Aishwarya Rai surprised her followers on Wednesday with two new photos that quickly took over social media feeds. She rarely posts online, so the update drew instant attention. In the first image, she appears in a black gown. The second is a close close up that highlights her familiar features, prompting many to recall her early years in the industry.
Fans reacted with strong nostalgia and admiration. Comments poured in within minutes. Several users called her “the most beautiful woman in the world,” while others wrote that she looked “insanely beautiful” and said they were “totally obsessed.” A few felt these pictures echoed her younger days. One comment read, “This reminds me of baby Aishwarya,” while another said, “Turning back time.” Some kept their reactions simple. “OMG my Aishwarya is back,” one user wrote. Another added, “Every camera is lucky to capture you.”
https://www.instagram.com/p/DR15mXFjNUk/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Alongside the sudden burst of attention around her photos, Aishwarya’s work in advocacy continues to stay relevant. Through her long association with L’Oréal Paris, she has taken part in global conversations on public safety and harassment. She has been a steady supporter of the brand’s Stand Up Against Street Harassment initiative, which focuses on awareness and bystander training.
A recent video shared by the brand highlighted her message once again. In the clip, she poses a direct question. “Street harassment. How do you deal with it?” She then urges viewers to respond with confidence instead of fear. “Avoid eye contact? No. Look the problem directly in the eyes. Hold your head high. Feminine and feminist, my body, my worth. Never compromise your worth. Do not doubt yourself. Stand up for your worth. Don’t blame your dress or your lipstick. Street harassment is never your fault.”
The campaign aims to encourage people to support victims, intervene safely, and recognise harassment when it happens. Her presence in these conversations has helped amplify the message to a global audience.
On the work front, Aishwarya was last seen in Mani Ratnam’s Ponniyin Selvan II, playing Nandini and Mandakini Devi. While she has not announced her next project yet, her recent appearance online has revived interest in what she might take up next.