Aishwarya Rai Birthday: Three career-defining movies of the actor

From being a beauty pageant winner to a global icon, Aishwarya Rai has come a long way. The actor is often referred to as the 'most beautiful woman in the world' by her fans. In a career spanning more than two decades, the actor has featured in many movies that have earned big numbers at the box office. As the global star turns a year older today, take a look at a few movies that showcased her impeccable acting skills and helped her garner critical acclaim. 

Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999)

The character Nandini from Hum Dil Chuke Sanam is hugely adored by fans even today. The movie, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali is often considered as Aishwarya's career-defining movie. Starring Salman Khan, Aishwarya Rai and Ajay Devgn in the lead, the film narrates the love story of a couple whose destiny works against their love. The movie also helped Aishwarya bag her first award.

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Taal (1999)

The Subhash Ghai musical was the talk of the town for its music and the performances by the lead characters. The movie, starring Anil Kapoor, Aishwarya Rai and Akshaye Khanna in the lead, narrates the tale of two lovers who bid adieu to each other but reunite later. Aishwarya's role as singer Mansi was appreciated by the critics and fans. The movie gained momentum for Aishwarya's dancing skills and scintillating music. 

Devdas (2002)

The movie was based on Saratchandra Chattopadhyay's famous novel of the same name. It narrates the tale of two lovers who get separated due to their family feud. The movie, starring Shah Rukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai and Madhuri Dixit in the lead, was directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. 

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Aishwarya Rai's upcoming movies

On the work front, the actor is currently preparing for Mani Ratnam's next. The movie, titled Ponniyin Selvan, is currently in the pre-production stage. It will have an ensemble cast consisting of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Vikram, Karthi, Jayam Ravi, R Parthiban, Keerthy Suresh and Amala Paul, among others. According to the reports, the movie, will go on floors by mid-2020 and shall release on the silver screens by 2021. The reports further alleged the movie to be a two-part film. 

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