Aishwarya Rai Height, Age, Boyfriend, Husband, Children, Family, Biography & More

Some Lesser Known Facts About Aishwarya Rai

• Is Aishwarya Rai a smoker? : No

• When Aishwarya was in the 9th standard, she filmed her first advertisement for Camlin pencils.

• She consistently scored above 90% and was known for being a bright student.

• If she hadn’t pursued a career in acting, she would have chosen either architecture or the medical field, given her strong interest in Zoology.

• In her final year of high school, her English professor, recognizing her talent as a photojournalist, requested her to partake in a fashion magazine photoshoot. Despite receiving subsequent modeling offers, she declined, prioritizing her academic focus. However, following the completion of her exams, the allure of the glamour industry enticed her, leading her to explore modeling for fun.

• She attempted her luck in voice-dubbing for a TV serial before achieving fame, but unfortunately, she faced rejection.

• Her breakthrough moment arrived in 1993 when she gained widespread attention for her Pepsi commercial, which also featured Aamir Khan and Mahima Chaudhry.

• Despite being the crowd’s top choice to win the 1994 Miss India title, she ultimately lost to Sushmita Sen due to her inadequate public speaking abilities.

• On the days when the Miss World title took place in South Africa, a delightful surprise awaited her as all 82 contestants and the organizers joined together to celebrate her birthday. They joyfully sang ‘Happy Birthday’ in their own languages, making it a truly special occasion.

• On November 19, 1994, she emerged victorious in South Africa, claiming the coveted Miss World title.

• In the words of Julia Roberts, she proclaimed that “Aishwarya Rai is the epitome of beauty on this planet.”

• She has received training in classical dance.

• She is the sole actress who has appeared in advertisements for both Pepsi and Coca Cola.

• While working on the song Dola Re Dola for the movie Devdas (2002), she experienced ear bleeding as a result of wearing heavy earrings.

• Following the triumph of the film Devdas (2002), Mattel launched a limited edition collection of ‘Aishwarya Rai Barbie dolls’ in the United Kingdom.

• She made history in 2003 by becoming the second Indian actress, after Parveen Babi, to grace the cover of TIME magazine.

• While filming her movie Khakee (2004), she encountered an accident caused by the stuntman’s uncontrollable car, resulting in her enduring extensive lacerations.

• She achieved the milestone of being the first Indian actress to have her wax statue displayed at London’s Madame Tussauds museum in 2004.

• The role of Breseis in the film Troy (2004) was extended to her, however, she declined the opportunity.

• In 2004, she established the Aishwarya Rai Foundation, with the aim of providing assistance to underprivileged individuals in India.

• Originally, she had been cast to portray the character of Simmi in the movie Bluffmaster (2005). However, without prior notice, she was later substituted by Priyanka Chopra. Following the completion of the film, Rohan Sippy, the director, expressed his remorse by including a “Special thanks” acknowledgment for her in the closing credits.

• In the Netherlands, a collection of Tulip flowers is given the name Aishwarya Rai.

• Target Films is a production company that she and her family own.

• She has been a supporter of various organizations such as the Eye Bank Association of India (EBAI), PETA India, and the Polio Campaign.

• Time Magazine voted her as one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World in 2004.

• In 2007, she had a grand wedding that came with a price tag of approximately 6 crores (INR). For her engagement, she had a stunning 53-carat solitaire ring valued at 50 lakh (INR), and she also received a generous amount of 15 kg of gold.

• She made history in 2009 as the first Indian and South Asian actress to make an appearance on the renowned Oprah Winfrey Show.

• Aaradhya, her daughter, is widely recognized as Beti B.

• She maintains a strong friendship with Preity Zinta and Twinkle Khanna.

• She suffers from Katsaridaphobia, which is the fear of cockroaches.

• In 1998, she possessed a photograph featuring Ranbir Kapoor. Surprisingly, after a span of 18 years, in 2016, they reunited on the big screen for the movie “Ae Dil Hai Mushkil”.

• Aishwarya and her 8-year-old daughter Aaradhya Bachchan were both diagnosed with COVID-19 on July 12, 2020. Prior to that, Aishwarya’s husband, Abhishek Bachchan, and father-in-law, Amitabh Bachchan, had also tested positive on July 11, 2020.

Aishwarya and Aaradhya have tested positive for COVID-19 as well. They will be isolating at home. The BMC has been informed and is taking necessary actions. Fortunately, the rest of the family, including my mother, have tested negative. We appreciate all the well-wishes and prayers.

Abhishek tweeted on July 12, 2020 as @juniorbachchan.

• A modelling invoice from the early stage of Aishwarya Rai’s career became an internet sensation in May 2022. The bill, dated 23 May 1992, was discovered, approximately two years before she achieved the prestigious Miss World title in 1994. The invoice reveals that she was compensated Rs. 1,500 for her services in a magazine photoshoot. Hence, in 1992, Aishwarya Rai received a modelling bill totaling Rs. 1500.