Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's birthday: 5 times On a global scale, the Bollywood diva made India proud

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who turned 49 on Tuesday, is well-known worldwide. Given that she won the prestigious Miss World crown in 1994 and is known as the Cannes Queen, Aishwarya is a force to be reckoned with.

Let's take a moment to remember the moments she showed she was a trailblazer on her birthday.

Taking back the throne after a 28-year hiatus

Reita Faria became the first Indian woman to hold the title of Miss World in 1966; it took another 28 years for another Indian beauty to reclaim the title. After successfully bringing the trophy home, Aishwarya Rai politely ended the intermission.

Using all of the post-pregnancy glow

After receiving widespread criticism for gaining weight post-pregnancy, Aishwarya graced the Cannes red carpet like a queen! She was undeterred by any criticism and embraced the look.

Her brilliant repartees on The Oprah Winfrey Show

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was the first Bollywood actress to be invited to the performance and made an impression! Aishwarya gave the most vicious, funny responses, and videos still widely circulated on the internet.

Her plane ticket to Hollywood

Aishwarya has progressed significantly. Not only did she work in Bollywood films, but she also worked on major Hollywood productions such as 'Pink Panther 2' and 'The Last Legion,' which helped build her career. She was one of the few Indian actors to be cast in important, meaty roles in Hollywood films.

Introducing the India saree to an international audience

Aishwarya Rai made her Cannes début in 2002 at the world premiere of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Devdas.' She chose a stunning yellow saree for her appearance, which shocked millions of followers.