Celebrity Profile - Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

Date of Birth: 1st November 1973

Aishwarya Rai, a former Miss World, is one of India's leading actresses. Also a former model, Aishwarya has about 40 films to her credit including a couple of Hollywood projects.

Aishwarya's talent evokes a strong response as her detractors are many, but she is widely believed to be India's highest paid actress. She has consistently been featured in numerous Most Beautiful Women lists and endorses international brands such as L'Oreal and Longines.

She was the first Indian actress to be a part of the Cannes Film Festival jury, where her wardrobe drew much flak from the fashion police.

Despite her reputation as an actress who guards her privacy fiercely, Aishwarya's personal life has attracted much attention. Her relationships with actors Salman Khan and Vivek Oberoi were the topic of many discussions.

Aishwarya is married to Abhishek Bachchan.

Star Style...

The nomadic and quirky line debuted in 'Guzaarish'

One of our fave designers has just expanded his style range, and we couldn't be more excited! Sabyasachi Mukherjee's jewellery line has debuted with Sanjay Leela Bhansali's just-released 'Guzaarish', and it's got exactly the sort of quirky individuality the designer is known for.

The navratan necklace worn by Aishwarya Rai in the climax of the film and other items like raindrop earrings, coral kanpashas, rhodolite balis, butterfly earrings, minakari bird ring and the turquoise and coral ring that she wears in the film have been designed by Sabyasachi and crafted by GAJA, the retail brand of Shree Ganesh Jewellery House.

"When Sanjay Leela Bansali approached me for 'Guzaarish', I realised that jewellery would play a very important role in shaping up Sophia's character as played by Aishwarya Rai," Sabyasachi said.

"It would have to be nomadic, quirky and personalised and so I decided to bring on board GAJA in SABYASACHI (his lable) because it epitomises that spirit. The whole line has been designed by me keeping in mind a multicultural element with a nomadic vibe."

For the collection, Sabyasachi used precious and semi-precious stones, minakari and filigree and had to work with about 60 skilled workers from West Bengal to complete the line.

The price range of rings and earrings starts from Rs.40,000 and navratan necklaces are priced at Rs.510,000

Aishwarya's beauty secret

We must be one among millions who envy Aishwarya Rai her perfect skin. No matter where she's shooting or what event she's at, Ash looks gorgeous. And the lovely L’Oreal spokeswoman has credited L’Oreal’s Hydrafresh range of products for her well-hydrated looks. And now L’Oreal has also come out with their Hydrafresh Wipes. We're so getting them NOW!