At 30, when most women try to wish away those impending crowfeet, Aishwarya is radiant than ever before. Name any feat in the glamour book, from bagging the Miss World tiara to being featured on the cover of Time magazine, she has done it all.

And like Bollywood wasn't enough for displaying her histrionics, the green-eyed beauty is now scouting for new roles in the west, where Pierce Brosnan and Brandon Fraser seem equally smitten.

No wonder the regular bump and grind kitsch fails to excite you, once you've done movies like 'Devdas' and 'Chokher Bali' in the consecutive years. Bouquets and brickbats become the regular feature of your life.

From fielding allegation by brawny Salman to playing nurse to gawky Vivek, Ash has upheld her dignity in every low moment of her life. There is no dearth of people who think she is ready to take on the world.

"This is just the beginning for Ash. She's being acknowledged as the global Indian actress. It's an honour for us all," says Bobby Deol, with whom Ash made a debut in Hindi films.

Rohan Sippy who recently directed the pretty lady in Kuch Na Kaho think no differently. "She's one of the most beautiful people in the film industry and it's natural that she will find appreciation outside India too," he says.

But Aishwarya isn't someone, who likes to bask in her past glory. She has done it again. This time, she has been voted the most attractive woman of 2003 in online poll by hellomagazine.com.

Way to go Ash!

So while we cheer for our most prized possession, all you Knightlies and Kidmans eat your heart out because our Ash still rules.