About
Internationally celebrated Indian actress, former Miss World 1994, and one of the most influential cinematic icons in Indian and global cinema. Known for award-winning masterpieces including Devdas, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Dhoom 2, Jodhaa Akbar, and Ponniyin Selvan.
Before Fame
Studied architecture before entering modeling, gaining national recognition in a Pepsi television commercial alongside Aamir Khan and Mahima Chaudhry before being crowned Miss World 1994.
Trivia
First Indian actress to serve on the jury at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival and was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India in 2009.
Family Life
Born into a Tulu-speaking Bunt family to Krishnaraj Rai and Vrinda Rai. Married Bollywood superstar Abhishek Bachchan in 2007; they have a daughter named Aaradhya Bachchan. Daughter-in-law of legendary screen icon Amitabh Bachchan.
Associated With
Starred opposite Shah Rukh Khan and Madhuri Dixit in Sanjay Leela Bhansalis historic classic Devdas, and worked alongside Steve Martin in The Pink Panther 2.
