Best of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan till 40

On Ash's birthday we bring to you best of her roles that she has played over years. She played Sunehri in Dhoom 3 (2006), she was unforgettable as the beguiling Sunehri in what turned out to be a blockbuster entertainer.

In Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Guzarish she playe the charcter of Sofia with Hrithik Roshan.

She was casted with her would be husband Abhisehk Bachchan in Guru (2007) as Sujata. She was highly appreciated for her performance in this movie.

Playing as the character of historic Jodha in Jodha Akbar (2008) proved her all rounder capability via her performance inthe movie.

Her character of Nandini in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999) as a carefree spirited girl who captures the heart of a visiting music student also helped her to step up a ladder of success in her career.

She crossed another milestone of her career by successfully playing as the character of Paro in Devdas (2002).

Anita in Sarkar Raj (2008), Ram Gopal Varma's soci economic drama was a family affair for the Bachchans with Ash playing strong minded CEO Anita Rajan whose path intersects with that of the father son political power wieldered played by Amitabh and Abhishek.

Binodini in Chokher Bali (2003), Aishwarya played a beautiful but scheming widow who has an affair with her friend's husband.

Neeru in Raincoat (2004) Aishwarya took even her critics by surprise in this adaptation of the short story The Gift Of The Magi by O Henry.

Meenakshi in Kandukondain Kandukondain (2000) In the Tamil adaptation of Jane Austen novel Sense And Sensibility, Aishwarya was charming as the music loving sister in an all woman family driven out of their home by a greedy uncle and aunt.