Aishwarya Rai, arguably the most popular heroine of India is celebrating her birthday today, in the sets of her new Mani Ratnam-directed-flick 'Ravana'. Ash turns thirty five today and this is the second time she is celebrating her birthday after her popular marriage with Abhishek Bachchan. Interestingly, hubby Abhishek is the hero of 'Ravana'.

Ash who is currently along with costars and crew of the film in the Marayoor forests of Kerala is expected to throw a big bash for everyone. The former Miss World has indeed come a long way from her early acting days when she debuted in the Mani Ratnam film ''Iruvar''. That was eleven years ago and the damsel has only grown in strength with charisma and elegance.

The ravishing beauty has been seen in the Tamil films 'Jeans' and 'Kandukonaen Kandukonaen' apart from 'Iruvar'.

Aishwarya Rai took Hindi filmdom by storm with successful portrayals in 'Guru', 'Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam', 'Taal', 'Dhoom 2', 'Devdas', 'Jodha Akbar', 'Sarkaar Raj', and 'Mohabbatein'.

Reportedly earning around two Crores per film, she is rumored to have been paid four Crores for her new Shankar film ''Enthiran'' in which she stars alongside superstar Rajinikanth.

Aishwarya Rai is no stranger to international cinema and is in fact highly sought after. 'Provoked', and 'Bride and Prejudice' showcased her talents to world audiences. She is currently playing the leading lady for the Hollywood film Pink Panther 2 that stars Steve Martin.

The name Aishwarya Rai has become synonymous with tantalizing beauty over the years and Indiaglitz wishes this ravishing woman a wonderful birthday and many more spectacular performances in the future.