These Unknown Facts Of Aishwarya Rai Will Make you Feel Proud- Can't miss 6 & 7

Bollywood’s blue eyed actress Aishwarya Rai is known for her beauty and class. Aishwarya Rai is known as the most beautiful lady on the planet. Naturally introduced to a traditional south Indian family, Aishwarya began modelling at an exceptionally youthful age. Before entering film industry she was crowned as former Miss World 1994. Through her successful Bollywood career, she has established herself as one the most popular and high-profile celebrities in India. Here we bring to you lesser known facts about Aishwarya Rai.

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 Aishwarya’s first commercial was for Camlin pencils when she was only in standard IX.

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 Initially when Aishwarya didn’t step into the glam world, she wanted to pursue medicine. Her favourite subject was Zoology. But was unsuccessful.

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Later she enrolled at Raheja College of Arts to become an architect. But Aishwarya gave up her education to pursue a career in modelling.

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 Aishwarya Rai is the first Indian to participate in the famous Oprah Winfrey show in America.

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 Aishwarya is the first Bollywood actress to get a wax statue hosted at Madam Tussauds

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 When Aishwarya won the Miss World pageant, she was asked for a date by the host Richard Steinmetz of the event. But the lady refused the offer. ( READ ALSO : BOLLYWOOD ACTRESS AND THEIR FIRST ON-SCREEN KISS )

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 Aishwarya Rai was invited for a lunch by US President George W Bush when he visited India in 2006. But she was unable to attend. ( READ ALSO : CUTE MOMENTS OF AISHWARYA AND DAUGHTER AARADHYA )

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 A limited edition range of Barbie dolls inspired by Aishwarya was released in Britain in 2005.

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 Aishwarya Rai is trained in classical dance and music for five years during her teenage.

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 In 2005 she became a brand ambassador for Pulse Polio, a campaign established by the Government of India in 1994 to eradicate polio in India. The Former President of India, Late Dr. A.P.J.Abdul Kalam presented a memento to actress Aishwarya Rai for her role in the campaign against polio.

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Aishwarya was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India in 2009 and the Ordre des Arts et des Letters by the Government of France in 2012.

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(with inputs from bollywood tabloid )