In several interviews, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has spoken about her 'guru' Mani Ratnam. From the debut movie Iruvar to Ponniyin Selvan, they majestically defined the idea of exquisiteness

Ponniyin Selvan 1- Even after 25 years of her debut, Aishwarya remains the epitome of beauty and grace. The majestic queen Nandini was another feather in her cap and she slayed it as if she was born to play Nandini

Raavan- Bachchan was a revelation as Ragini, a fierce and indomitable woman who gradually feels a kinship with her abductor

Guru- This was Bachchan’s second project with Ratnam. Ratnam paid a tribute to Rai’s beauty and dancing skills through two incredible songs ‘Barso Re’ and ‘Tere Bina’.

She started her journey on the silver screen under the guidance of the auteur. Her debut film ‘Iruvar’ (1997) saw her essaying a dual role - one a demure housewife Pushpavalli, other Kalpana, a glamorous ingenue who captivated the heart of her co-star. Needless to say, Aishwarya gained overnight stardom

Almost 25 years ago, director Mani Ratnam introduced Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in his epic political drama film, Iruvar. And the rest is history

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