Aishwarya Rai in her Miss World red gown: of crown and glory

Aishwarya Rai on stage - the crown and glory of Miss World.

Below, Rai, preparing and at fittings. 

Back when she had a sense of humour, someone asked her what her beauty secret was and she joked on camera, "Makeup!". 

You can find the clip online. But really, Ash just had the most chiseled features. 

Aishwarya Rai in Taal (1999)

 

Dance director's dream: Aishwarya Rai: Every Choreographer should be so lucky

Dance director's dream: Aishwarya Rai: Every Choreographer should be so lucky to have Aishwarya Rai interpret their moves with her natural grace and elegance. 

Aishwarya Rai on the sets of Taal with choreographer Saroj Khan and Shiamak Davar. 

Aishwarya Rai

Aishwarya Rai, 21, returns to India after winning her Miss World crown.

A profile in perfection; Ash