Aishwarya Rai Filmography

	The Mistress of Spices (2006) Starring: Dylan McDermott, Aishwarya Rai, Nitin Ganatra Directed by: Paul Mayeda Berges Produced by: Susan Cartsonis, Gurinder Chadha, Deepak Nayar Bride and Prejudice (2005) Starring: Martin Henderson, Aishwarya Rai, Daniel Gillies, Naveen Andrews, Nitin Ganatra Directed by: Gurinder Chadha Produced by: Francois Ivernel, Cameron McCracken, Duncan Reid The determined Mrs. Bakshi sets out to find marriage matches for her four beautiful daughters while there's a lavish wedding party in town. Right away, the smart and headstrong Lalita announces she will only marry for love, giving her mother nightmares. Then Lalita meets wealthy American Will Darcy, and sparks immediately fly. But is it love or hate? Darcy comes off to Lalita as an arrogant California snob. Lalita looks to Darcy like a small-town Indian beauty who knows nothing of the world. Alternately enchanted by and suspicious of one another, Lalita and Darcy nearly fall prey to assumptions, gossip and a comedy of errors--until pride is humbled and prejudice overcome so that love can triumph. Detailed Info Shabd (2005) Starring: Sanjay Dutt, Aishwarya Rai, Zayed Khan Directed by: Leena Yadav Produced by: Pritish Nandy Antara is a college professor married to writer Shaukat. One day Antara meets Yash, a spirited young man who is immediately drawn to Antara and makes no attempt to hide it. When Antara mentions this to her husband, he is intrigued rather than angry. He asks her to indulge the young man, hoping to use it as source material for his book. However, increasingly the writer Shaukat wants Yash out of the novel as much as the husband Shaukat wants him out of his life. As fiction and fact start to blur, a dangerous game is played by all. Khakee (2004) Starring: Amitabh Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai, Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgan, Atul Kulkarni Directed by: Raj Kumar Santoshi Produced by: Keshu Ramsay It started as a routine mission. Escort hardened terrorist and ISI agent Igbal Ansari from Chandanghad to Mumbai. It ended as a nightmare. The first escort team of police officers was ambushed midway, blown to bits. But a brave officer managed to ensure that Ansari did not escape. Now another team was being sent to do this job from Mumbai. DCP Anant Shrivastav "The Professor". A Police officer in the winter of his career, a failure in the establishment's eyes and more important, in his own. Now on the eve of his daughter's wedding, Shrivastav was being given this crucial assignment. This was his one last chance to do something. Make a difference. Sr. Inspector Shekhar Sachdev. Street-smart, brave, but rotten to the core. An unscrupulous, amoral and self-serving officer for whom the line between good and bad, right and wrong had blurred a long time ago. He didn't want part pf any suicide mission, but he had no choice. Forced on the mission, he made his own agenda. S! ub Inspector Ashwin Gupte. a young middle class rookie office on his first serious assignment, full of ambitions, hopes, values, good intentions. All about to be shattered. He was going to find out the hard way that there was a massive difference between training school and the ground reality of the harsh, corrupt and violent world out there. You can't change the street, but the street will definitely change you. Three officers accompanied by two constables, now given the charge of escorting a dreaded terrorist, and a crucial witness in the case against him, from Chandanghad to Mumbai. A group of men all fighting their own demons who were going to confront some very, very real ones. Because someone out there didn't want them to get to Mumbai. A nameless, faceless enemy who lurked in the shadows, who was always one step ahead of them. An enemy who would do all he could to stop them. Whatever it took. A three day assignment would become a never-ending nightmare. An overnight ! journey would become a journey into a dark world of brutality, corrupt ion, conspiracies and terror, a journey into fear.... Kyun! Ho Gaya Na Pyar (2004) Starring: Amitabh Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai, Vivek Oberoi, Rati Agnihotri, Tinnu Anand Directed by: Samir Karnik Produced by: Boney Kapoor 'Kyun! Ho Gaya Na' is a situational romantic comedy -- a simple story about love and life. Diya Malhotra is an idealistic, sensitive girl whose childhood was spent in the coffee