Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

India’s best export to the West, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has been the biggest global icon of the country — either through her exploits in Hollywood or by her mega global endorsementsor even when she represents the country at several world events. Ash is the face of the Indian filmfraternity in the West and she knows it is a hu

ge responsibility.have always recognised the responsibility of it. I do take pleasure in it. I do not perceive it as a pressure. I take pride in it, I do my level best to contribute to it and that has been my journey so far,” Aishwarya tells DNA. She adds, “We are a huge force in having the world recognise that. I’m very, very proud. Our presence across the gamut, the world over, is immensely strong.”

What has been very interesting about her advent and thereaftermemorable journey of 15 years in showbiz is that Ash has become a symbol of the change that the country was witnessing within. “I will put it down as coincidence,” she asserts.