Aishwarya Rai was born November 1, 1973, in Mangalore, in the South Indian state of Karnataka, to Krishnaraj Rai, a marine engineer, and Vrinda Rai, a writer.
Her ancestors are from the Bunt community of Mangalore.
Her family later relocated to Mumbai.
Rai has one brother, Aditya Rai, who is three years older than she is.
Aditya is in the merchant navy, and has also co-produced a film with Rai in the lead.

Filmography

• Bhopal Movie (2008) (in production) .... Jasmine Singh
• Singularity (2008) (in production) .... Tulaja
• The Rebel (2007) (announced) .... Rani Laxmibai
• Chaos (2008) (pre-production)
• Sarkar 2 (2007) (pre-production) .... Neha
• Jodha-Akbar (2007) (filming) .... Jodhaa Bai
• Journey Across India (2007) (post-production) .... Mumtaz Mahal
... aka Taj Mahal: The Great Indian Experience (India: English title)
• The Last Legion (2007) (completed) .... Mira
• Guru (2007) (completed) .... Sujatha
... aka Gurukant (India: Telugu title)
• Dhoom 2 (2006) .... Sunehiri
... aka D:2 - Back in Action (India: English title: informal English alternative title)
• Umrao Jaan (2006) .... Umrao Jaan
• Provoked: A True Story (2006) .... Kiranjit Ahluwalia
... aka Provoked (UK: short title)
• Mistress of Spices (2005) .... Tilo
• Bunty Aur Babli (2005) .... Special Appearance (song)
• Shabd (2005) .... Antara Vashisth/Tammana
• Bride & Prejudice (2004) .... Lalita Bakshi
... aka Balle Balle! Amritsar to L.A. (India: English title)
... aka Bride and Prejudice: The Bollywood Musical (International: English title: promotional title)
• Kyun...! Ho Gaya Na (2004) .... Diya Malhotra
• Raincoat (2004) .... Neerja 'Neeru'
• Khakee (2004) .... Mahalaxshmi
... aka The Uniform (International: English title: informal literal title)
• Kuch Naa Kaho (2003) .... Namrata Shrivastav
... aka Don't Say a Word (International: English title: informal literal title)
• Chokher Bali (2003) .... Binodini
... aka Choker Bali: A Passion Play (International: English title)
... aka Sand in the Eye (India: English title)
• Dil Ka Rishta (2003) .... Tia Sharma
... aka Heart of Gold (International: English title)
... aka Relationships of Hearts (International: English title: informal literal title)
• Shakti: The Power (2002) .... Dream Girl
• 23rd March 1931: Shaheed (2002) .... Special Appearance (song)
• Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin (2002) .... Komal Rastogi
• Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam (2002) .... Special Appearence
• Devdas (2002/I) .... Parvati ('Paro')
• Albela (2001) .... Sonia
• Mohabbatein (2000) .... Megha
... aka Love Stories (Europe: English title)
• Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke (2000) .... Sahiba Gareval
• Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai (2000) .... Preeti Virat
... aka You Have My Heart (International: English title: informal title)
• Josh (2000) .... Shirley
• Kandukondain Kandukondain (2000) .... Meenakshi
... aka I Have Found It (International: English title)
... aka Priyuraalu Pilichindi (India: Telugu title: dubbed version)
• Mela (2000) .... Champakali
• Sanam Tere Hain Hum (2000) .... Special Appearance
• Ravoyi Chandamama (1999) .... Special Appearance (Song)
... aka Shankar (India: Tamil title)
• Taal (1999) .... Mansi
... aka Thaalam (India: Tamil title)
• Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999) .... Nandini
... aka Straight from the Heart (International: English title)
• Aa Ab Laut Chalen (1999) .... Pooja Walia
... aka Lets Go Back (International: English title)
• Jeans (1998) .... Madhumitha/Vaishnavi
• ...Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya (1997) .... Ashi Kapoor
• Iruvar (1997) .... Pushpa/Kalpana
... aka Iddaru (India: Telugu title: dubbed version)
... aka The Duo