The Last Legion (2007)

Set against the backdrop of the fall of the Roman Empire, ‘The Last Legion’ featured Aishwarya as Mira, a fierce warrior. The film’s historical setting allowed her to display her action skills and explore a character with strength and determination.

The Pink Panther 2 (2009)​

Joining an ensemble cast including Steve Martin, Aishwarya played the role of Sonia Solandres, a criminology expert, in this comedy-mystery film. Her presence added an international touch to the movie’s humor and intrigue.

​Provoked (2006)​

In ‘Provoked,’ Aishwarya portrayed Kiranjit Ahluwalia, a real-life woman who endured domestic abuse and later faced legal consequences for retaliating against her abusive husband. The film shed light on important social issues and showcased Aishwarya’s ability to tackle intense and dramatic roles.

Based on Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni’s novel, ‘Mistress of Spices’ featured Aishwarya Rai as Tilo, a woman with mystical powers tied to spices. The film explored themes of love, destiny, and sacrifice, allowing ​Aishwarya to portray a character with layers and depth.

​Bride and Prejudice (2004)​

Aishwarya Rai starred in this Bollywood-style adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic ‘Pride and Prejudice.’ The film, directed by Gurinder Chadha, blended Indian and Western cultures while she played the lead role, Lalita Bakshi. Her performance received praise for its charm and vitality.

​Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (2019)​

While not her typical lead role, Rai lent her voice to Angelina Jolie’s character for the Hindi-dubbed version of the Maleficent Disney fantasy film. Her involvement added star power to the movie’s release in the Indian market.