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Get ready for a dose of Bollywood glamour as the stunning Aishwarya Rai Bachchan makes her triumphant return to the global stage, leaving fans and fellow celebrities alike in awe. The 51-year-old beauty queen, crowned Miss India in 1994 and later taking home the coveted Miss World title, has been making waves with not one, but two show-stopping looks on the prestigious Cannes Film Festival red carpet.
Rai's first appearance was nothing short of breathtaking as she dazzled in an exquisite ivory Manish Malhotra saree adorned with intricate silver zari and rose gold embroidery. The elegant ensemble left onlookers gasping for air, wondering how someone so effortlessly stunning could still command the spotlight two decades after her initial rise to fame.
But that was just the beginning of Rai's dazzling display. She followed up with an equally jaw-dropping black Gaurav Gupta gown featuring a dramatic sweeping cape that sent shockwaves through the fashion world. The bold choice proved once again why Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is, and forever will be, the undisputed queen of Bollywood glamour.
But what sets Rai apart from other celebrities is her refreshing down-to-earth attitude towards her enduring beauty. "I'm really okay with the way I look," she candidly revealed in a 2004 interview with CBS. "It's all transient; it changes with time, and that's the external." This humble demeanor has endeared her to fans worldwide, who admire not only her captivating on-screen presence but also her authentic personality.
Rai's journey to superstardom began long before Hollywood's glitzy red carpets. Born into a strict middle-class household to a merchant marine father and writer mother, Aishwarya had initially set her sights on becoming an architect – the epitome of respectability for any Indian parent. However, fate had other plans.
The turning point came when Rai decided to participate in the Miss World pageant, not as a way to become a beauty queen per se, but rather as an opportunity to challenge stereotypes and showcase India's diversity on the global stage. "For me, it went beyond being a beauty queen," she explained in that same interview. "It was about being the 20-year-old girl from India on [an] international platform and showing people that we're more than just a country of snake charmers."
And show them she did! Rai's victory catapulted her to international stardom, paving the way for her breakthrough roles in Bollywood films like Bride and Prejudice and Kandukondain Kandukondain, both inspired by Jane Austen classics. Her performances garnered rave reviews from critics worldwide, cementing her status as a true Hollywood-worthy actress.
But Aishwarya's life isn't all glamour and glitz; she's faced her fair share of media scrutiny over the years. Her high-profile relationships with Bollywood heartthrobs Salman Khan and Vivek Oberoi were splashed across tabloids, but Rai remained focused on her career, preferring to keep her personal life under wraps.
That was until sparks flew between her and Abhishek Bachchan during the filming of Dhoom 2 – a romance that turned out to be the real deal. The couple tied the knot in 2007, surrounded by their closest friends and family, with Rai giving birth to their adorable daughter Aaradhya just four years later.
Today, as she returns to the global spotlight with her unforgettable Cannes looks, it's clear that Aishwarya Rai Bachchan remains an icon of Indian cinema, inspiring generations of young actresses with her unapologetic beauty and unwavering dedication to her craft. Long may she reign!
