Miss World, Mrs Bachchan...: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is soon going to be a mom. The news was revealed by her father-in-law Amitabh Bachchan via a tweet. It been over 16 years since she became an international celebrity after winning the Miss World title in 1994. Here's a look back at Ash's life from when she was Miss World to a mom-to-be.
Photo: Miss India Aishwarya Rai adjusts her crown after winning the Miss World 1994 title.
Miss World Aishwarya Rai waves from a horse-drawn carriage during a torch light procession in her honour after return to Bombay, December 16, 1994
Miss World Aishwarya Rai of India poses for photographers at a media conference November 20, 1994
Miss World 1994, Aishwarya Rai (R) with the then Indian Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao at his office in New Delhi on December 19, 1994.
Indian Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee (R) shares a laugh with film actresses Sridevi (L) and Aishwarya Rai in New Delhi while an unidentified man looks on.
Aishwarya Rai in a movie still with Abhisekh Bachchan.
Miss Venezuela Jacqueline Aguilera Marcano, 19, (C) is crowned Miss World 1995 by former Miss World Miss India Aishwarya Rai as the first princess Miss Croatia Anica Martinovic (R) applauds, November 18, 1995
Aishwarya Rai and Shahrukh Khan pose for photographers at Cannes.
Aishwarya Rai waves to orphan children during a visit to the Missionaries of Charityin Kolkata, December 17, 2002.
Bollywood star Aishwarya Rai reacts during the launch of a diamond jewellery collection in Mumbai, May 7, 2003.
Aishwarya Rai presents an ethnic outfit by designer Shahab Durazi during a show in Mumbai.
Bollywood star and former Miss World Aishwarya Rai dances alongside other dancers, after receiving the "Best Actress" award a movie awards ceremony in Mumbai on March 27, 2003.
Bollywood star and former Miss World Aishwarya Rai speaks after receiving the "Best Actress" award at a movie awards ceremony, March 27, 2003. REUTERS/Sherwin Crasto
Bollywood star Aishwarya Rai (R) smiles as Indian-born British filmaker Gurinder Chadha gestures during a press conference to announce the making of her new film "Bride and prejudice" in Mumbai, January 21, 2003.
Former Miss India and Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai takes a break from shooting on her latest film the Bengali language movie Chokher Bali in Calcutta March 4, 2003.
Aishwarya Rai, is rushed to a hospital in Mumbai early April 3, 2003. She had sustained a minor fracture on the little toe of her left foot and abrasions on her elbow and back when a jeep accidentally hit her during the shooting of a Bollywood movie, near Triambakeshwar town, around 200 kms from Mumbai.
Actress Aishwarya Rai attends the opening ceremony of the 56th International Cannes Film Festival at the Palais de Festival and the premiere of FanFan La Tulipe on May 14, 2003 in Cannes, France.
Writer Erri De Luca, actress Aishwarya Rai and Director Steven Soderbergh attend the opening ceremony of the 56th International Cannes Film Festival 2003 and the premiere of "FanFan La Tulipe" at the Palais des Festivals May 14, 2003 in Cannes, France.
Actress and member of the Jury, Aishwarya Rai, arrives for the screening of the film "Les Egares" at the Palais des Festivals during the 56th International Cannes Film Festival May 16, 2003 in Cannes, France.
Actress Aishwarya Rai poses during a photocall for the film "Pride and Prejudice" during the 56th International Cannes Film Festival 2003 on May 17, 2003 in Cannes, France.
Actress Aishwarya Rai attends the "Dogville" premiere at the Palais Des Festival during 56th International Cannes Film Festival 2003 on May 19, 2003 in Cannes, France.
Actresses Aishwarya Rai (L) and Meg Ryan pose during a photocall for the film "The Jury" at the Palais des Festivals during the 56th International Cannes Film Festival 2003 on May 14, 2003 in Cannes, France.
Jury members Director Jean Rochefort, actress Aishwarya Rai, and director Steven Soderbergh attend the opening ceremony of the 56th International Cannes Film Festival at the Palais des Festivals and the premiere of the film "FanFan La Tulipe" May 14, 2003 in Cannes, France.
Actress Aishurya Rai attends the premiere of The Matrix Reloaded at the 56th International Film Festival on May 15, 2003 in Cannes.
Actress Aishwarya Rai (L) poses with director Gurinder Chadha at the photo call for "Pride and Prejudice" during the 56th International Cannes Film Festival 2003 on May 17, 2003 in Cannes, France.
Actress Aishwarya Rai arrives at the 57th International Cannes Film Festival Opening Ceremony and screening of the film "La Mala Educacion" at the Grand Theatre Lumiere on May 12, 2004 in Cannes, France. Actress Aishwarya Rai wears Chopard jewelry.
Actress Aishwarya Rai holds a copy of a Film India Worldwide magazine at the Cine Classics ribbon cutting and interview at the Indian Pavilion during the 57th International Cannes Film Festival May 13, 2004 in Cannes, France.
Actress Aishwarya Rai poses at the "Bollywood 4 Beginners" photocall at Madame Tussauds on September 30, 2004 in London.
Actress Aishwarya Rai attends the premiere of Miramax's "Bride And Prejudice" February
Aishwarya Rai attends the premiere for the film "Lemming" at Le Palais de Festival on the opening night of the 58th International Cannes Film Festival May 11, 2005 in Cannes, France.
Bollywood Actress Aishwarya Rai is carryed out into the arena during the Closing Ceremony for the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games at the Melbourne Cricket Ground March 26, 2006 in Melbourne, Australia.
Actress Aishwarya Rai attends "The Da Vinci Code" World Premiere & Opening Gala at the Palais during the 59th International Cannes Film Festival May 17, 2006 in Cannes, France.
Actress Aishwarya Rai poses for a picture as she attends a photocall promoting the film 'Provoked' during the 59th International Cannes Film Festival May 19, 2006 in Cannes, France.
Actress Aishwarya Rai poses for a photo during a portrait session during the 59th International Cannes Film Festival May 19, 2006 in Cannes, France.
Former Miss World Aishwarya Rai (right) receives a kiss from Presenter Coolio, at the MOBO Awards 2006 at the Royal Albert Hall on September 20, 2006 in London, England.
The pics you have chosen are simply breathtaking. Thanks for posting. I have no words to describe how beautiful she is. Her beauty is just indescribable.
ReplyDeleteI can understand why she was chosen as the Most Beautiful Miss World Ever by Global Beauties twice in a row: in 2000 and 2010 (the poll is made every 10 years). Now, we'll have to wait until 2020 to know if somebody will be able to snatch her throne...