Aishwarya Rai (born 1 November 1973), also known as Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, is an Indian film actress and model. She was the first runner-up of the Miss India pageant, and the winner of the Miss World pageant of 1994. See More Photos>>
She is a leading contemporary actress of Indian cinema and has received
two Filmfare Awards, two Screen Awards, and two IIFA Awards for her
performances in Hindi language films of Bollywood.
Rai is regarded as
one of the most popular and influential celebrities in India, and is
often cited in the media as the "most beautiful woman in the world".