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In the glitzy and glamorous world of Bollywood many stars come and go but there are a few stars who continue to shine and captivate the audience over the years like no other. One such similar story is of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan who is not just a global icon but also an actress who has won the hearts of the audience with her impeccable craft. However before becoming the face of Indian cinema Aishwarya Rai Bachchan worked in South Indian cinema opposite none other than Malayalam superstar Mohanlal who recently received the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award. Who was Aishwarya Rais first hero? After winning the Miss World 1994 title people expected her to make a debut in a grand Hindi film; however destiny had other plans. Her debut film was “Iruvar” a Tamil masterpiece directed by Mani Ratnam released in 1997. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan starred opposite the legendary Mohanlal one of India’s most accomplished actors. Mohanlals work and more Mohanlal was already a celebrated name in Malayalam cinema. He had by then worked in over 400 films across four decades. He was later also honoured by the Dadasaheb Phalke Award the highest recognition in Indian film history. Once Aishwarya Rai also praised him and called him “performer par excellence.” The film Iruvar had visual brilliance powerful performances and a deep political undertone and turned out to be a cinematic gem. The star cast also featured Prakash Raj Tabu Revathi Kalpana Iyer and Nassar. However Aishwarya Rai Bachchan from the very first frame captivated the audience and she was appreciated not just for her beauty but also for her impeccable performance. From Iruvar to becoming one of the most respected global ambassadors of Indian cinema Aishwarya Rai Bachchan never looked back. Story Highlights Aishwarya Rai made her debut in South cinema with the film Iruvar. Aishwarya Rais first hero was the legendary Mohanlal. Mohanlal won the Dadasaheb Phalke Award the highest recognition in Indian film history.