Often cited by media as the most beautiful woman in the world, Aishwarya Rai has played roles in many Bollywood and international films. Aishwarya Rai was given the Padma Shri award for contributing to Indian movie industry this year. Aishwarya refused to accept the second-highest Order Of France, Ordre des Arts et des Lettres as her father was sick, and she wanted her whole family to attend the award function.