plantation town of Coorg. Her father, who single-handedly raised Diva after his wife passed away, decides that Diva should travel to Mumbai to help his friend Raj Chauhan, a confirmed bachelor, run a small orphanage that he has in his home. Diva will stay at the home of the Khannas, who also are friends of her father. Diva then meets Arjun Khanna, a seemingly free-spirited, fun-loving, adventurous guy. The two soon realize, however, that they will be staying in the same house since the Khannas, her father's friends, are Arjun's parents. The friendship that develops between Diya and Arjun and their opposing views on love and marriage are at the heart of this film. Devdas (2003) Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Madhuri Dixit (II), Aishwarya Rai, Jackie Shroff, Kiron Kher Directed by: Sanjay Leela Bhansali (II) Produced by: Moyan Nayyar, Gajendra Mishra, Brarat Shah An epic love story set in the 1900s which reveals a portrait of love destroyed by class differences, family pressures, and character weaknesses. Devdas is the wealthy son of a high-caste landlord. His best friend growing up, whom he loved dearly, was Paro, the daughter of a low-caste family. After moving to London, Devdas returns home after ten years to find that Paro is about to be married off to a rich landowner. Devdas sinks into alcoholism, and is later visited by Paro who admits to still loving him. Kuch Naa Kaho (2003) Raj (Abhishek Bachchan) and his mother, Dr. Malhotra (Suhasini Mulay), live together peacefully in their New York home except for one controversial issue: Dr. Malhotra wants her son to get married, but he will not hear of an arranged marriage. Pressured by other family members while on a trip to India, Raj meets a variety of eligible girls, none of whom spark his fancy. Complicating things is the fact that his matchmaker is Namrata (Aishwarya Rai), his uncle's favorite employee and the one person in India who doesn't like him--or does she? Shakti - The Power (2002) Starring: Karishma Kapoor, Sanjay Kapoor, Nana Patekar, Shah Rukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai Directed by: Krishna Vamsi Shakti is about a Canada-based Indian girl who goes to a rural village in Rajasthan along with her husband and son only to encounter outdated feudal laws and tyranny. Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin (Hindi, 2002) Producer: Afzal Khan Director: David Dhawan Co-stars: Ajay Devgan, Sanjay Dutt, Amitabh Bachan Albela (Hindi, 2001) Producer: Tips Director: Deepak Sareen Co-stars: Govinda, Jackie Shroff Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai (2000) Starring: Aishwarya Rai, Anil Kapoor, Sonali Bendre Directed by: Satish Kaushik This is a story of Avinash and Priti who are living happy lives with their children, until one day the Police show up at their front door, arrest Priti, and charge her with "Prostitution without license". This accusation against Priti has been levied by Rajguru, Avinsah's own father. It all started one day when Priti witnessed a stabbing on the streets - in front of a passive crowd. Nobody comes to the aid of the victim, Master Parmanand, except for Avinash. She stands as witness against the stabber Bhawani Pandey, who is put behind bars. In order to take revenge Babloo Pandey, Bhawani's brother, rapes Priti. Due to this Priti is unjustly ostracized by society and family. Nobody but Avinash accepts her and invites her to come and live in his house with the two children that belong to his father's illegitimate wife, who has since died. Priti treats the children like her children. Avinash's liking for Priti fosters into love, and soon proposes to her. Will Priti agree to marry Avinash? Priti's friend Ashwani is getting married, and when Priti and Avinash arrive at the marriage function, who should the groom be but Babloo. The same man that raped Priti. What will Avinash do, when faced with the nemesis for his family's happiness? Mela (Guest Appearance, Hindi, 2000) Starring: Aamir Khan, Twinkle Khanna, Faisal Khan, Johnny Lever, Navneet Nishan Directed by: Dharmesh Darshan A stunningly beautiful woman plots revenge on assassins who killed her entire family in this shocking yet inventive Bollywood musical. Kandukondain Kandukondain (Tamil, 2000) Director: Rajeev Menon Producer: Kalaippuli S Thanu's Kalyani Infotech Co-star: Ajith, Tabu I Have Found It (2000) Sense and sensibility are not the only things that meet and mix in this Bollywood