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Aishwarya's global appeal extends beyond Indian cinema. She made her international debut with the 2003 film "Bride and Prejudice," a Bollywood adaptation of Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice." The film's success led to more international projects, including "The Joy of Life" (2005) and "The God of Small Things" (2008), a BBC miniseries. Rai frequently stepped away from "glamour" roles to