Born on November 1, 1975, in Mangalore, Karnataka, Aishwarya Rai began her career as a model, winning the Miss India World 1994 title. Her stunning looks and charming personality quickly caught the attention of filmmakers, leading to her debut in the 1997 Tamil film "Iruvar." However, it was her breakout performance in the 1999 Bollywood film "Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam" that earned her widespread recognition and critical acclaim.