Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Birthday: Her Journey, Best Movies, Songs, and Family Life – News18
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As Aishwarya Rai Bachchan turns a year older, here we commemorate her by revisiting her best movies, songs, family life and movies with Amitabh and Abhishek.
Aishwarya Rai with husband Abhishek Bachchan and daughter, Aaradhya. (Image: aishwaryaraibachchan_arb/Instagram)
Aishwarya Rai-Bachchan is set to celebrate her 51st birthday on November 1. The iconic actress, who gained global fame after winning the Miss World title in 1994, made her film debut in Mani Ratnam’s Iruvar three decades ago. Since then, she has delivered some unforgettable performances in movies like Taal, Dhoom 2, Devdas and Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, showcasing her versatility in both Hindi and regional films. On her special day, let’s revisit her best movies, memorable songs and family moments.
Aishwarya Rai-Bachchan memorable films
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999)
In this Sanjay Leela Bhansali directorial, Nandini (Aishwarya Rai) falls in love with her father’s student Sameer (Salman Khan). Their relationship does not receive approval from Nandini’s father, who marries her off to a lawyer, Vanraj (Ajay Devgn), with whom she eventually falls in love.
Taal (1999)
This Subhash Ghai film also starred Akshaye Khanna and Anil Kapoor in key roles. The musical drama featured Aishwarya as Mansi, a talented folk singer who rises to fame with support from a wealthy music producer, Vikrant Kapoor (Anil Kapoor). The film’s story takes an interesting turn with the interference of Mansi’s love, Manav (Akshaye Khanna).
Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai (2000)
After being thrown out of her house following a sexual assault, Preeti Vyas (Aishwarya) finds shelter with Avinash (Anil Kapoor), who lives alone with two young children. They help each other navigate the complexities of life, but complications arise when Avinash’s mother requests Preeti to leave her son.
Devdas (2002)
Based on Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay’s novel, Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Devdas tells the story of Devdas Mukherjee (Shah Rukh Khan), who is madly in love with Paro (Aishwarya Rai). Societal and familial pressures lead to their separation, after which Devdas descends into a spiral of self-destruction with tragic consequences. Madhuri Dixit also plays a key role in the film.
Raincoat (2004)
This poignant drama, set against the backdrop of rain-soaked Kolkata, explores the tale of two former lovers, Manu (Ajay Devgn) and Neerja (Aishwarya Rai), beautifully capturing the emotions of love and unfulfilled dreams.
Umrao Jaan (2006)
Set in 1840, this film tells the story of Ameeran (Aishwarya), who is sold to a kotha in Lucknow run by Khannum Jaan (Shabana Azmi). Nawab Sultan Khan (Abhishek Bachchan) falls in love with her, setting the stage for an intriguing twist.
Dhoom 2 (2006)
This high-octane action film is packed with stunning visuals, impeccable music, a brilliant storyline and the top-notch skills of a star cast including Hrithik Roshan, Aishwarya Rai, Abhishek Bachchan and Uday Chopra. The thrilling heist sequences and Aishwarya’s sizzling chemistry with Hrithik are just unmissable.
Guru (2007)
Directed by Mani Ratnam, this is a rags-to-riches story that chronicles the life of Gurukant Desai (Abhishek Bachchan). Aishwarya plays Sujata, Guru’s supportive wife, in a narrative based on themes of entrepreneurship and success.
Jodhaa Akbar (2008)
This Ashutosh Gowariker film showcases the historical romance between Mughal emperor Akbar (Hrithik Roshan) and Rajput princess Jodha Bai (Aishwarya Rai). Initially a political alliance, their marriage eventually blossoms into true love.
Guzaarish (2010)
Marking another collaboration between Hrithik and Aishwarya, this film follows Ethan Mascarenhas (Hrithik) and Sophia (Aishwarya) on their journey. After an accident leaves him immobilised, Ethan decides to file an appeal to the court for mercy killing, forming the crux of the story.
Aishwarya Rai-Bachchan top songs
- Crazy Kiya Re: The song from Dhoom 2 is sung by Sunidhi Chauhan. Aishwarya’s fiery dance moves, along with her sizzling chemistry with Hrithik Roshan, still have fans swooning over the duo.
- Kajra Re: Sung by Alisha Chinai, Javed Ali, and Shankar Mahadevan, Kajra Re features Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, and Aishwarya, making it a bigger hit than the film itself.
- Nimbooda: Nimbooda is an integral song from Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam. Karsan Sagathia and Kavita Krishnamurthy lent their voices to this musical treat, inspired by folk music.
- Dola Re Dola: This iconic song features both Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Madhuri Dixit, showcasing their best dance moves and impressing many with their undeniable coordination and energy levels. It was choreographed by Saroj Khan.
- Barso Re: Shreya Ghoshal lent her vocals to this song from Guru, wherein Aishwarya starred opposite Abhishek Bachchan. In the song, the actress is seen dancing her heart out in the rain.
- Taal Se Taal Mila: This gem is a must-add whenever we list Aishwarya Rai songs. Dressed in all white, the actress looks ethereal as she dances with excitement and anticipation in the rain.
- Silsila Ye Chahat Ka: In this melodious number by Shreya Ghoshal, Aishwarya’s lip-syncing while matching the intricate dance movements and balancing a diya is a testament to her dedication to her art.
- Udi: Sunidhi Chauhan and Aishwarya Rai make a collaboration that never fails. In this song, which is all about liberty and love, composed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the actress portrays carefree abandon, perfectly encapsulating a diverse range of emotions.
- Salaam: Aishwarya Rai showcases her elegant dance moves and ethereal beauty in this song, from her dress to her jewellery and makeup. She is indeed the definition of beauty in this film for many of us.
- Behne De: The song features Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan in never-before-seen avatars. The chemistry between the duo is top-notch, making our hearts skip a beat.
Aishwarya Rai-Bachchan family life
Born on November 1, 1973, in Mangalore, Aishwarya Rai’s father Krishna Raj was a biologist. Her mother Vrinda was a housewife.
Years after her entry in the industry, she fell in love with Abhishek Bachchan when the duo worked together on the film Guru. Later, they got married to each other in 2007.
The couple is now a parents to their daughter, Aaradhya Bachchan.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan films with Amitabh Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan first came together for the film Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke, released in 2000.
Since then, they have starred together in seven movies.
These films include Kuch Naa Kaho (2003), Dhoom 2 (2006), Umrao Jaan (2006), Guru (2007), Sarkar Raj (2008) and Raavan (2010).
Aishwarya also made a special appearance in Bunty Aur Babli’s popular song Kajra Re.
With Amitabh Bachchan, she worked in Mohabbatein, Hum Kisise Kum Nahin, Khakee and Sarkar Raj.
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