Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Birthday, Age, Movies & Awards
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was born on November 1, 1973, in Mangalore, Karnataka, India. Crowned Miss World 1994, she went on to become one of India’s most celebrated actresses and a familiar face on the red carpet at Cannes. She is 52 years old.
| Known For | Actress; Miss World 1994 |
|---|---|
| Professions | Actor, Model |
| Birthday | November 1, 1973 |
| Age | 52 years old |
| Birthplace | Mangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Nationality | Indian (🇮🇳 India) |
| Zodiac Sign | ♏ Scorpio (Oct 23 – Nov 21) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Water Ox |
| Birthstone | Topaz |
| Birth Flower | Chrysanthemum |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Born on a | Thursday |
| Miss World | 1994 |
| Padma Shri | 2009 |
Miss World and the Move to Films
Aishwarya grew up in Mumbai and studied architecture before modelling took over. Her Miss World win in 1994 opened the door to cinema, and she made her film debut in Mani Ratnam’s Tamil drama Iruvar (1997).
Signature Films
| Film | Year | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Iruvar | 1997 | Tamil |
| Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam | 1999 | Hindi |
| Devdas | 2002 | Hindi |
| Jodhaa Akbar | 2008 | Hindi |
| Guzaarish | 2010 | Hindi |
| Ponniyin Selvan: I | 2022 | Tamil |
| Ponniyin Selvan: II | 2023 | Tamil |
Awards and Honours
| Honour | Year |
|---|---|
| Miss World | 1994 |
| Filmfare Award for Best Actress — Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam | 2000 |
| Filmfare Award for Best Actress — Devdas | 2003 |
| Cannes Film Festival jury member | 2003 |
| Padma Shri (Government of India) | 2009 |
| Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (France) | 2012 |
| UNAIDS Goodwill Ambassador | 2012 |
Family
She married actor Abhishek Bachchan, son of Amitabh Bachchan, on April 20, 2007. Their daughter, Aaradhya, was born on November 16, 2011.
Quick Facts
- She was the first Indian actress to serve on the Cannes Film Festival jury, in 2003.
- She has worked in Hindi, Tamil, Bengali and English-language films.
- She is a Scorpio, born on November 1 — the same date as World Vegan Day.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is 52 years old. She was born on November 1, 1973.
She was crowned Miss World in 1994.
Her first film was the Tamil drama Iruvar (1997), directed by Mani Ratnam.
She is married to actor Abhishek Bachchan.
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