Bollywood stars like Kajol and Rakul Preet Singh took to social media to share heartfelt birthday messages for Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who celebrated her 51st birthday on November 1.
Kajol wishes Aishwarya Rai on her birthday
Kajol shared a stunning photo of Aishwarya on her Instagram stories, calling her "the ever-stunning." She wrote, “Happy Birthday to the ever-stunning @aishwaryaraibachchan_arb. Wishing you joy and love today and always!”
Rakul Preet also extended her wishes, writing, “Happy birthday, Aishwarya ma’am! Wishing you a wonderful day filled with joy and love. May this year bring you even more success and happiness!”
Aishwarya’s makeup artist, Jaywant K Thakrey, also posted a touching tribute.
Jaywant shared a rare, unseen throwback photo with Aishwarya, accompanied by a nostalgic note. His caption read, “1st November, It's Your Birthday, Aish. Wish you many, many happy returns of the day, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. God bless you with good health, loads of happiness, and success. This picture is 31 years old, taken during my wedding reception in Vile Parle. Once upon a time, we were best friends.”
Meanwhile, #AishwaryaRaiBachchan has been trending on X (formerly Twitter), with fans flooding social media with birthday greetings. One fan shared a collage of Aishwarya's iconic movie scenes, writing, “Happy B'day to the most beautiful woman in the world.”
Another wrote, “Happy Birthday to the most talented actress who has touched our hearts with her unforgettable performances. Wishing you a very Happy Birthday, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. #AishwaryaRaiBachchan.”
Aishwarya Rai's work front
On the professional front, Aishwarya made her acting debut in 1997 with Mani Ratnam's Tamil film Iruvar, achieving her first major commercial success with the Tamil romantic drama Jeans. She is celebrated for her roles in movies like Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Taal, Devdas, Mohabbatein, Dhoom 2, Jodhaa Akbar, and Guru. She was most recently seen in Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan: Part 2 alongside Chiyaan Vikram, Jayam Ravi, Karthi, and Sobhita Dhulipala.