Many more happy returns of the day to the gorgeous Aishwarya Rai-Bachchan. While the former Miss World, who turns 41 today, had been occasionally giving her beautiful presence at several events, audience are eager to catch her on big screens. With Sanjay Gupta's next Jazbaa' promises to bring back Aishwarya on reel field, hope the actress makes a strong impression her big screen return as well. Meanwhile let's take a recap of her popular public appearances this year here...

Brand Ambassador and actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan mesmerised one and all not only with her stunning presence but also with her refreshing look, at the launch of three Kalyan Jewellers stores in Delhi.

Abhishek and Aishwarya, who celebrated their wedding anniversary in April, as a couple graced the cover of special edition of Masala magazine, for its cover story Inside Bollywood's Most Famous Marriage'.

She turned out to be a sensation worldwide by gracing the Cannes Red Carpet at the L'Oreal brand ambassador. Stunning as a golden mermaid, Aishwarya grabbed eyeballs in well-toned avatar and grace.

Next, she was a picture of elegance at Opening Ceremony of Glasgow 2014, the XX Commonwealth Games.

A traditional looking Aishwarya won hearts of south as she launched LifeCell in Chennai.

Aishwarya looked cute in pink as she came up to support hubby Abhishek Bachchan's team Jaipur Pink Panthers at Pro-Kabaddi League.

Aishwarya along with hubby Abhishek and father-in-law Amitabh Bachchan added "Chaar Chaand" literally to the popular Lalbaug Ganesh Pandal, Lower Parel, Mumbai.

B-Town's most gorgeous mummy Aishwarya Rai Bachchan grabbed attention with her cute daughter, baby Aaradhya - clicked at the popular GSB Ganapati, King Circle, Mumbai.

The world's most beautiful diva recently had inaugurated the 16th Mumbai Film Festival.

Aishwarya surely knows how to look elegant and traditional at the same time; as she is clicked candid at Diwali party, hosted by her family, the Bachchans.