in a Romantic Film – Female for Ae Dil Hai Mushkil • 2017: Westpac IFFM Excellence in Global Cinema • 2018: Honoured with First Ladies Award by President of India • 2018: “Woman of Substance” title by Bunt Community • 2018: Femina “India’s Most Beautiful Woman 2018” • 2023: Best Female Actor in a Negative Role for Ponniyin Selvan: I Note: She has many more awards and accolades to her name.
MONEY FACTOR
Car Collection: Rolls Royce Ghost, Audi A8L, Mercedes-Benz S500, Mercedes Benz S350d Coupe, Lexus LX 570
Assets/Properties: Villa in Sanctuary Falls in Jumeirah Golf Estates, Dubai
Salary/Income (approx.): Rs. 10-12 crores/film (as of November 2023) [9] The Financial Express Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s other sources of income includes: Brand Endorsements A major part of Aishwarya’s income comes from endorsing a range of national and international brands, including Longines, Lakmé, L’Oréal, LUX, and Kalyan Jewellers. Sources suggest that she charges between Rs. 6 crore to Rs. 7 crore per day for her brand commitments. Investments in Businesses Aishwarya Rai Bachchan made strategic investments in the business sector in 2021. She invested Rs. 5 crore in ‘Possible,’ a nutrition-based healthcare startup, and pledged Rs. 1 crore with her mother Vrinda Rai to ‘Ambee,’ an environment-focused startup in Bengaluru focusing on air quality assessment.
Net Worth (approx.): Rs. 850 crore (as of 2024)
OTHER INFORMATION
Community: Tuluva Bunt [4] DNA
Address: Jalsa, B/2, Kapol Housing Society, VL Mehta Road, Juhu, Mumbai
Hobbies: Knitting, Collecting Watches, Reading Books
Other Relatives: Father-in-law – Amitabh Bachchan (actor) Mother-in-law – Jaya Bachchan (actress) Sister-in-law – Shweta Bachchan Nanda
Food: Chicken Curry, Chocolates
Actor(s): Amitabh Bachchan , Raj Kapoor
Actress: Nargis
Film: Casablanca (1942)
Film Directors: Mani Ratnam , Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Book: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
Colours: Black, Blue, White
Perfume: Happy by Clinique
Fashion Designer: Giorgio Armani
Travel Destination(s): France, Dubai, South Africa
Expensive Things/Valuables: • She has a collection of luxury watches including Dolce Vita collection (priced at Rs 9 lakhs) • Her famous Dior sling bag, which is worth Rs. 2.2 lakhs. • Her solitare ring costing Rs. 50 lakhs.
INTERESTING BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s journey to stardom began as early as her school days, where she excelled academically, consistently scoring above 90%. Her first foray into the world of advertising came in the ninth grade when she starred in a commercial for Camlin pencils. Despite her academic focus, Aishwarya had a keen interest in pursuing a career in fields like architecture or medicine, particularly influenced by her fascination with Zoology. However, as she progressed through her education, opportunities in the modelling world began to emerge, especially after a suggestion from her English professor, who also dabbled in photojournalism. Initially hesitant to enter the glamour industry, Aishwarya’s curiosity piqued after completing her twelfth-grade examinations, prompting her to explore modelling for fun.
At eighteen, Aishwarya’s modelling career took off when she won an international supermodel contest organized by Ford Motor Company, a victory that quickly placed her on the pages of American Vogue. This triumph marked the beginning of a series of successful assignments, including a breakout Pepsi commercial with Aamir Khan in 1993 that catapulted her into the limelight. Despite receiving offers for film roles prior to entering beauty pageants, Aishwarya chose to participate in Miss India 1994, where she emerged as the first runner-up, losing to Sushmita Sen but gaining five additional titles, including “Miss Photogenic” and “Miss Catwalk.” Her journey continued as she competed in the Miss World pageant in South Africa, where a delightful surprise awaited her on her birthday as fellow contestants serenaded her in multiple languages. On November 19, 1994, Aishwarya was crowned Miss World, an achievement she celebrated with aspirations of becoming a peace ambassador during her reign.
Following her Miss World victory, Aishwarya Rai transitioned into acting while continuing her modelling career. She gained significant recognition for her role in the 1999 film “Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam,” which was based on a Bengali novel, and became part of the celebrated “Magnificent Five” during a world tour with fellow actors. Aishwarya’s relationship with Salman Khan garnered media attention, particularly for its controversial nature. Nevertheless, she continued to shine in films, portraying characters that resonated with audiences, such as an aspiring singer in “Taal” and a rape victim in “Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai.” As her career progressed, Aishwarya became a trailblazer in Indian cinema, showcased at prestigious events like the Cannes Film Festival and recognized globally, becoming the second Indian actress to grace the cover of TIME magazine in 2003.
Aishwarya’s career flourished through the 2000s as she starred in a variety of films, spanning genres and styles, including “Devdas,” which received accolades at Cannes, and “Jodhaa Akbar.” Her philanthropic efforts were highlighted when she became the spokesperson for the International Year of Microcredit in 2005, promoting awareness of poverty alleviation through microfinance. Aishwarya also ventured into international cinema, appearing in “The Pink Panther 2” and making history as the first South Asian actress on the Oprah Winfrey Show. With a rich legacy of achievements, including a wax statue at Madame Tussauds and her ongoing work as a brand ambassador, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s influence continues to be felt both in the entertainment industry and beyond, underscoring her status as one of the most celebrated figures in Indian cinema. In 2024, she was recognized in the Hurun Rich List as the second richest Indian actress, further cementing her legacy in the realm of entertainment and philanthropy.
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Note: All biographical information compiled from publicly available sources.