Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has become the latest Bollywood icon to be featured on the official social media channels of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The Academy recently shared a special video clip from her iconic 2008 film Jodha Akbar, alongside an exciting announcement: the legendary red wedding lehenga worn by Aishwarya in the movie will be showcased in the Academy Museum’s Color in Motion exhibition.
The Academy described the lehenga as “fit for a queen” and highlighted its intricate zardozi embroidery, centuries-old craftsmanship, and the hidden jewel-encrusted peacock design—representing India’s national bird. The piece, created by costume designer Neeta Lulla, is being celebrated not just as a costume, but as a timeless legacy. The video also featured scenes from the film, which stars Aishwarya alongside Hrithik Roshan as Mughal Emperor Akbar, and showed the lehenga displayed on a mannequin at the museum.
Fans of the actress expressed their excitement over the Academy’s recognition, with one commenter saying, “Can Hollywood beat these aesthetics?” Others celebrated the Academy’s acknowledgment of Aishwarya’s contribution to cinema, while some pointed out that the video clip used was from a different scene, where Aishwarya dons a red lehenga with an orange blouse during the royal feast.
A truly unforgettable moment for Aishwarya and her fans!
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