Aishwarya Rai's rise to stardom was swift and remarkable. Her portrayal of Nandini in "Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam" (1999) opposite Salman Khan and Ajay Devgn earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Actress. This marked the beginning of a successful run of films, including "Pyaara Mil Gaya" (2000), "Fiza" (2000), and "Devdas" (2002), for which she received numerous awards and nominations.