Aishwarya Rai was born on November 1, 1973 in Mangalore, South India. Aishwarya is a international beauty contest winner, a professional model, and a leading actress in Bollywood and Hollywood films.

She's been called the next Penelope Cruz, but it's much bigger than that. She's the world's sweetheart with her wholesome values, down to earth persona and obvious talent. The fact that she's unbelievably drop dead gorgeous doesn't hurt either. With her perfect figure and stunning looks, she's made about every FHM list known to mankind. Lucky for her though, there's more to her than just the high cheekbones and perky breasts. In a world where Angelina Jolie is viewed as the "ultimate woman" with her good looks and humanitarian spirit, Aishwarya Rai makes Jolie look like Nick Nolte on a crack binge in comparison.

After winning the title "Miss World" in 1994, "Ash" as her friends call her, rocketed to stardom in her native India, modeling and acting in the ever- growing Bollywood film industry where she was an instant hit for obvious reasons. She made her US debut in the Bollywood take on the Jane Austen novel "Pride and Prejudice" aptly named "Bride and Prejudice". And even though it didn't prove to be a US box office smash, it certainly made more than a few people take notice. It even prompted comments from such celebrities as Julia Roberts and David Letterman, who declared her "the biggest movie star in the world". Dave just might be on to something. Rai is becoming an international household name picking up movie deals, commercials, and endorsements from such brands as L'Oreal, DeBeers and Coca-Cola, placing her in the top elite of the acting crop.

Thinking she must have some negative "diva" traits, Pimpwiz went on an internet hunt to find some sign of her vanity, but to no avail, we came up short. So, she is either a saint or has a kick ass PR team - which is highly possible considering she is one of India's highest paid actresses. But the fact that she's very "real" seems to be a general consensus among the masses. We have yet to dig up any stories of her requesting Evian water to bathe in or smashing a cell phone against her assistant's head. However, aside from the fact that she is beautiful, intelligent, religiously devout and rich, she's really just your average girl next door. Well, your average model- esque Indian goddess next door - which is a good alternative.

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