Aishwarya Rai was once India’s number one heroine. She proved that marriage need not end a heroine’s career, continuing to enjoy stardom and bagging prominent film offers even after tying the knot. Many actresses today are following the same path, continuing their careers after marriage.
However, Aishwarya Rai has been keeping a low profile on the film front lately.
The actress celebrates her birthday today. She turned 53. Interestingly, she has not signed a new film in the last three years. Her last major release was Mani Ratnam’s “Ponniyin Selvan: II”, which hit theatres in 2023 and emerged as a major success in Tamil cinema. Despite the film’s success, she has not returned to the big screen with another project.
For now, Aishwarya appears to be focusing on brand endorsements and select public appearances. She continues to promote the cosmetic and beauty brands associated with her and attends events from time to time.
There has been speculation about her absence from films, with some attributing it to age and changes in her physical appearance. However, Aishwarya has not publicly stated why she has stayed away from signing new projects. Speculation about her health or personal choices should not be mistaken for confirmed information.
At this stage, she seems content to keep her professional commitments limited while spending time with her teenage daughter, Aaradhya.
For an actress who once ruled the Indian film industry, her current approach marks a noticeable shift from her busy years in cinema.