She's well into her thirties now but is still a very hot property in B-Town.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who celebrates her birthday today is considered one of the most bankable stars in Bollywood.

She's probably the only Indian actress for whom age has not been a constraint. The rise of fresh new faces has not deterred her either. Great beauty and appeal has really done the trick for her!

Critics feel she's the only Indian actress who can attract both national and international crowds. The directors love her for being a director's actor.

And most importantly her family dotes on her.

Apart from parents Krishanraj and Vrinda, superstar Amitabh Bachchan and mum-in-law Jaya are floored by their bahurani.

Big B make it a point to express his heart-warming wishes on her birthday.

In an interview given to a news daily he said, "I am proud of Aishwarya and her achievements. I wish her peace, prosperity, good health and a harmonious life.

I am proud that she is my daughter-in-law. My son chose her to be his wife and we are most happy with his decision. The fact that she comes with added personal credentials makes us happy too. But even if she did not, we would have been equally proud and happy.

She satisfies my interpretation of a friend; one that signifies a close personal relationship, mutual affection and trust."

In her career spanning 11 years, the Miss World, 1994 has acted in over 40 movies in Hindi, Tamil, Bengali and English.

There have been memorable ones like 'Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam' 'Taal' and 'Devdas'. She's tried to prove time and again that she can act too with acclaimed acts in 'Chokher Bali', 'Raincoat', 'Guru', 'Dhoom 2', 'Provoked', 'Jodhaa Akbar' and 'Sarkar Raj'. Flops haven't really come in the way.

Though her international projects like 'Bride and prejudice', 'The Mistress of Spices' and 'The Last Legion' haven't done well, she still has another one – 'Pink Panther 2' with Steve Martin to prove her mettle.

Will Smith has publicly praised her and expressed his desire to work with her. She's made it to the cover of many international magazines and 'sexy' and 'beautiful' lists and is counted among the 100 most beautiful women in the world.

After her wedding in April 2007, she has cut down on her assignments but her appeal hasn't faded.

She's currently in the wilderness of Kochi alongside hubby Abhishek shooting for Maniratnam's 'Ravan' where she'll have a quiet celebration.

Prayers, wishes, luck, beauty, and goodness have really stood this lady in good stead! Here's wishing her more happiness, success and a long life!