Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Height Weight Bra Size Age Biography Family Wiki Net Worth, Affairs, Marriage & much more. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan (née Rai; born 1 November 1973) is an Indian actress and the winner of the Miss World 1994 pageant. Primarily known for her work in Hindi and Tamil films, she has established herself as one of the most popular and influential celebrities in India through her successful acting career. Rai has received numerous accolades, including two Filmfare Awards, and was honoured with the Padma Shri by the Government of India in 2009 and the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the Government of France in 2012. She has often been cited in the media as “the most beautiful woman in the world”.
While in college, Rai did a few modelling jobs. Following appearances in several television commercials, she entered the Miss India pageant, in which she placed second. She was then crowned Miss World 1994, after which she began receiving offers to act in film. She made her acting debut in Mani Ratnam’s 1997 Tamil film Iruvar and had her first Hindi film release in Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya that same year. Her first commercial success was the Tamil romantic drama Jeans (1998), which was the most expensive film to be made in Indian cinema at the time. She achieved wider success and won two Filmfare Awards for Best Actress for her performances in Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999) and Devdas (2002).
Rai garnered critical appreciation for portraying a passionate artist in the Tamil romance film Kandukondain Kandukondain (2000), Tagore’s heroine, Binodini, in the Bengali film Chokher Bali (2003), a depressed woman in the drama Raincoat (2004), Kiranjit Ahluwalia in the British drama film Provoked (2006), and a nurse in the drama Guzaarish (2010). Rai’s greatest commercial successes have been the musical romantic drama Mohabbatein (2000), the adventure film Dhoom 2 (2006), the historical romance Guru (2007) and Jodhaa Akbar (2008), the science fiction film Enthiran (2010), and the musical romantic drama Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016).
Rai married actor Abhishek Bachchan in 2007; the couple have one daughter. Her off-screen roles include duties as a brand ambassador for several charity organisations and campaigns. She is a Goodwill Ambassador for the Joint United Nations Programme on AIDS (UNAIDS). In 2003, she was the first Indian actress to be a jury member at the Cannes Film Festival.
Early life
Rai was born on 1 November 1973 into a Tulu-speaking Bunt family in Mangalore, Karnataka. Her father, Krishnaraj, who died on 18 March 2017, was an Army biologist, while her mother, Vrinda, is a housewife. She has one elder brother, Aditya Rai, who is an engineer in the merchant navy. Rai’s movie Dil Ka Rishta (2003) was co-produced by her brother and co-written by her mother. The family moved to Mumbai, where Rai attended the Arya Vidya Mandir High School. Rai did her intermediate schooling at Jai Hind College for a year, and then joined DG Ruparel College in Matunga, securing 90 percent in the HSC exams.
She trained in classical dance and music for five years during her teens. Her favourite subject was zoology, and she initially considered a career in medicine. Then, with plans to become an architect, she enrolled at Rachana Sansad Academy of Architecture, but later gave up her education to pursue a career in modelling.
Personal life
In 1999, Rai began dating Bollywood actor Salman Khan; their relationship was often reported in the media until the couple separated in 2002. Rai cited “abuse (verbal, physical and emotional), infidelity and indignity” on the part of Khan as reasons for ending the relationship. She then had a romantic relationship with actor Vivek Oberoi before they broke-up in 2005.
Rai with her husband Abhishek Bachchan in 2010
Though they both appeared in Dhai Akshar Prem Ke (in which her then longtime boyfriend, Salman Khan, had a brief cameo) and Kuch Naa Kaho, Abhishek Bachchan fell in love with Rai whilst filming Dhoom 2. Their engagement was announced on 14 January 2007 and later confirmed by his father, Amitabh Bachchan. The couple married on 20 April 2007 according to traditional Hindu rites of the Bunt community, to which she belongs. North Indian and Bengali ceremonies were also performed. The wedding took place in a private ceremony at the Bachchan residence, “Prateeksha”, in Juhu, Mumbai. They have been described in the Indian media as a supercouple. Rai is very close to her family, and lived with them in Bandra, Mumbai, until her marriage.
