Being Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

She has given every Indian a reason to be proud. Hers is the face that launched a thousand products both in India and in the international circuit. Her beauty and popularity crosses geo-political boundaries. That's Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, the Queen of Hearts, the new celebrity mother in town, and one of the contenders on BIG CBS Love's India's Glam Diva who is basking in her new challenging role. (Courtesy: Glamsham)

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan continues to be the most watched and talked about star in the industry. Her marriage, pregnancy, motherhood, first public appearance post motherhood... every move has the entire nation wanting to know more. There's nothing about Aishwarya that is a secret from her admirers. Yet we bring some excerpts from some commonly asked questions to her:

• On why she participated in the Miss World Pageant in 1994: For me, it went beyond being a beauty queen. For me, it was about being the 20-year-old girl from India on international platform and a lot of people actually would assume that I wasn't even educated in India because of the way I'd speak. And they'd be like, 'Have you studied in India? Do you actually speak English out there?' and, I was like, 'This is so interesting that so many people know so little about my country.' and this is exactly what I wanted to do when I set out on this little mission in my head."

• On donating her eyes: I'm just average woman with average concerns. People know me more because of my eyes. So, I decided to donate my eyes. But before that, I acquired all the information about the campaign. Within what time after death one has to donate eyes, and all other information. Only then I decided to donate my eyes.
• Aishwarya Rai Bachchan continues to be the most watched and talked about star in the industry. Her marriage, pregnancy, motherhood, first public appearance post motherhood... every move has the entire nation wanting to know more. There's nothing about Aishwarya that is a secret from her admirers. Yet we bring some excerpts from some commonly asked questions to her:
• On why she participated in the Miss World Pageant in 1994: For me, it went beyond being a beauty queen. For me, it was about being the 20-year-old girl from India on international platform and a lot of people actually would assume that I wasn't even educated in India because of the way I'd speak. And they'd be like, 'Have you studied in India? Do you actually speak English out there?' and, I was like, 'This is so interesting that so many people know so little about my country.' and this is exactly what I wanted to do when I set out on this little mission in my head." less
• On donating her eyes: I'm just average woman with average concerns. People know me more because of my eyes. So, I decided to donate my eyes. But before that, I acquired all the information about the campaign. Within what time after death one has to donate eyes, and all other information. Only then I decided to donate my eyes.
•  "...It's not that just for doing something, I donated my eyes. I found that useful so I did it. I like to do social service from my heart. Whatever is possible I do, but I don't speak about that. However, I would like to give more time to it in the near future."
• On her moving from architecture to films: I was studying to be an architect. I wasn't plotting to join movies. Films were just another career option. I took acting up with the same school girl enthusiasm as I had for examinations. Acting is a job and I take it seriously.
• On being voted as the most beautiful Bollywood star in Hollywood: Wow! The most bankable Bollywood star in Hollywood! Thank you. I must confess that any acknowledgement of hard work makes me feel content. In all humility I want to thank all those who feel I am bankable.
• On being on the list of Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People in the world: It's undoubtedly an honor. It feels great that I was a part of this remarkable group.

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