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 (Ashwarya Krishnaraj Rai)
she is currently the most famous Bollywood star in the world
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married to Abhishek Bachchan
Popularly Known As : Ash
Family Nick Name : Aishu
Birth Date : 1st November, 1973
Birth Place : Manglore, Karnataka State, India
Star Sign : Scorpio
Height : 5 ' 7 "e;
Weight : 55 Kg.
Eyes : Green-Blue (the only Indian model to have it)
dentification Marks : Mole on left hand above elbow
Nationality : Indian
Profession : Model, Actress (in Indian languages movies, mostly Hindi and Tamil)
Languages : English, Hindi , Kannada (Tulu), Tamil (bit of it)
Address : Aishwarya Rai, 402 Ram Laxmi Niwas, 16th Road (Near Khar Gym), Mumbai 400054, India. Hint: Close to linking road.
Father's Name : Krisnaraj Rai
Father's Occupation : Merchant Navy Officer (now in own business)
Mother's Name : Vrinda Rai
Schooling : Arya Vidya Mandir, Santacruz, Bombay, India
Favourite Subject At College : Zoology
Percentage Of Marks Obtained At Her HSC Exams : 90%
Career Selected After HSC : Architecture course at Raheja College
First modelling Assignment : When she was at 9th grade, for Camelin Industries
Most Liked Food Test : Sweet
Indian classical dance training? : Yes. For 5 Years.
Keeps Pets? : No
Takes Tea? : Yes
She describes herself in one line : I'm just average woman with average concerns.
Childhood
When she was around four years old her family made a permanent move to Bombay. Where she also at a young age started up her modeling career. Her father worked as a Merchant Navy officer. Ashwarya attended school at Arya Vidya Mandir, Santacruz. She was extrememly good at school and earned the position of being the top student in her class.
Filmography
2007 - The Last Legion
2006 - Mistress of Spices
2003 - Bride & Prejudice
2002 - Devdas
Important events
1997 - Movie Debut in Iruvar
1994 - winning Miss World contest
Quotes
"Dad was sailing constantly. So mostly, it was mum, brother and me"
Even as a child, I was a dreamer. I conjured up my own dreams and created a world of my own. At the same time, I was this sensible kid. In the family, I always spent more time with my aunts and uncles than with my cousins. It was not like a kid trying to be grown up. It was a comfortable atmosphere. My parents had always encouraged open communication.
Between the four of us - mom, dad, my brother and I - we were a very closely-knit family unit. Grown-up things were discussed; I don't mean the birds and bees; but family matters, relationships, friends…
My dad was on ship, sailing constantly. So, most of the time, it was mum, brother and me. I always behaved more grown up than my brother. Even today, people are surprised that he is older than me. It's very funny. Even in school, my juniors, my classmates and some of my seniors would so naturally discuss their problems with me.
I was a very talkative child. I used to speak better than other kids my age. I was always ahead of my time. I got into these little conversations with people and I was convinced that I was putting my point across, even if they were perceived as arguments.
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