Styled by Neeta Lulla, Rai on the cover of Showtime back in February 2000.
At the time, Rai simply floating on the success of her two back to back blockbusters; Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam had released on June 18, 1999 and Taal: August 13, 1999! In several cinemas, Rai had two critically acclaimed successes running at the same time. She toppled the tiers, was unquestionably the number one actress of India.
PHOTOGRAPH: ASHOK SALIAN
MAKE-UP, HAIR AND CREATIVE STYLING: MICKEY CONTRACTOR
OUTFIT: ANNA SINGH - THE DESIGN STUDIO
Before her hits, her second year in Bollywood, despite a series of flops, Aishwarya Rai was gracing cover after cover - as she sold magazines like no one else. Her success was inevitable - her roster of producers and directors wer second to none - and oh my she made the industry gilrs insecure.
And, the power she had to reject Sooraj Barjatya... which sounds like a scandalous headline, but it wasn't. Her dates and diary was full - and btw, wow, she dodged a bullet. Kareena Kapoor went on to do the film - the infamous Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon. Which was not only the worst film in the director's career, but the biggest flop of the year, if not decade.
The cover features the following text:
Top Header: IS THE A.R. RAHMAN MAGIC FADING AWAY?
Magazine Title: SHOWTIME
Publication Details:
A MAGNA PUBLICATION
FEBRUARY 01-15, 1998
RS. 15
Cover Headlines (Left Side):
ART ATTACK! HOW PARALLEL CINEMA HAS BECOME THE INDUSTRY'S NEW PASSION!
VOLTE-FACE: WHY AISHWARYA RAI REJECTED SOORAJ BARJATYA!
DEADLY! THE SUNIL-KARISMA WAR RAGES ON!
DUMPED! ADITYA'S CLASH WITH A TOP DIRECTOR!
13 August 1963. An Indian legend was born - the great Sridevi.
Birth anniversary of the legendary Indian actress and famed south Indian beautyu, Sridevi.
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One of her most sensational cover shoots, high glamour and at her sensual best.
