Aishwarya Rai is a widely followed Indian film actor, born on 1 November 1973 in Mangaluru.
The name is also commonly spelled Aishcharya Rai.
As of 2026, she is 52 years old, and her birth date places her under the Scorpio sign.
She has 50 credited works on public record and has been recognised with Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres and Padma Shri in arts.
Below you will find a verified overview of Aishwarya Rai: age, height, birthplace, family background, education, career milestones and awards, each drawn from open public records.
Aishwarya Rai — Early Life, Family and Education
Aishwarya Rai was born on 1 November 1973 in Mangaluru, and holds Indian nationality.
Her listed education includes University of Mumbai, Ruparel College and Kishinchand Chellaram College.
She is recorded as speaking Hindi, English, Tamil and Tulu.
Aishwarya Rai — Career and Professional Work
Her professional record lists film actor, model and beauty pageant contestant as her occupations.
Aishwarya Rai — Movies and TV Shows
Public databases list 50 screen credits for Aishwarya Rai, spanning 1997 to 2023. That breaks down as 49 as cast member and 1 as performer.
The most recent on record are Ponniyin Selvan: II (2023), Ponniyin Selvan: I (2022), Fanney Khan (2018) and Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016).
The 45 most recent are listed below, newest first.
| Year | Title | Credited as |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Ponniyin Selvan: II | cast member |
| 2022 | Ponniyin Selvan: I | cast member |
| 2018 | Fanney Khan | cast member |
| 2016 | Ae Dil Hai Mushkil | cast member |
| 2016 | Sarbjit | cast member |
| 2015 | Jazbaa | cast member |
| 2010 | Enthiran | cast member |
| 2010 | Guzaarish | cast member |
| 2010 | Raavan | cast member |
| 2010 | Raavanan | cast member |
| 2010 | Action Replayy | cast member |
| 2009 | The Pink Panther 2 | cast member |
| 2008 | Jodhaa Akbar | cast member |
| 2008 | Sarkar Raj | cast member |
| 2007 | Om Shanti Om | cast member |
| 2007 | The Last Legion | cast member |
| 2007 | Guru | cast member |
| 2006 | Salaam | cast member |
| 2006 | Dhoom 2 | cast member |
| 2006 | Provoked | cast member |
| 2006 | Umrao Jaan | cast member |
| 2005 | Kajra Re | cast member |
| 2005 | The Mistress of Spices | cast member |
| 2005 | Shabd | cast member |
| 2004 | Bride and Prejudice | cast member |
| 2004 | Raincoat | cast member |
| 2004 | Kyun! Ho Gaya Na... | cast member |
| 2004 | Khakee | cast member |
| 2003 | Relationship of the heart | cast member |
| 2003 | Kuch Naa Kaho | cast member |
| 2003 | Chokher Bali | cast member |
| 2002 | Devdas | cast member |
| 2002 | Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam | cast member |
| 2002 | Hum Kisise Kum Nahin | cast member |
| 2001 | Albela | cast member |
| 2000 | Mohabbatein | cast member |
| 2000 | Dhai Akshar Prem Ke | cast member |
| 2000 | Josh | cast member |
| 2000 | Kandukondain Kandukondain | cast member |
| 2000 | Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai | cast member |
| 1999 | Taal | cast member |
| 1999 | Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam | cast member |
| 1999 | Aa Ab Laut Chalen | cast member |
| 1998 | Jeans | cast member |
| 1997 | Iruvar | cast member |
Aishwarya Rai — Awards and Recognition
She has received 9 documented honours between 1998 and 2012.
They include the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres (2012), the Padma Shri in arts (2009), the Filmfare Award for Best Actress (2002) and the Filmfare Award for Best Actress (1999), alongside 5 others.
| Award / Honour | Year |
|---|---|
| Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres | 2012 |
| Padma Shri in arts | 2009 |
| Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress – South | 1998 |
| Filmfare Award for Best Actress | 1999 |
| Filmfare Award for Best Actress | 2002 |
| International Indian Film Academy Awards | — |
| Zee Cine Awards | — |
| Screen Awards | — |
| Stardust Awards | — |
Aishwarya Rai — Family, Marriage and Personal Life
She is married to Abhishek Bachchan (married 2007).
She is a parent to Aaradhya Bachchan.
She is associated with Mumbai as a place of residence.
Aishwarya Rai — Height, Weight and Physical Stats
Aishwarya Rai stands 167 cm tall, which converts to roughly 5′ 6″ and 1.67 m.
| Height (cm) | 167 cm |
|---|---|
| Height (feet) | 5′ 6″ |
| Height (metres) | 1.67 m |
Aishwarya Rai — Net Worth: What Is Actually Verifiable
No audited net-worth figure for Aishwarya Rai is on public record, so none is stated here.
Her documented income sources are professional work as a film actor, model and beauty pageant contestant, brand partnerships and sponsored social content.
Why no number? Net-worth totals for public figures are almost never audited. BioStar publishes a figure only when a verifiable source exists, so this page describes income sources instead of guessing a total.
Aishwarya Rai — Career Timeline
- 1973Born in Mangaluru.
- 1997Earliest credit on record: Iruvar.
- 1998Received the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress – South.
- 1999Received the Filmfare Award for Best Actress.
- 20005 credited releases including Mohabbatein and Dhai Akshar Prem Ke.
- 2002Received the Filmfare Award for Best Actress.
- 20044 credited releases including Bride and Prejudice and Raincoat.
- 2007Married Abhishek Bachchan.
- 2009Received the Padma Shri in arts.
- 20105 credited releases including Enthiran and Guzaarish.
- 2012Received the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres.
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Sources and Corrections
Every dated fact on this page comes from structured public records rather than from unsourced reporting. Primary reference: Wikidata Q47059 and the English Wikipedia entry. Records change; if you spot something out of date, please send a correction and we will review it.
