Aishwarya Rai's Double Honors at IIFA: Star of the Decade and Outstanding International Achievement.

During a prestigious IIFA event, Aishwarya Rai received two notable honors for her contributions to cinema. She was awarded the IIFA Star of the Decade – Female, recognizing her standout performances in "Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam" and "Devdas." Both films were pivotal in her career. "Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam," released in 1999 and directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, showcased her as an actress of substantial depth, earning her the Filmfare Award for Best Actress. It was a critical and commercial success, grossing over ₹160 million. "Devdas," another collaboration with Bhansali, released three years later, further cemented her reputation. The film was selected as India's entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the Academy Awards and grossed approximately ₹998 million worldwide, making it one of the highest-grossing Indian films at the time. In addition to being honored for her roles in these films, Aishwarya received the IIFA Outstanding Achievement in International Cinema, reflecting her impact on a global scale. By this time, she had appeared in international projects and had been a regular at the Cannes Film Festival, becoming one of India's most recognizable faces abroad. Her awards reflected not just individual accomplishments but also her role in enhancing the global visibility of Indian cinema. These honors underscored her journey from a successful Bollywood actress to an international icon. #AishwaryaRai #IIFA #HumDilDeChukeSanam #Devdas #IndianCinema #GlobalImpact #MoofLife