<p>There's no denying the fact that Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is one of the biggest and most celebrated names in the Hindi film industry. The ace actor enjoys a strong fan following due to her impressive screen presence, humble nature and intelligent selection of roles. She has starred in quite a few commercially successful movies, proving that her star power is second to none. On Sunday, as 'Ash' turns a year older, here is a look at five movies that prove she is talent personified.</p>.<p><strong>Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999)</strong></p>.<p>A runaway hit at the box office, the Sanjay Leela Bhansali-directed movie revolved around what happens when an aspiring singer falls in love with his teacher's daughter. the gripping romantic-drama saw Aishwarya holding her own against Bollywood heartthrob Salman Khan and the ever-dependable Ajay Devgn, leaving fans asking for more. The film is best remembered for the complex equations between the protagonists and its stellar soundtrack. </p>.<p><strong>Taal (1999)</strong></p>.<p>Taal, directed by ace filmmaker Subhash Ghai, featured the future 'Bachchan Bahu' in the role of a naive young woman who becomes an overnight sensation after signing a contract with a flamboyant music producer. The movie hit the right notes with its engaging plot and effective soundtrack.</p>.<p><strong>Raincoat (2004)</strong></p>.<p>Featuring Aishwarya and Devgn in the lead roles, the Rituparno Ghosh-helmed movie revolved around a chance encounter between two ex-lovers and struck a chord with its realistic presentation. It had an impressive supporting cast that included Annu Kapoor, Mauli Ganguly and Surekha Sikri.</p>.<p><strong>Guru (2007)</strong></p>.<p>Widely regarded as one of the most popular films of Aishwarya's career, the Mani Ratnam-directed drama featured the powerhouse performer as the leading lady opposite Abhishek Bachchan and emerged as a commercial success. The biggie had an impressive supporting cast that included Vidya Balan and Madhavan. </p>.<p><strong>Jodhaa Akbar (2008)</strong></p>.<p>The grand period-drama revolved around the life of the Mughal emperor Akbar, highlighting his relationship with his wife Jodha. The film, marking Aishwarya's second major collaboration with <em>Dhoom 2</em> co-star and Bollywood sensation Hrithik Roshan, emerging as a success while receiving rave reviews from the target audience. </p>
<p>There's no denying the fact that Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is one of the biggest and most celebrated names in the Hindi film industry. The ace actor enjoys a strong fan following due to her impressive screen presence, humble nature and intelligent selection of roles. She has starred in quite a few commercially successful movies, proving that her star power is second to none. On Sunday, as 'Ash' turns a year older, here is a look at five movies that prove she is talent personified.</p>.<p><strong>Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999)</strong></p>.<p>A runaway hit at the box office, the Sanjay Leela Bhansali-directed movie revolved around what happens when an aspiring singer falls in love with his teacher's daughter. the gripping romantic-drama saw Aishwarya holding her own against Bollywood heartthrob Salman Khan and the ever-dependable Ajay Devgn, leaving fans asking for more. The film is best remembered for the complex equations between the protagonists and its stellar soundtrack. </p>.<p><strong>Taal (1999)</strong></p>.<p>Taal, directed by ace filmmaker Subhash Ghai, featured the future 'Bachchan Bahu' in the role of a naive young woman who becomes an overnight sensation after signing a contract with a flamboyant music producer. The movie hit the right notes with its engaging plot and effective soundtrack.</p>.<p><strong>Raincoat (2004)</strong></p>.<p>Featuring Aishwarya and Devgn in the lead roles, the Rituparno Ghosh-helmed movie revolved around a chance encounter between two ex-lovers and struck a chord with its realistic presentation. It had an impressive supporting cast that included Annu Kapoor, Mauli Ganguly and Surekha Sikri.</p>.<p><strong>Guru (2007)</strong></p>.<p>Widely regarded as one of the most popular films of Aishwarya's career, the Mani Ratnam-directed drama featured the powerhouse performer as the leading lady opposite Abhishek Bachchan and emerged as a commercial success. The biggie had an impressive supporting cast that included Vidya Balan and Madhavan. </p>.<p><strong>Jodhaa Akbar (2008)</strong></p>.<p>The grand period-drama revolved around the life of the Mughal emperor Akbar, highlighting his relationship with his wife Jodha. The film, marking Aishwarya's second major collaboration with <em>Dhoom 2</em> co-star and Bollywood sensation Hrithik Roshan, emerging as a success while receiving rave reviews from the target audience. </p>
