Many may not know that Aishwarya Rai’s debut film was not Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya, instead, it was THIS film where she made her debut. The film is…
Aishwarya Rai, is no doubt one of India’s most beautiful actresses, even at the age of 51, the Ponniyin Selvan actress continues to show why she is the queen of Bollywood. Many may not know that Aishwarya made her debut in the year 1997 and in the coming two years, Aishwarya Rai will complete 30 successful years in the film fraternity. The Guru actress has been in superhit films from Bollywood to South cinema. Although Aishwarya is not actively seen on big screens, yet she is seen playing pivotal roles in the film. Many might call her a ‘Bollywood’ actress, you’ll be surprised to know that Aishwarya Rai started her acting career in the Southern film industry. She entered the world of cinema from Kollywood (Tamil films) and not Bollywood. However, Aishwarya Rai made her debut in Bollywood in the same year along with Kollywood.
In 1997, Aishwarya Rai made her debut film in South in the Tamil film ‘Iruvar’. The film was released on 14 January 1997. For the unversed, Iruvar was made by South cinema’s acclaimed director, Mani Ratnam. The film is inspired by the relationship between M. Karunanidhi and MGR. The story of the late and former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Jayalalithaa is also seen in the film. South superstar Mohanlal played the role of MGR in the film. Prakash Raj was in the role of Karunanidhi. Aishwarya Rai played the brilliant role of Jayalalithaa in the film. Just seven months after the release of Iruvar, Aishwarya’s Bollywood debut film ‘Aur Pyar Ho Gaya’ was released on 15 August 1997. In this film, she was seen opposite Bobby Deol.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was last seen in the film Ponniyin Selvan Part 2. This film has also been directed by Mani Ratnam, which has proved to be a hit at the box office. Currently, Aishwarya does not have any film in her kitty, but she is definitely seen doing advertisements and ramp walks for international brands. Talking about Aishwarya Rai’s must watch films, it includes Taal, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Devdas, Robot, and Sarbjit. Apart from this, the rumors of Aishwarya Rai’s divorce with husband Abhishek Bachchan have also kept her in the news.