Ash Trivia

Has signed on for the lead in the British production PROVOKED. (May 13, 2005)

Said she never had kissing scenes on screen. (January 3, 2005)

Nickname: Ash, Aishu, Gullu

Wanted to study medicine, but circumstances prevented her.

Miss World 1994

Was offered Rani Mukherjee's role in KUCH KUCH HOTA HAI.

Runner up, Miss India 1994

Ambassador for Longines watches since 1999

Suffered an accident on the set of KHAKEE (2003) when a car driven by a stuntman got out of control, hit her, took her down a crevice and slammed her into a cactus plant. She broke a bone in one foot and suffered severe cuts. She was rushed to a hospital. The incident rekindled the discussion about poor safety standards on Hollywood film sets. (April 2003)

The first Indian actress to be on the jury of the Cannes International Film Festival

Eye Color: blue green

Languages spoken: English, Hindi, Kannada

Favorite hero-heroine: Raj Kapoor, Nargis.

Favorite all-time movie: CASABLANCA

Admits never goes on a diet.