Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s birthday: 5 reasons we love the actress

On her birthday, we tell you 5 reasons why we love the actress.

By: Nirmalya Dutta | | Updated: June 4, 2014 6:31 pm

There are very few Indian actors who’ve achieved global recognition like Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. Thrust into the limelight when she appeared in a Pepsi commercial with Aamir Khan, the actress went on to win the coveted Miss World title, the same year her contemporary Sushmita Sen won the Miss Universe title. But there’s so much people don’t know about her. Did you know that the actress got 90% in her HSC, is trained in classical dance and music and even considered following a career in medicine? Here are five things we love about this gorgeous actress: Also Read - 5 Bollywood celebrities reveal their beauty secrets

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Recently, the actress went on record to say that she wouldn’t consider working in a movie with hubby Abhishek until their daughter Aradhya is old enough to attend school. Her reasoning was that one parent should always be there with her child. In today’s crazy, Mammon-worshipping, dog-eat-dog world where everyone is in a rush to pull in a few extra bucks, this is an amazingly human gesture. Most experts say that it’s vital for a parent to be around for the child. Developmental paediatrician Dr Leena Deshpande said, ‘Do children need parents around? But, of course! Right from infancy when feeding and basic care like cleaning, hygiene, etc. are but second nature to a parent. In the growing stage, parents play an important role in a child’s development and overall personality. Parents are like solid pillars on which the children lean knowing that they always are there for them.’ So hats off to Ash for being such a sane-headed, amazing mother to Aradhya. Also Read - Aishwarya Rai Bachchan proud to be associated with Smile Train, charity for cleft patients in India

She didn’t rush to lose weight post pregnancy

Most celebrities live under immense scrutiny and the spotlight forces them to look picture perfect at all times. When Ash didn’t rush to lose her pregnancy weight she was attacked from all quarters for having a little extra baggage. She was called Gol Bachchan and other such crude remarks. Thankfully, she had enough sense to not fall for such disgusting remarks and lost weight slowly and gradually. A recent magazine cover shows that the actress is back to her gorgeous slim self and we applaud her decision to lose weight in a healthy manner and not being influenced by brickbats and idiots.

She fights for social causes

Celebrities have immense influence over the masses and it’s rather pleasing when they use that influence for good causes. Ash has done that continuously throughout her career. She was a brand ambassador of the Pulse Polio Campaign which helped eradicate the disease in India and was also an ambassador The Eye Bank Association of India and pledged to donate her eyes once she passed away. She is also a Goodwill Ambassador for Smile Train, an organisation that provides free cleft lip and palate surgeries for children. She is also an ambassador of the UNAIDS – the United Nations programme on HIV/AIDS.

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She is a strong feminine figure

Everyone faces ups and downs in life; it’s how you deal with them that matters. Aishwarya’s darkest moment probably came when she had to deal with the abusive relationship she was in with Salman Khan. Later on she would describe the chapter as a ‘nightmare’ in her life. And she dealt with the issue with remarkable poise refusing to react to the slights she and her family faced during those dark times. ‘I have maintained a dignified silence about him and his wrong doings but he (his family and friends) has repeatedly attacked the respect, dignity and pride of me and my family with irresponsible rumour mongering’, she had told PTI. ‘I stood by him enduring his alcoholic misbehaviour in his worst phases and in turn I was at the receiving end of his abuse (verbal, physical and emotional), infidelity and indignity. That is why like any other self-respecting woman I had ended my relationship with him almost two years ago’, she added. It takes guts to get out of an abusive relationship and we tip our hats to Aishwarya for doing it.

She follows a very healthy lifestyle to stay fit and beautiful

While the actress has been blessed with remarkably good looks she follows a very healthy lifestyle. She abstains from fried foods, junk, packaged food items, alcohol and smoking and eats her fruits and veggies (ensuring she gets a healthy dose of vitamins, antioxidants and minerals). She also drinks lots of water to keep her skin hydrated. Insiders suggest that despite appearing for numerous beauty products, the actress prefers natural remedies instead of expensive beauty products. She uses a mix of besan, milk and haldi (turmeric). Also she uses yoghurt to moisturise her skin and uses freshly crushed cucumbers as a face-pack. It’s amazing to see that despite her global exposure, Ash remains a true Indian at heart.

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Published : November 1, 2013 12:00 pm | Updated:June 4, 2014 6:31 pm

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