Aishwarya Rai began her career as a model, winning the Miss World title in 1994. Her stunning looks and charming on-screen presence quickly caught the attention of filmmakers. She made her acting debut in the Tamil film "Iruvar" (1997), followed by her Bollywood debut in "Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya" (1997). Her breakthrough performance in "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai" (1998) cemented her status as a leading lady in Indian cinema.
