Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Birthday: Six Unique Feats Of The Bollywood Star That Remain Unparalleled To This Day
Today is Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s birthday. A lot has been written about India’s second Miss World’s (1994) beauty over the past three decades. However, her real resplendence lies in her exceptional achievements. The Free Press Journal lists the top six milestones of the Bollywood actress that no one else in the Indian film industry has even come close to. A rare tulip is named after her Yes, you…
Today marks Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s birthday. The Free Press Journal has compiled a list of her top six accomplishments that no other Bollywood actress has managed to achieve. One of the most unique honors is a tulip named after her in 2005 by the Dutch government. Blooming at the world's largest flower garden, Keukenhof Gardens in Lisse, these tulips are known as "Aishwarya."
Aishwarya is the only actress to portray both her on-screen sister and love interest of Shah Rukh Khan in films like Josh (2000), Mohabbatein (2000), and Devdas (2002). She is the sole Indian actress to lead adaptations of Jane Austen novels in Indian cinema, playing Meenu in Kandukondain Kandukondain (2000) and Lalita Bakshi in Bride and Prejudice (2004).
Aishwarya is also the first Indian and South Asian actress to appear on the Oprah Winfrey show twice, discussing Indian culture and her experiences with the host. She was the first to sign a film with Hollywood legend Meryl Streep, though the project never materialized. Additionally, she turned down a role opposite Brad Pitt in Mr & Mrs Smith due to its intimate scenes.
At the peak of her popularity in 2004, 17,000 fan websites were dedicated to her, with only one authorized by her. Happy birthday to India's most internationally recognized star.
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