Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, the legendary woman known as "India's No. 1 Beauty", not only shines in Bollywood, but also wins countless accolades around the world. From her Miss World title in 1994 to her stunning appearance on the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival, every moment of Aishwarya is full of charm and brilliance. She is not only a superstar in the film industry, but also a darling of the fashion industry. She has more than 10 million followers on Instagram and has been named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine many times. Today, let's review her 12 unforgettable shining moments and feel her unparalleled beauty and talent.
1.1994 Aishwarya won the Miss World crown
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's look in the 1994 Miss World beauty pageant is a classic. She wore a white one-shoulder gown designed by Hemant Trivedi, which was not only modern and simple, but also combined with classic gorgeous elements. The gown was floor-length and embellished with delicate lace appliques, gold thread, pearls and silver embellishments, and a white tulle train dangling from the shoulders, flowing gracefully with her steps. Her accessories included a pair of sparkling teardrop earrings that fell over the shoulders, and long satin gloves in the same color as the gown, with a gold bracelet on top, adding to the sophistication of the overall look. Her hairstyle was a high, fluffy bun that not only showed off her beautiful face, but also fit the crown. For her makeup, her blue-green eyes were outlined with soft eyeliner, and her lips were painted with brick-red lipstick, adding a touch of color to the overall look. This look of Aishwarya not only caused a sensation at the time, but also became a classic moment in her fashion career.
2. Aishwarya's first appearance at the Cannes Film Festival (2002)
At the 2002 Cannes Film Festival, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan made her debut wearing a golden traditional Indian sari designed by Neeta Lulla. The sari showcases the rich heritage of Indian culture with its intricate embroidery and gorgeous gold tones. She chose gold jewellery to match the sari, including a pair of gorgeous earrings and multiple bracelets, which added to the luxurious feel of the overall look. Her hairstyle is medium-length straight hair, which is naturally scattered and slightly curled at the ends. Her hair is parted on the side, and the style is simple and elegant, which perfectly matches her traditional dress. For makeup, she chose a natural look and used a moderate amount of blush to enhance her complexion. Her eye makeup used dark eyeshadow and emphasized the eye contour with eyeliner, making her eyes appear larger and more energetic. Her lip makeup chose a rich red, which complemented the golden dress, and the overall look was elegant and gorgeous.
3. Aishwarya attended the 2005 Cannes Film Festival
Aishwarya Rai's look was very eye-catching at the opening ceremony of the 2005 Cannes Film Festival and the premiere of "Lemmings". She wore a black Gucci dress with a deep V neckline, showing her elegant temperament. She chose exquisite jewelry to match the gown, wearing a pair of sparkling earrings and a delicate bracelet, which added a lot of highlights to her overall look. Her hair was loose wavy curls, parted on the side and naturally draped over her shoulders, which looked elegant and natural. Her makeup was mainly natural, highlighting her eyes and lips. She chose smoky eyes to make her eyes more profound, while matching nude lipstick, and the overall makeup was simple yet exquisite.
4. Aishwarya at the Cannes Film Festival (2007)
For the opening night of the 2007 Cannes Film Festival and the world premiere of "My Blueberry Nights", Aishwarya Rai Bachchan wore a white fishtail gown designed by designer Giorgio Armani. The gown was decorated with delicate silver embroidery and beads, which perfectly outlined her body curves and added a sense of luxury. She chose a dazzling diamond necklace to complement the beads on her gown. She also matched it with a silver clutch, and the overall look was simple yet gorgeous. Aishwarya's hairstyle was a straight middle-parted bob that fell just above her shoulders and was parted slightly off-center, making her look sophisticated and elegant. Her hair color was a dark brown with shiny strands. Her makeup was mostly natural, highlighting her eyes and lips. Her eye makeup was a smoky effect, using dark eyeshadow and black eyeliner to make her eyes more deep and charming. Her lips were a soft pink color, adding a touch of sweetness. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's overall look was very eye-catching on the red carpet that night, perfectly showcasing her beauty and elegance.
5. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan at the Cannes Film Festival (2008)
At the premiere of Midnight in Barcelona at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan wore a fuchsia Roberto Cavalli gown. The bright hue perfectly complemented her skin tone. The gown had a deep V-neckline design, adding a touch of sexiness without being too revealing. She wore a pair of sparkling diamond earrings and an equally sparkling bracelet, adding a sense of luxury to the overall look. Her hairstyle was a classic wave curl, which was naturally draped over her shoulders, adding a softness and elegance. Her makeup was mainly natural and fresh, highlighting her beautiful features, and she chose light pink lipstick and soft eye makeup, making the overall look very harmonious.
