Published 15:44 IST, November 1st 2019
Aishwarya Rai birthday: Iconic dance numbers cherished by her fans
As Aishwarya Rai Bachchan celebrates her 46th birthday today, we are taking a look at some of her most memorable dance number in Bollywood throughout the years.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s beauty was celebrated worldwide when she won the title of Miss World in 1994. Since then, it seems, her entry into Bollywood was somewhat ineluctable. Throughout her career, the model-turned-actor has received lots of criticism to match the love and praise but her graceful dance numbers have always won the audience’s hearts. As she is a trained classical dancer, Aishwarya has always wowed her fans and critics alike, not just with her dance but also with her lavish costumes which play an equal part in her dance. Today, we showcase the best dance numbers of the actor that will always be cherished by her fans:
1: "Taal Se Taal Mila" - Taal (1999):
The music from the movie Taal became an instant hit because of AR Rahman's magic. Aishwarya Rai played the beautiful daughter of Tara Babu (Alok Nath) in the movie. Aishwarya Rai looked innocent yet sensuous in Taal Se Taal Mila, one of the most popular songs from the film.
2: "Nimbooda" - Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999):
Aishwarya's amazing dance in Nimbooda from the movie Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam received much appreciation by the critics as well as fans. Her stunning blue lehenga just added more glam to her dance number. This song was something that exposed her as an amazing dancer. The tune and the lyrics of the song are inspired by an old folk song which added to the rooted and very traditional feel of the film.
3: "Dola Re" - Devdas (2002):
Another hit dance number by the graceful Aishwarya Rai was Dola Re song from the movie Devdas. The song featured two beautiful dancers Madhuri Dixit and Aishwarya in the frame. The song was loved and appreciated a lot by the audiences as well as critics. Aishwarya and Madhuri's expressions and co-ordinated outfits took the song to a completely new level.
4: "Ishq Kamina" - Shakti: The Power:
The movie Shakti portrayed Aishwarya in a very fresh look. Ishq Kamina was a fast dance number by the actor alongside Shah Rukh Khan. The actor sported a traditional outfit with a twist in the song. Aishwarya's unusual pairing with King Khan brought a whole new vibe to the dance number.
5: "Kajra Re" - Bunty Aur Babli:
Kajra Re from Bunty Aur Babli needs no introduction. The stunning dance performance by the actor alongside Abhishekh Bachchan and Amitabh Bachchan. The actor had a special appearance in the movie only for this song. She stole the show with her amazing moves in this song and the song was another addition to party numbers.
Updated 17:01 IST, November 1st 2019