Aishwarya Rai (Ash) is one of Bollywood's most sought after ladies. Her film career began with Mani Rathnam's 'Iruvar' (1997) for which she received critical acclaim and her performance in Aur Paar Ho Gaya' (1997) fetched her the Best Female Debutante Award. She delivered a series of stunning performances in her initial years, like in Hum Dil De Chuke Sanaam and Devdas. In 2004, Aishwarya starred in her first English language film for Gurinder Chadha in "Bride & Prejudice".