Happy Birthday Aishwarya! Here are her best performances so far

From 'Devdas' to 'PS-I', look back at some of Aishwarya Rai's best performances

With Mani Ratnams semi-biographical Tamil political drama Iruvar, the actor had an outstanding film debut in 1997. In the same year, her first Hindi film Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya was also released.

Iruvar (1997)

Iruvar, Mani Ratnams semi-biographical Tamil political drama, was an impressive celluloid debut for the actor. She played the dual roles of Pushpavalli and Kalpana with seasoned delicacy.

Devdas (2002)

Devdas, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, is considered a classic film. At the 48th Filmfare Awards, she won the Best Actress award for her remarkable performance.

Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999)

The actor played Nandini, a young girl filled with liveliness and humour. She played the role with three shades, deep love for Sameer (Salman Khan), callousness for her spouse Vanraj (Ajay Devgn), and eventual regret for him.

Guru (2007)

Rai played the wife of Abhishek Bachchans character Guru, who was a bit of a renegade with a strong mind of her own. Aishwarya Rai played a tough lady who recognised her rights and refused to submit to patriarchal diktats.

Ponniyin Selvan: I (2022)

Aishwarya Rais mesmerising beauty left everyone awestruck in this movie. In a film based on Kalkis epic saga of the Chola dynasty and the power struggle for the coveted throne, Aishwarya played Nandini, a character who is far more intelligent and calculative than any of the mighty kings and who knows how to use her beauty to her advantage.

Ponniyin Selvan: II (2023)

Ponniyin Selvan: II (PS-2) is an Indian Tamil-language historical action-drama film directed by Mani Ratnam. The film is a direct sequel to its predecessor. The movie starts with a flashback, portraying Nandini and Aditha Karikalans childhood.