adaptation of Austen's classic novel. When East meets West, and audiences meet the two charming sisters at the heart of it's tale, there is no end to the fun, adventure, and romance. Sowmya and Meenakshi have it all: looks, money, and youth. The only thing they lack is the true love they both yearn for. This situation is soon remedied when three suitors, each attractive in very different ways, are introduced into their lives. The level-headed Sowmya continues to put filial obligations ahead of romance, while the impetuous and passionate Meenakshi tries to figure out which one is her "white knight." While Sowmya is courted by a filmmaker who loves her but insists he must finish his first movie before they marry, Meenakshi must choose between a wounded soldier and a charismatic businessman with the heart of a poet. Ultimately, however, the increasing infirmity of the family patriarch may present the girls with some difficulties they are ill-prepared for. A brilliant widescreen extravaganza, I HAVE FOUND IT is the sophomore effort from director Rajiv Menon. It manages to successfully blend comedy, social satire, and familiar genre conceits into a stunning, dazzling musical spectacle that is a delight to behold. Josh (Hindi, 2000) Starring: Sharad Kapoor, Priya Gill, Shah Rukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai, Chandrachur Singh Directed by: Mansoor Khan Produced by: Ganesh Jain A musical in the tradition of "West Side Story" involving Indian gang rivalry and star-crossed love. Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke (Hindi, 2000) Producer-Director: Raj Kanwar Co-star: Abhishek Bachchan Mohabbatein (Hindi, 2000) Producer: Yash Chopra Director: Aditya Chopra Co-stars: Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam / Straight From the Heart (Hindi, 1999) Starring: Aishwarya Rai, Ajay Devgan, Salman Khan Directed by: Sanjay Leela Bhansali A touching Bollywood film, STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART manages to tackle some controversial material in a delicate and sensitive manner. Sameer (Salman Khan) is the object of affection for teacher Nandini (Aishwarya Rai); the only problem is, Sameer is her student! To add to their woes, Vanraj (Ajay Devgan) proposes to Nandini, and her father accepts for her. With the two lovers forced apart by Nandini's father, Vanraj and his reluctant bride wed. But in an unusual twist, Vanraj finds out where his wife's heart really lies, and encourages her to buck tradition, find Sameer, and resume the relationship. With Nandini caught between the two men, the film builds to a dramatic climax, drawing on all the best elements of Bollywood traditions to form an impressive tale. Aa Ab Laut Chalen (Hindi, 1999) Director: Rishi Kapoor Producer: Randhir Kapoor Co-star: Akshaye Khanna Taal (Hindi, 1999) Starring: Anil Kapoor, Aishwarya Rai Directed by: Subhash Ghai When two men both fall for Manasi (Aishwarya Rai), her life becomes complex, especially when she chooses one man over the other. The Bollywood songs flow and the cast dances towards the finale in this 1999 feature from director Subhash Ghai. Jeans (Tamil, 1998) Starring: Aishwarya Rai, Prashanth, Nasser, Lakshmi Directed by: S. Shankar Vishu and Ramu (both played by the talented Prashanth) are twins living with their father Rajmani (Nasser) in America. When the beautiful Madhumita (Aishwarya Rai) arrives in the country, she and Vishu share a chance encounter and fall madly in love. However, Rajmani is painfully estranged from his own twin brother, and in order to prevent the same thing from happening to his sons, he forbids Vishu and Ramu to marry anyone other than twin sisters. In a misguided effort to win his approval, Madhumita pretends to have a twin named Vaishnavi--but when Ramu starts falling for this imaginary sister of his brother's lover, complete chaos erupts. This wild, exhilarating romance from director Shankar provides plenty of laughs, vibrant musical numbers, and genuinely sweet romantic moments. Iruvar (Tamil, 1997) Director: Mani Ratnam Producer: Suhasini Ratnam Co-star: Mohanlal Aur Pyar Ho Gaya (Hindi, 1997) Director: Rahul Rawail Producer: Sohail Maklai Co-star: Bobby Deol Heart of India Starring: Amitabh Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai Directed by: G. Bharat Based on the true story of the creation of India's Seventh-Wonder of the World, Taj Mahal.
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