The Leading Lady

Aishwarya Rai has been Bollywood's leading lady for years, but now, with a slew of new films due for release across the world, is on the verge of becoming a global superstar. TIME's Alex Perry caught up with the 29-year-old former Miss World on the set of Bride and Prejudice , just north of London.

TIME: How do you choose your roles? You seem to be getting pickier.

Rai: I'm a student. I want to do better, and I want directors who can find the actress in me and be my teachers. I'm interested...

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