She gained critical acclaim for her performances in offbeat, independent films such as Chokher Bali (2003), Raincoat (2004), and Provoked (2007). She is married to fellow actor Abhishek Bachchan, son of actors Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan. Her father, Krishnaraj, was a marine biologist, while her mother, Brindya, is a housewife. He co-produced one of her movies, Dil Ka Rishta (2003). Her intelligence and academic abilities were matched by her beauty, though, and she decided to enter the Ford Supermodel Contest in 1991. At only 17 years old, Rai won the Ford Supermodel Contest and also appeared in Vogue Magazine. Rai became popular after appearing in a Pepsi commercial with actor Aamir Khan. With Sen representing India at the Miss Universe pageant, Aishwarya’s duties as the first alternate included representing India in the rival Miss World Pageant, held that year in Sun City, South Africa.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Named Latest Un Goodwill Ambassador Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has been appointed a United Nations goodwill ambassador with a mission to help halt HIV infections in children. [link]