How is Aishwarya Rai’s Hollywood journey?

From Bride & Prejudice to Cannes, did Aishwarya Rai break the glass ceiling or not?

From dreams to screen: Aishwarya’s global flight

Aishwarya Rai ruled Bollywood with her beauty, talent and grace and then when she entered Hollywood, everyone’s eyes were on her.

When she worked on Bride & Prejudice in 2004, it was not just a film, but a new path.

This film, based on Jane Austen’s classic novel Pride and Prejudice, proved to be both a challenge and an opportunity for Aishwarya.

Everyone in India wanted to know: Can our actresses shine in the world too?

“Bride & Prejudice” opened doors

In Bride & Prejudice, Aishwarya presented India’s culture and global feel together.

This mix of Bollywood’s colorful free dance and English humor felt new to the audience.

She showed a world where there was a delicate balance between love, dance, song and civilization.

The film not only tested her acting skills but also established her identity in Hollywood.

Bollywood’s first reaction

When the video of this debut was shown on Karan Johar’s show Koffee With Karan, the stars together shared their opinion on Aishwarya.

Abhishek Bachchan said, “She is very professional and it is fun to work with her.” Zayed Khan gushed, “She has universal appeal.”

Ektaa Kapoor prayed for success as that was the first offer of her career.

Amitabh’s ‘Glass Ceiling’ patch

But superstar Amitabh Bachchan had a different opinion. He said, “She will go to a certain point, but then there will be a glass ceiling.”

This comment was discussed in the industry for a long time.

He meant that colour, gender and naturally existing systems can create obstacles even in Hollywood.

Other stars’ candid talks

• Shabana Azmi admitted that Aishwarya has everything that is needed at the global level; she just has to decide for herself.
• Sushmita Sen said that she is the first strong link connecting Bollywood to Hollywood.
• Bipasha Basu expressed happiness that someone from Bollywood’s talented actresses has stepped into Hollywood.
• Sanjay Dutt and Sunny Deol expressed a little hesitation—”I don’t think so, but I hope.”

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Further steps in Hollywood

After Bride & Prejudice, Aishwarya did films like Mistress of Spices, Provoked and The Pink Panther 2.

In these films, her character appeared in different forms—sometimes a mysterious sorceress, sometimes a social reformer, and sometimes a comic heroine.

Although these films did not do great business at the box office, her presence maintained the identity of the Indian beauty in the global market.

Cannes ramp walk made her a brand

Even though her Hollywood films did not last long, Aishwarya has created magic on the Cannes Film Festival red carpet every year.

Her glamorous entry, incredible gowns and stylish poses have made her an international fashion icon.

Even the big fashion brands keep an eye on her.

Legacy of a global star

Aishwarya Rai’s Hollywood journey proved that Indian actresses are not just limited to borders.

She has not only acted but also built cultural bridges.

Be it glass ceilings or the glamour of glamour, Aishwarya has cemented her place across the world.

Now the question is: what will be the next chapter? Whether it’s on screen or the fashion circuit, we are all eager to see!