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: Aishwarya made her Hollywood debut in Christopher Nolan's blockbuster, playing the role of Aisha, a significant character in the Batman franchise.

She expanded her reach with English-language films including Bride and Prejudice (2004) , The Mistress of Spices (2005) , and The Pink Panther 2 (2009) .

In Sanjay Leela Bhansali's magnum opus, Aishwarya plays , the childhood sweetheart who becomes the unattainable "other" once she is married off to a wealthy widower. She becomes the "mistress of Devdas's thoughts," a woman whose absence drives the protagonist to his grave.

The entire film takes place in a single afternoon. The "moment" here is the quiet revelation of their mutual poverty and the lies they tell to protect each other's dignity. It’s a masterclass in "what could have been." 5. Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016)

While not a "mistress" in the traditional sense, Aishwarya’s character, , is the definitive study of the "other" heart. She is a woman forced into marriage while her soul belongs to another man (Salman Khan).

: One of the film's most discussed scenes is a "tastefully done" intimate moment between Rai and McDermott, often highlighted for its sensual focus on "scent, taste, and touch".