HAPPY BIRTHDAY AISHWARYA RAI: SOME OF HER INDELIBLE ACHIEVEMENTS ON GLOBAL STAGE

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who turned 49 on Tuesday, is well-known throughout the world. Aishwarya is a force to reckon with, having won the prestigious Miss World crown in 1994 and being hailed as the Cannes Queen.

Let's look back at her trailblazing moments as she celebrates her birthday.

Bringing back the crown after a 28-year hiatus

Reita Faria became the first Indian lady to win the Miss World title in 1966, and it took 28 years for another Indian beauty to repeat the feat. When Aishwarya Rai carried the crown home, that pause was gracefully put to an end.

Her sharp retorts on The Oprah Winfrey Show

As the first Bollywood celebrity to be invited to the event, Aishwarya made sure to make an impression. The videos of Aishwarya's brutal, funny responses are still circulating online.

Her ticket to Hollywood

Aishwarya has made significant progress. She worked on notable Hollywood productions including "The Last Legion" and "Pink Panther 2," which helped to shape her career, in addition to Bollywood movies. She was one of the few Indian actors to be cast in key, substantial roles in Hollywood productions.

Promoting the Indian "Sari" internationally

Aishwarya Rai made her Cannes début in 2002 for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's "Devdas," which had its international premiere there. Millions of followers were in awe as she chose a stunning yellow sari for her appearance.