6. Aishwarya attended the premiere of "IL Gattopardo" at the Cannes Film Festival
At the premiere of "IL Gattopardo" at the 2010 Cannes Film Festival, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan wore a gorgeous purple long dress. The dress has a high collar design, which looks elegant and dignified. The hem of the dress is floor-length and has delicate pleats, which adds layering and three-dimensionality to the dress. She put her hair into an elegant bun, with a smooth and delicate hairstyle, and her hair was combed tightly back, giving a clean and neat feeling. For her makeup, she chose a natural and sophisticated style. Soft smokey eyes with delicate eyeliner and thick lashes made her eyes brighter and brighter, while light pink lipstick added a touch of sweetness. For accessories, she paired a pair of sparkling earrings and a delicate bracelet. These simple and exquisite jewelry further enhanced the elegance of the overall look.
7. Aishwarya at the Amfar Charity Gala (2013)
At the Amfar Charity Gala in 2013, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan wore a gorgeous golden sari designed by Tarun Tahiriani. The sari had delicate embroidery and beads, showing the elegance of traditional Indian clothing. Her accessories included a metallic clutch and a pair of sparkling earrings inlaid with gemstones, adding to the gorgeousness of the overall look. Her hairstyle was an elegant bun, which was embellished with some small accessories, making her look more dignified. For her makeup, she chose natural tones that highlighted her beautiful features. Her eye makeup was dominated by a soft smoky effect, paired with nude lipstick, which made the overall makeup look very harmonious.
8. Aishwarya at the Cannes Film Festival "The BFG" (2016)
At the premiere of "The BFG" at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan chose a golden sequin dress designed by Ali Younes. This dress was not only dazzling, but also decorated with exquisite embroidery and sequins, showing her usual elegance and gorgeousness. Her accessories were very exquisite, and she chose a necklace and several rings. Her hairstyle was elegant wavy curls, which added to her charming temperament and complemented the dress. For her makeup, she chose a natural and exquisite style, highlighting her eyes and lips, using smoky eyes and red lipstick, and the overall effect was very charming. Her makeup also included a glossy base, which made her skin look healthy and shiny.
9. Aishwarya at the Cannes Film Festival (2017)
At the premiere of Okja at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan wore a gorgeous gown designed by Michael Cinco. The gown is from Michael Cinco's Fall 2017 Haute Couture Collection, titled "Dream of Versailles". The light blue gown has delicate embroidery and shiny decorations, and the skirt is very wide, just like a princess in a fairy tale. Her accessories are very simple, with only a pair of shiny earrings and a few rings to highlight the gorgeousness of the gown. For her hairstyle, Aishwarya chose long straight hair with a middle part, which falls naturally on her shoulders, adding a touch of elegance and softness. For her makeup, she chose thick eyelashes and dark lips to highlight her facial features and make the overall look more charming. Her eye makeup was very subtle, using smoky eyeshadow and thick mascara to make her eyes look deeper and more focused, while the deep red lipstick added a sense of glamour to the overall look.
10. Aishwarya at the Cannes Film Festival (2018)
At the premiere of "Sink or Swim" (Le Grand Bain) at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan wore a gorgeous gown designed by Dubai-based designer Michael Cinco. The gown was inlaid with Swarovski crystals and French sequins, gorgeous and sparkling. She wore minimal jewelry from the brand Boucheron, and her makeup was dominated by sparkling eye makeup and a soft rose lip color, which highlighted her eyes and lips. Her hairstyle was a sleek high bun, which looked solemn and elegant.
11. Aishwarya at the Cannes Film Festival (2019)
At the premiere of A Hidden Life at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan wore a golden green fishtail gown designed by Jean-Louis Sabaji. The sweetheart neckline and long train of the gown perfectly showed her elegance and charm. Her accessories were very simple, wearing only two rings and a pair of stud earrings. Her hairstyle was a simple straight hair with a side-parted design to highlight her natural beauty, while her makeup was mainly minimalist, using a clear-cut makeup technique and nude lipstick to add a touch of elegance. Her golden sparkling gown was particularly eye-catching on the red carpet and became one of the highlights of the night.
12. Aishwarya at the Cannes Film Festival (2023)
At the 2023 Cannes Film Festival, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan made a stunning appearance in a silver glittering gown designed by Sophie Couture. The gown was embellished with sequins and beads, and featured an exaggerated hood and a large black bow, which made the overall look very dramatic and elegant. Her hairstyle was a simple and elegant straight middle-parted hair, and her makeup highlighted her eyes and lips. Silver glitter eyeshadow and black cat-eye eyeliner made her eyes brighter, and bright red lipstick added a touch of color to the overall look. In order to let the gown be the focus, she did not wear other accessories except two large diamond rings. This look not only showed her elegance and charm, but also reflected her unique style on the red carpet.
