Meet actor who once sold soaps on the street and is now a part of Prabhas’ big-budget fantasy film

Meet actor who once sold soaps on the street and is now a part of Prabhas' big-budget fantasy film

As a dedicated follower and admirer of the resilient spirit of Aishwariyaa Bhaskaran, I am constantly amazed by her journey that has been filled with challenges yet she manages to shine brighter than ever. Her life story is not just about acting or making films; it’s an inspiring tale of courage, determination, and the power of transformation.


Discuss an acclaimed South Indian actress known for both movies and TV series. This actress, who was once battling drug addiction and sought help through rehabilitation, shocked many with her revelation of selling soap on the streets to get by. Now, she’s set to appear in a grand-scale fantasy film alongside Prabhas. The actress we refer to is Aishwariyaa Bhaskaran.

Who is Aishwariyaa Bhaskaran?

Aishwariyaa Bhaskaran was born on May 23, 1971, to parents Bhaskaran and actress Lakshmi, who later came to be known as Shanta Meena. She grew up alongside her stepsister Samyuktha, the product of her mother’s third marriage with Sivachandran. According to various media sources, the actress holds a degree in computer science and worked as a software engineer for NIIT in 1997. Currently, Aishwariyaa is a well-known actor who has graced both big and small screens in Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Telugu, and Hindi films, as well as numerous Malayalam and Tamil television series.

Aishwariyaa Bhaskaran’s filmography

In the year 1989, Aishwariyaa Bhaskaran made her debut in the film industry through the Telugu movie “Adivilo Abhimanyudu,” which co-starred Jagapathi Babu. Directed by P. Anil, she portrayed the character of Shanti in this film. Subsequently, Aishwariyaa collaborated with the renowned actor Mammootty in the Malayalam film “Oliyampukal” in 1990, marking her entry into the Malayalam film industry. The following year, she featured in another Telugu production titled “Mamagaru,” which also starred Dasari Narayana Rao and Vinod Kumar Alva.

A significant milestone in Aishwariyaa’s acting journey was reached when she starred in the 1993 film “Butterflies,” sharing the screen with Mohanlal as the main characters. The movie became an immediate box office success, and Aishwariyaa garnered much praise for her acting skills. Additionally, in the same year, she took on a double role in “Gardish,” alongside Jackie Shroff, Dimple Kapadia, and Shammi Kapoor. As per a report on tfipost.com, Aishwariyaa turned down an early opportunity to work with Mani Ratnam in Thiruda Thiruda during her formative years as an actress.

Notable films by Aishwariyaa Bhaskaran are Rasukutty (1992), Suyamvaram (1999), Sathyameva Jayathe (2000) and Narasimham (2000), to name a few. Additionally, she has acted in various television series, such as Muhurtham, Raja Rajeswari, Thendral, Azhagu, Mama Maaplea, Chembarathi, Kurinji Malar, Paarijatham, and others.

Aishwariyaa Bhaskaran’s marriage

In the year 1994, Aishwariyaa Bhaskaran tied the knot with Tanveer Ahmed. Their daughter was born in 1995, but by 1996, the couple had parted ways through divorce. Notably, after her marriage, the actress decided to focus on family matters and stepped away from the film industry.

According to News18, the actress previously discussed her divorce and stated, “Getting divorced was essential for me. Just six months into our marriage, things started going wrong. I got divorced when my child was 1.5 years old.” (This version aims to maintain the original meaning while using simpler and more natural phrasing.)

According to an article in Filmy Today, Aishwarya’s marriage reached its lowest point, leading her to develop a drug addiction due to her husband’s own addiction. This made it challenging for her to return to the film industry after their divorce for a while. Aishwarya sought help, underwent rehabilitation, and reinvented herself by becoming a software engineer. Later, she returned to the entertainment world, starring as an inspector in charge of the bomb disposal squad in R. Parthiban’s Housefull in 1999.

When Aishwariyaa Bhaskaran spoke about selling soaps to earn a livelihood

Aishwariyaa Bhaskaran drew attention when she candidly discussed her financial struggles due to unemployment. In 2022, during an interview with ETV Bharat, the actress admitted, “I am jobless, without money, and I’m selling soap on the streets. I have no debt, and I live alone. My daughter has gotten married and moved out. I don’t mind taking any kind of work. If you offer me a position in your company, I would be overjoyed to accept it. I will clean the bathroom without complaint and return happily.

Instead, Aishwariyaa expressed her desire to act in films while also stating that she’s open to accepting work opportunities outside of the film industry if no offers arrive.

Aishwariyaa Bhaskaran’s upcoming film

In terms of her professional endeavors, Aishwariyaa Bhaskaran is set to appear in Vishnu Manchu’s highly anticipated mythological period movie titled Kannappa. The creators of the upcoming production recently revealed her character, Maremma, through a social media post in September.

It’s noteworthy that Prabhas is set to make a brief appearance in the movie, taking on a special role. Directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh, the film titled Kannappa revolves around the story of a devoted follower of Lord Shiva. Alongside his lead performance, Vishnu Manchu has lent his hand in writing the screenplay for this project. Kannappa is an ambitious production being developed under the labels AVA Entertainment and 24 Frames Factory.

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2024-10-08 15:08