Aishwarya Rai ( born 1 November 1973 ) , also known by her married name Aishwarya Rai Bachchan , is an Indian actress , model and the winner of the Miss World 1994 pageant . Through her successful acting career , she has established herself as one of the most popular and influential celebrities in India . Rai has received numerous accolades , including two Filmfare Awards from eleven nominations , and she was honoured with the Padma Shri by the Government of India in 2009 and the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the Government of France in 2012 . She has often been cited in the media as " the most beautiful woman in the world "
Miss World 1994
Miss World 1994
Aishwarya Rai