She looked at it, then at the sea of writers, actors, and nervous executives.

One evening, at a school function for her daughter, a young mother approached Aishwarya. She was trembling.

“Now,” she smiled, “who’s going to greenlight my series about the first female RJ in 1990s Lucknow? It has no item song. No murder. Just a girl and a microphone.”

: She is seeking a permanent injunction against the circulation of AI-generated deepfake videos , voice-cloning, and sexually explicit images that exploit her likeness.

Aishwarya is also dedicated to various philanthropic causes, including education, healthcare, and women's empowerment. She is a Goodwill Ambassador for UNAIDS and has worked tirelessly to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS. Her charitable initiatives, such as the Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Foundation, have positively impacted the lives of many.

First Indian actor on the Cannes Film Festival jury in 2003.

Aishwarya's entry into Bollywood was marked with the film "Raja Hindustani" (1996), which earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. Her subsequent films, such as "Aur Piya Ki Naiyya" (1997) and "Iruvar" (1997), solidified her position as a leading actress.