Real Name : Aishwarya Rai; Nick Name : Aishu
Occupation : Model, Actress
Date of Birth : November 1, 1973
Place of Birth : Karnataka, India
Aishwarya Rai was born in the south indian state of
Karnataka in Manglore on 1st Nov 1973. She was younger
of the two siblings, her brother being 3 yrs elder.
When she was about 4 years old her family moved to Bombay
permanatly. Her father worked as a merchant navy officer.
Aishwarya did her schooling at Arya Vidya Mandir, Santacruz.
Academically, she did very well and earned her position
as the head girl of her school. Ash chose the science
stream while at DG Ruparel College, her favorite subject
being Zoology. Aishwarya wanted to do medicine, but
circumstances didn't let her. Instead she chose Architecture
and passed the interview at Raheja College with flying
colors. By this time, Aishwarya had started getting
modelling assignments. She then decided to take a break
from architecture and concentrate on modelling. From
that point there was no looking back. Ash became a household
name with the pepsi ad campaign. She was crowned Miss
Femina World and went on to win the Miss world title
at Sun City in 1994. Ash had now joined the Hollywood
film industry and working under many prestigious banners.