Rai is Hindu and deeply religious. Her international presence shot up when Abhishek Bachchan accompanied her to the Cannes Film festival shortly after their marriage, and later to The Oprah Winfrey Show, appearing on 28 September 2009. They were described as being more famous as a couple than Brangelina.
Rai gave birth to a girl, Aaradhya, on 16 November 2011. Rai is commonly referred to by fans and the media by the nicknames “Ash” and “Aish”, but has stated that she dislikes being called as such. She has discouraged people from referring to her by names other than “Aishwarya” as she does not want to “spoil [her] good name”.
On 12 July 2020, Rai and her daughter were reported to have tested positive for COVID-19. On 17 July, they were reported to have been hospitalized. Rai and her daughter recovered and were discharged from the hospital on 27 July 2020.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Measurements Height Weight Bra Size Age
| Bio | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Aishwarya Rai Bachchan (after marriage) |
| Nickname | Ash, Gullu |
| Profession(s) | Actress and Model |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters- 170 cm in meters- 1.70 m in Feet Inches- 5′ 7” |
| Weight (approx.) | in Kilograms- 56 kg in Pounds- 123 lbs |
| Figure Measurements (approx.) | 34-26-36 |
| Eye Colour | Hazel Green Blue |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 1 November 1973 |
| Age (as of 2023) | 50 Years |
| Birthplace | Mangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Zodiac sign | Scorpio |
| Signature | |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| School | Arya Vidya Mandir, Mumbai |
| College | Jai Hind College, Mumbai D. G. Ruparel College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Mumbai |
| Educational Qualifications | College dropout |
| Debut | Film Debut: Iruvar (1997, Tamil film) Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya (1997, Bollywood film) |
| Family | Father– Krishnaraj Rai (Army biologist) Mother– Vrinda Rai (Homemaker) Brother– Aditya Rai (Engineer in merchant navy) Sister– N/A Father-in-law– Amitabh Bachchan (Actor) Mother-in-law– Jaya Bachchan (Actress) |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Address | Jalsa, B/2, Kapol Housing Society, VL Mehta Road, Juhu, Mumbai Villa in Sanctuary Falls in Jumeirah Golf Estates, Dubai |
| Hobbies | Knitting, collecting watches and reading |
| Controversies | • Sued Star and Style magazine: In 1996, she sued the Star and Style magazine for an amount of 20 million (2 crore INR) for publishing that actress Raveena Tandon had caught her and Akshay Kumar in a compromising position at the poolside of a 5 star hotel. • Relationship with Salman Khan: Her relationship with Salman Khan from 1999 to 2001 was controverial, and after her break-up she said that she faced abuse (verbal, physical and emotional) from Salman Khan. • Shakti Kapoor said Aishwarya traded sexual favours: After the casting couch sting operation of Shakti Kapoor in 2005, he said that Aishwarya had traded sexual favors for a spot in Subhash Ghai’s movies. But, later he apologized for his words and considered it as a result of his anger. • Panama Papers case: In December 2021, she was summoned by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with the Panama papers. The actress was alleged to have slashed wealth abroad. After ‘The Panama Papers’ case made headlines in 2016, the agency started investigating alleged forex violations in 2017 and issued notices to the Bachchan family asking them to explain their foreign remittances since 2004 under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) of the Reserve Bank of India. On 21 December 2021, the actress appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for recording her statement. According to the agency, Ms. bachchan was the director of One British Virgin Islands-based company that was set up in 2005 and dissolved in 2008. |
| Favourites | |
