The renowned Indian actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was born on November 1, 1973. She is well-known for her outstanding work in Hindi and Tamil cinema. She rose to become one of India’s most renowned and respected personalities after winning the prestigious Miss World 1994 competition.
Aishwarya has garnered various awards, including two Filmfare awards, and the prestigious Padma Shri from the Government of India in 2009. The media frequently referred to her as “the most beautiful woman in the world” in the 2000s and 2010s. Let us join her in celebrating her 50th birthday today by reviewing her great Tamil films that have always enthralled and thrilled us.
Iruvar
Director Mani Ratnam directed the 1997 Tamil-language epic political drama. The film is based on the lives of M. Karunanidhi, M. G. Ramachandran, and J. Jayalalithaa. It stars Mohanlal, Prakash Raj, Aishwarya Rai, Revathi, Gautami, Tabu and Nassar and is set against the backdrop of Tamil Nadu cinema and politics. It is remarkable that Aishwarya Rai made her screen debut in Iruvar, where she played two characters.
Anandan, a well-known actor, becomes involved in politics. He joins a party with Tamizhselvan and confronts internal obstacles. Anandan‘s friendship with Senthamarai and Kalpana become strained. Anandan exposes government corruption and becomes the leader of a new political party.
However, his administration turns out to be no different. Kalpana sadly dies, leaving Anandan devastated. Anandan and Tamizhselvan had a brief rendezvous, and Anandan is discovered dead the next morning. Tamizhselvan laments his death in a moving monologue.
Jeans
It is a 1998 romantic comedy film directed by S. Shankar. The movie stars Prashanth and Aishwarya Rai in the lead roles, with Nassar, Lakshmi, Raadhika Sarath Kumar, and Raju Sundaram in supporting roles. The film’s music, composed by A.R. Rahman. Ashok Kumar and B. Lenin, and V.T. Vijayan also did a great job with the cinematography and editing.
Visu and Madhumitha fall in love and plan to get married. However, a twist occurs when Visu’s father insists that both Visu and his twin brother, Ramu, marry twins. To solve this, they come up with a clever plan where Madhumitha disguises herself as her twin sister. But things get complicated when Ramu unknowingly falls for his true sister-in-law.
Kandukondain Kandukondain
Kandukondain Kandukondain is a fantastic film released in 2000. It is a musical romantic drama directed by Rajiv Menon and co-written by himself. The movie is actually based on Jane Austen’s novel “Sense and Sensibility” from 1811. It boasts an incredible ensemble cast including Mammootty, Ajith Kumar, Tabu, Aishwarya Rai and Abbas.
In the film, two females named Sowmya and Meenakshi are of marriageable age. Unfortunately, Sowmya is in trouble after her fiancee commits suicide. Meenakshi, on the other hand, appears to have found love with a businessman who appreciates poetry. However, both sisters face challenges as they look for the ideal partner and attempt to manage their family’s money.
Ravanan
Mani Ratnam’s Ravanan is an incredibly great action-adventure film that he co-wrote, co-produced, and directed. The magnificent Vikram, the stunning Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and the great Prithviraj appear in this masterwork, together with an outstanding supporting cast lead by Karthik, Prabhu and Priyamani. It is worth nothing that Ravanan signified Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s long awaited return to the Tamil cinema after a ten-year absence since Kandukondain Kandukondain in 2000.
The plot follows Veera, a jungle brigand who, out of vengeance, kidnaps Ragini, the wife of police officer Dev. However, just when Veera is about to take dramatic action, Ragini’s brave revelation alters everything, resulting in a complex and ambiguous connection between them.
Enthiran
Enthiran is a remarkable Tamil science fiction action film that was written and directed by the talented Shankar. Serving as the first installment in the Enthiran film series, the movie stars the legendary Rajinikanth in a dual role as Dr. Vaseegaran, a brilliant scientist, and Chitti, the android he creates. Alongside him, the film features Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Danny Denzongpa, Santhanam and Karunas in supporting roles.
The story revolves around Dr. Vaseegaran’s creation of Chitti and complex relationship that develops between Chitti, Dr. Vaseegaran and Sana, Dr. Vaseegaran’s neglected fiancee.
Ponniyin Selvan 1 and 2
Ponniyin Selvan 1 and 2 is an incredible Tamil historical film directed by the legendary Mani Ratnam. It is based on the renowned novel by Kalki Krishnamurthyand boasts an amazing ensemble cast including Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Jayam Ravi, Karthi and many more talented actors.
Ponniyin Selvan 1: Vandiyathevan embarks on a perilous journey across the vast Chola land to deliver a crucial message from the crown prince, Aditha Karikalan. Meanwhile, Kundavai, amidst the backdrop of political turmoil, strives to establish harmony and unity, but faces challenges from vassals and scheming chieftains who seek to undermine the throne.
Ponniyin Selvan 2: Arulmozhi Varman, driven by an unwavering desire, embarks on a grand quest to ascend to the throne as Rajaraja 1, the legendary ruler of the majestic Chola empire in South India. With sheer determination and strategic prowess, he navigates through a myriad of challenges, forges crucial alliances, and triumphs over adversities to establish his legacy as one of the most revered leaders in the annals of history.
Source: OTT Play
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