There's no way one can talk about Aishwarya in Bhansali's mega magnificent version of Sarat Chandra Chattopadhya's novel without acknowledging how grand she looks.įace value aside, there's equal merit in the romantic ferocity she brings to the director's maximalist vision. If the sheer gorgeousness of Ravi K Chandran's frames isn't enough, it's fun to watch Tabu's mature, mellow pragmatist facing off with Aishwarya's mildly arrogant romantic coming of age. Rajiv Menon's attractive take on Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility looks into the contrasting personalities of a pair of sisters through the prism of romance.
Rather than be enamoured by Aishwarya's flawless face, Sanjay Leela Bhansali turned her into an embodiment of fiery free will and irresistible passion in Nandini, a young woman who falls in love on her own terms every single time.Ī R Rahman's exquisite, eclectic soundtrack and Aishwarya's ethereal magic are our favourite memories of Subhash Ghai's opulent musical.Īs the heartbroken girl from the hills overcoming her sorrow and shyness only to find her voice and stardom in the showy world of entertainers, Ash conveys a gentle mix of hurt, humiliation and hope.
