Aishwarya Rai's first appearance at Cannes

Aishwarya Rai, 29, at Cannes back in 2002. 

This baby blue sparkling salwaar kameez was such a rage. 
 

The stylist edit: Rekha. Meenakshi

 

The stylist edit: Rekha. Meenakshi 

Whatever was trending in fashion, makeup or accessories, Rekha did it first. FYI! 

 

Young Aishwarya Rai

 

Young Aishwarya Rai, circa age23-24. The official portrait, which later ended up being a cover story in Cine Blitz in 1997.

Bemoaning the closure of Cine Blitz, which used to have the most glamorous covers in the 1980s and early 1990s. 

Weak stewardship, social media and the rise of insta' fame and news killed the once coveted magazine. 

Alas...