Aishwarya Rai's journey to stardom began with her Miss World pageant win in 1994, which catapulted her into the spotlight. Her early success in films like "Raja Hindustani" (1996) and "Aur Piya Milan" (1997) established her as a talented and versatile actress. Her breakthrough performance in "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai" (1998) cemented her status as a leading lady in Bollywood.