Bollywood movie stars Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai, seen at a Tornoto premiere on Jan. 11, 2007, are engaged and will marry later in 2007. Abhishek Bachchan, 31, and Rai, 33, have worked together in several movies, the lastest being "Guru" which premiered in Toronto.
The Times of India reported on July 18, 2006, that Aishwarya Rai, seen here at a premiere in September 2004, had lost more than 22 pounds in three days for her new film "Dhoom 2," which is due for release in October 2006.
Indian actress and model Aishwarya Rai arrives for a film screening in Bombay, India, Nov. 10, 2004. The reigning queen of Bollywood, India's film capital, Rai is a classically trained dancer who gained fame after being crowned Miss World in 1994.
Rai, 21, sits on her throne shortly after being crowned at the Miss World pageant in Sun City, South Africa, Nov. 19, 1994. Rai says she entered the pageant because she wanted to change the way the world sees India.
Rai, center, performs during a musical number at the Zee Gold Bollywood Awards, in Uniondale, N.Y., May 27, 2000. Thousands of fans of India's gigantic film industry filled the Nassau Coliseum to pay homage to their favorite actors, actresses, musicians and singers at the awards.
Rai arrives at the screening of the Indian film "Devdas," at the 55th International Film Festival in Cannes, May 23, 2002.
Rai, French actress Karin Viard, French director Patrice Chereau, and American actress Meg Ryan, left to right, pose at the 56th Film Festival in Cannes, France, May 14, 2003. The four were among the nine jurors picking the top films at that year's festival.
Rai poses for photographers during a photocall at the 56th Film Festival in Cannes, France, May 17, 2003.
Rai poses for photographers during the 56th Film Festival in Cannes, France, May 18, 2003.
Rai smiles as she arrives for the screening of the film "Dogville," at the 56th Film Festival in Cannes, France, May 19, 2003.
Rai arrives at the awards ceremony of the 56th Film Festival in Cannes, on the French Riviera, May 25, 2003. She was the first Indian actor invited to serve on the Cannes jury.
Rai listens to a question during a press conference promoting the film "Chokher Bali," from Indian director Rituparno Ghosh, at the 56th International Film Festival of Locarno, in Bombay, India, Aug, 9, 2003.
Rai looks at actor Martin Handerson, right, during a press conference on the set of their film "Bride and Prejudice," in Bombay, India, Oct. 27, 2003. The film is based on Jane Austen's novel.
Rai gestures during a promotional event for L'Oreal cosmetics, in Bombay, India, May 28, 2004. Rai is the international brand ambassador for the company.
Rai arrives for the 2004 Sangeet Awards, which celebrate the music in Bollywood films, at Royal Albert Hall, London, Oct. 1, 2004.
Rai, right, laughs with co-star Martin Henerson and director Gurinder Chadha outside the London premiere of their film "Bride and Prejudice," in London, Oct. 4, 2004. The film is a loose adaptaion of the Jane Austen novel.
Rai attends the world premiere of "Bride and Prejudice," at the London Palladium, Oct. 4, 2004. The film marks Rai's Hollywood debut.
Rai appears as Lalita, a headstrong woman under pressure to marry but holding out for true love, in a scene from "Bride and Prejudice."
Rai models a dress by designer Satya Paul, at a fashion show in Bombay, India, Oct. 25, 2004. The show was organized for the benefit of the Women's Cancer initiative at Tata Memorial hospital.
Rai, center, performs during the HELP Telethon Concert in aid of Tsunami victims, in Bombay, India, Feb. 6, 2005. The Film and Television Producers Guild of India Limited and Indian Film and Television Industry organized the concert featuring Bollywood's biggest actors, musicians, singers, directors and producers.