Her
date of birth makes her a Scorpio.
She
belongs to the Bunt community, and speaks English, Hindi and Kannada quite
fluently.
She
did her first commercials for Camlin pencils while still in school.
To
do a scene in which she burns her mouth in Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, it is said
that Ash ate about a dozen chillies before giving the shot.
The
young girl could have very well been a fine artiste, having learnt both classical
dance and music when young. *Although she went on to study architecture, her
favourite subject was Zoology and she was really keen on studying medicine.
During
her childhood, Ash had a habit not many would imagine she did. When she went to
the marketplace with her. mummy, it is said that she used to bargain with the
vegetable vendors.
Her
nickname is not too interesting. It is Aishu!
She
had been offered the role of Rani Mukherjee in Karan Johar's Kuch Kuch Hota
Hal.
Spotted
by famous photographer Steven Meisel when she was still very young, Ash was
featured in the Vogue magazine.
Her
favourite film is Casablanca.
She
has actually admitted that she does not diet. Can you believe that?
Ash
has a beauty tip for people. Maintain excellent hygiene.
Ambassador
for Longines, the face of L'Oreal she continues to be among the most wanted
among corporates eyeing India.
She
is the first Indian actress who has been on the jury of the Cannes
International Film festival.
Among
her favourite stars are Raj Kapoor, Nargis, Madhubala and Madhuri Dixit.
Her
dream man has to be handsome, but he need not be tall or dark.
She
became hugely popular nationwide after the Pepsi commercial.
Her
first film in Hindi Aur Pyar Ho Gaya bombed. Her performance wasn't applauded
either. But she went on to pick up Screen's Best Female Debut award.
In
1999, she picked up the Filmfare Award for the best actress for her performance
in Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam.
For
her performance in Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai, she won Screen's Best Actress
award for the year 2000.
Her
culinary preferences are really very simple. She loves dal (pulses) chawal
(rice) and vegetables.
Her
popularity can be gauged from the fact that one search with her name leads to
more than 120,000 links on the net. Compare that with Shah Rukh Khan, the
hottest male star, whose name leads to 30,000 links with the same search and
you have the answer.
Ash's
pet hatred is shared by most. Roaches!
Every
colour looks great on her, but which colour does she adore? Well, it is black.
She
is known to detest hypocrisy, while she continues to be passionate about
several memories from her childhood.
Ash
refuses to talk about the worst pass ever made at her.
Ash
has one fear. She doesn't want to be known as an under-achiever!
She
has pledged her eyes to an eye bank.
She
is the 'most beautiful woman in the world' according to Hollywood actress Julia
Roberts (source: Time magazine).
She
has a mole on her left hand above her elbow.
Now a Days she is happily married to Abhishek Bachchan & blessed with baby girl whose name is Aaradhya Bachchan
