Aishwarya Rai styled by Neeta Lulla

 

Aishwarya Rai's first film appearance: Iruvar: Tamil Classic by Mani Ratnam

 

Aishwarya Rai in Dil ka Rishta

 

Aishwarya Rai in Dil ka Rishta. There's an entire sub genre of film where Aishwarya Rai looks incredible in incredibly awful movies... Its... a long list.

Generally hate screengrabs but oh wow, Ash looks so gorgeous in this orange sari look. 

Fake AI Pic of Aishwarya Rai trending

Dazzling. Pity its a fake. Ya know the real Aishwarya Rai in early 2000s had sharper features and yet an innate softness about her. 

New Breed of Singing Stars: No Qualifications Required

 

New Breed of Singing Stars: No Qualifications Required!

This vintage Star & Style cover is such a tell all edition. 

Even back then, stars were singing badly on film. Its imperative that stars NOT be surrounded by yes-men. There are a handful of 'em who can sing ok... but are no patch on the professionals and the trained singers - who need the job, remuneration and career. 

The Rekha - Amirabh Bachchan scandal - gosh, have we really been talking about it now for 46 years?! 

Bobby Deol with Aishwarya Rai for Filmfare

Aishwarya Rai's first cover shoot for Filmfare just before the release of Aur Pyar ho Gaya.

With Bobby Deol - she looked sooo incredible from the get-go. She was landing covers long before her first film. 

Anil Kapoor and Sunita Kapoor

The chic Sunita Kapoor - mother of Sonam and Rhea. Style is in their genes. 
 

Rekha: The ultimate Indian MOVIE star

Rekha, on the cover of MOVIE magazine back in April 1982

 As MOVIE magazine ceased publication decades ago, Rekha will forever be the magazine's most enduring cover girl. A life lived in the tabloids - whether she liked it or not - she did some of her best tell-all interviews with the magazine. 

The original cast of Karan Arjun: Shahrukh Khan and Ajay Devgan

The original cast of Karan Arjun: Shahrukh Khan and Ajay Devgan. Such a rarely seen pic. In fact, for further accuracy there should be Aamir Khan in the frame too - as originally he was also approached for the movie. 

Kajol by Gautam and Mickey

Kajol with the deft makeup mastery of Mickey Contractor, photographed by mentor, first-director andp hotographer, the late, great Gautam Rajadhyaksha.