Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has proven herself as a global icon, time and again. As if being the Miss World wasn’t enough, the actress went on to represent India on a global scale at many other events and appearances. While most chase the global standards, when it comes to fashion, acting and more, Aishwarya truly embodied the spirit of being Indian and welcomed international visibility without changing her ways or trying to fit into the complicated Western dynamics.

Do you remember her viral interview with David Letterman? The actress gave a solid answer to Letterman’s question of grown adults in India living with their parents. When asked, “By the way, do you live with your parents? Is that true?” Aishwarya skilfully answered, “It’s fine to live with your parents. Because it’s also common in India that we don’t have to make appointments with our parents to meet for dinner.”

Interestingly, Aishwarya’s Miss World win in 1994 was more than just a beauty pageant victory. It marked a turning point in how Indian women were seen on the international stage. Her intelligence, composure and articulate answers challenged dated stereotypes of Indian women as demure or conservative. In fact, her early modelling work and endorsements with major international brands such as L’Oréal and Longines further expanded her global presence. Her collaboration with L’Oréal is still a major highlight of her career. Her long-standing relationship with the brand only proves her influence, appeal and the trust she has built as a global beauty icon. Yes, Aishwarya redefined what Indian beauty meant for the global market.

Not to forget, Bollywood enthusiasts know Rai’s roles in Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999), Devdas (2002), Guru (2007), Jodhaa Akbar (2008) and more. She earned her acclaim for portraying layered and expressive women. When Devdas premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, Rai’s performance and red-carpet presence drew worldwide attention. It was a moment when Indian cinema and Indian women were seen as glamorous, capable and creatively significant on a global platform. She wore a Neeta Lulla sunshine-yellow saree with a golden border and traditional Kundan jewellery. Her power was unmatched in the traditional fit.

Her transition into international projects, such as Bride and Prejudice (2004), The Mistress of Spices (2005) and The Pink Panther 2 (2009), was not about chasing Western validation but about representing Indian talent in mainstream cinema. In 2004, she became the second Bollywood star to be included in the Madame Tussauds hall of fame. Famous company Mattel, who is known for creating the iconic Barbie dolls launched a new line of dolls called Bollywood Barbie. Guess what? The dolls were modelled on her! How iconic is that?

For many around the world, she became the first recognisable face from India, someone who could converse with Oprah Winfrey, share the screen with Steve Martin and still be the ideal Indian daughter-in-law in a Sanjay Leela Bhansali film. Till date, the actress is at it, one Cannes Film Festival look at a time. Her latest look, where she donned a regal ivory and gold Manish Malhotra saree with a striking red sindoor, has been the talk of the town ever since.

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