| Food | Chicken Curry and Chocolates |
| Actor | Amitabh Bachchan and Raj Kapoor |
| Actress | Nargis |
| Film | Hollywood: Casablanca (1942) |
| Directors | Mani Ratnam and Sanjay Leela Bhansali |
| Book | The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho |
| Color | Black, Blue and White |
| Perfume | Happy by Clinique |
| Fashion Designer | Giorgio Armani |
| Travel Destination(s) | France, Dubai, and South Africa |
| Boys, Affairs and More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Boyfriends | Rajeev Mulchandani (Model) Salman Khan (1999-2001) Vivek Oberoi (Actor) Abhishek Bachchan (Actor) |
| Husband | Abhishek Bachchan, Actor (2007-present) |
| Marriage Date | 20 April 2007 |
| Children | Son– N/A Daughter– Aaradhya (born in 2011) |
| Style Quotient | |
| Cars Collection | Audi A8 |
| Money Factor | |
| Salary (approx.) | 9-10 crore/film (INR) |
| Net Worth (approx.) | $35 million |
Endorsements
Rai made her first commercial for Camlin exam pencils when she was in the 9th grade. Rai became popular after appearing in a Pepsi commercial with actor Aamir Khan. She is the only actress who endorsed both Pepsi and Coca-Cola. She is one of the top brand ambassadors in the country and is one of the top paid Bollywood actresses in this respect. She modelled for Titan Watches, Longines watches, L’Oréal, Coca-Cola, Lakmé Cosmetics, Casio pager, Philips, Palmolive, Lux, Fuji films, Nakshatra Diamond Jewellery, and Kalyan Jewellers. She was named the official brand ambassador for De Beers diamonds in India. Rai has been ranked the 2nd most popular watch brand ambassador worldwide in a survey, conducted by World Watch Report. In 2013 Rai and her husband Abhishek Bachchan have been roped in as the brand ambassadors by the TTK Group.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Iruvar | Pushpavalli/Kalpana |
| Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya | Ashi Kapoor | Hindi |
| 1998 | Jeans | Madhumitha/Vaishnavi |
| 1999 | Aa Ab Laut Chalen | Pooja Walia |
| Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam | Nandini | Filmfare Award for Best Actress |
| Ravoyi Chandamama | Herself | Telugu |
| Taal | Mansi | Hindi |
| 2000 | Mela | Champakali |
| Kandukondain Kandukondain | Meenakshi | Tamil |
| Josh | Shirley Dias | Hindi |
| Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai | Preeti Vyas | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Actress |
| Dhai Akshar Prem Ke | Sahiba Grewal | |
| Mohabbatein | Megha Shankar | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress |
| 2001 | Albela | Sonia Heinz |
| 2002 | Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam | Suman |
| Hum Kisise Kum Nahin | Komal Rastogi | |
| 23 March 1931: Shaheed | Mannawali | Special appearance |
| Devdas | Parvati “Paro” Chakraborty | Filmfare Award for Best Actress |
| Shakti: The Power | Herself | Special appearance in song “Ishq Kamina” |
| 2003 | Chokher Bali | Binodini |
| Dil Ka Rishta | Tia Sharma | Hindi |
| Kuch Naa Kaho | Namrata Shrivastav | Hindi |
| 2004 | Khakee | Mahalakshmi |
| Kyun…! Ho Gaya Na | Diya Malhotra | Hindi |
| Bride & Prejudice | Lalita Bakshi | English |
| Raincoat | Neerja | Hindi |
| 2005 | Shabd | Antara Vashist/Tammana |
| The Mistress of Spices | Tilo | English |
| Bunty Aur Babli | Herself | Hindi |
| 2006 | Umrao Jaan | Umrao Jaan |
| Dhoom 2 | Sunehri | Hindi |
| 2007 | Guru | Sujata Desai |
| Provoked | Kiranjit Ahluwalia | English |
| The Last Legion | Mira | English |
| 2008 | Jodhaa Akbar | Jodhaa Bai |
| Sarkar Raj | Anita Rajan | Hindi |
| 2009 | The Pink Panther 2 | Sonia Solandres |
| 2010 | Raavan | Ragini Sharma |
| Raavanan | Ragini Subramaniam | Tamil |
| Enthiran | Sana | Tamil |
| Action Replayy | Mala | Hindi |
| Guzaarish | Sofia D’Souza | Hindi |
| 2015 | Jazbaa | Anuradha Verma |
| 2016 | Sarbjit | Dalbir Kaur |
| Ae Dil Hai Mushkil | Saba Qazi | Hindi |
| 2018 | Fanney Khan | Baby Singh |
| 2022 | Ponniyin Selvan 1  | Nandini / Mandakini Devi |