Aishwarya Rai began her career as a model, winning the Miss World title in 1994. Her success in the beauty pageant catapulted her into the world of cinema, and she made her Bollywood debut with the film "Raaghu Banwala" in 1995. However, it was her performance in the 1999 film "Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!" that brought her widespread recognition and acclaim.