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How Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was treated in Kollywood during her early career?

How Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was treated in Kollywood during her early career? Here's what 'Ponniyin Selvan' actress said

On her birthday, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan reminisced about her early Tamil cinema days, highlighting the warm welcome she received during the filming of ‘Iruvar’ and ‘Jeans’. She expressed gratitude for the acceptance and confidence instilled by the Tamil film fraternity, which she credits for shaping her as an artist. Fans eagerly anticipate her next Tamil project.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, the popular Indian actress is celebrating her birthday today (November 1), while social media is flooded with wishes for the beloved actress. Meanwhile, actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan shared in an old interview that she started her journey in Tamil cinema through films like ‘Iruvar’ and ‘Jeans’.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan reflects on the warmth and acceptance

In the viral interview with the Indian Express, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan recalls how she was warmly welcomed into the Tamil film industry and how important that experience was in her life. She proudly says how easily the Tamil cinema family integrated her, even though she was new at the beginning.

Aishwarya fondly remembers her ‘Jeans’ shooting experience

While talking about the experience of shooting for ‘Jeans’, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan had said: “I was not made to feel like an outsider. I was not made to feel like a ‘Mumbai girl’. They made me feel very comfortable with the language and the environment. It was like being with family. I didn’t feel like a stranger for a moment. They gave me the courage to say even long-shot dialogue in one take,” she had said.

The popular actress describes the smooth transition from ‘Iruvar’ to ‘Jeans’

In the same interview, Aishwarya Rai recalled her journey from ‘Iruvar’ to ‘Jeans’ as a very pleasant transition. “The transition from the Iruvar crew to the ‘Jeans’ crew was a big development for me. Shankar sir and his team gave me a lot of confidence. That film gave me the courage to act in Tamil and in acting. Also, the character of ‘Jeans’ was designed to express both dimensions of me,” she had said.

Aishwarya says Tamil cinema shaped her artistry

The 1998 film ‘Jeans’ was the most expensive film ever made in India and was a huge commercial success. It was also selected as India’s official entry for the Oscars of the year. Even after that success, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan fondly recalled that her early experiences in Tamil cinema shaped her into a complete artist.Fans await Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s next Tamil film announcementAishwarya Rai Bachchan made her Tamil comeback with Mani Ratnam’s ‘Ponniyin Selvan’, and stunned fans through the historical drama. Meanwhile, fans are waiting to see the actress sign her new Tamil film. Go to Source

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