Published 07:38 IST, September 24th 2019
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan: 5 movies that failed at the box office
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is one of the biggest names in the film industry today. However, the actress has had her fair share of box office fails.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan became a phenomenon in the '90s when she won the Miss World crown. She made her Bollywood debut three years later in1997 with Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya. The movie was not a box office hit, but she was praised by the critics for her acting. She shot to fame after her movie Taal. The year 2004 to early 2006 was a difficult year for the celebrity. Dhoom 2 lifted the spell off of her and became a gamechanger in her career. Here are some movies of the former Miss World that did not do well at the box office.
Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke (2000)
The movie is a romantic drama that portrays Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai in key roles. The pair fall in love under unexpected circumstances. Despite starring some movie legends like Anupam Kher and Amrish Puri, the movie did not generate a great box office collection and failed to impress audiences as well. The film was highly criticised and the movie was termed as a cliché by many.
Dil Ka Rishta (2003)
The movie is directed by Naresh Malhotra and stars Arjun Rampal and Aishwarya Rai in pivotal roles. The movie tackles a murder that is kept a secret. The film dabbles with some really exciting genres including drama and musical, however, the film failed to make an impact on the viewers. Audiences and critics both were of the opinion that the film was about Aishwarya Rai and promotions highlighted the fact that she is the most beautiful woman in the world.
Shabd (2005)
The movie starring Sanjay Dutt, Zayed Khan, and Aishwarya Rai is a twisted drama that revolves around a married couple. The movie evoked some strong negative comments from the audience. While some termed it as weird and confusing, many claimed that they were disappointed with the outcome. Though Sanjay Dutt and Aishwarya Rai’s performance was appreciated, people wondered why Zayed Khan was chosen for the part. Many claimed that Khan failed to look like a college professor and the lack of chemistry between Aishwarya and Zayed was quite evident.
Provoked (2006)
The movie was a one-of-a-kind biographical film that portrayed a true story about a woman who moves to the United Kingdom and marries a man who later starts abusing her. She is jailed after she murders her abusive husband. The audience appreciated the fact that a movie that speaks about an issue as serious as domestic violence was brought to the silver screen, however, many found the movie to be boring. It was termed as a one-time watch and got mixed reviews.
Fanney Khan (2018)
Bollywood biggies like Anil Kapoor, Rajkumar Rao, and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan are part of the movie. The movie claimed to be a musical. Many claims said otherwise. Anil Kapoor's acting was highly appreciated in the film. However, the movie was said to be underdeveloped by critics and failed to take off at the box office.
Updated 20:23 IST, September 24th 2019