Aishwarya Rai, an Indian actress and beauty queen, was born in Mangaluru, India, in 1973.
Aishwarya Rai, the gorgeous beauty of Bollywood, is famed for setting new beauty standards. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who was born on November 1, 1973, rose to prominence as one of Bollywood's most famous and successful actresses. She was born in Mangalore, Karnataka, to a South Indian family. In 1994, she was named Miss World while still studying architecture. In 2004, Aishwarya Rai made her Hollywood debut in the British film Pride & Prejudice, for which she received international acclaim.
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