Then and now: Beauty evolution of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

From bright blushes to blunt bangs, she's aced it all
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Looking at the world's most beautiful woman (and Vogue India's March 2015 cover star)'s beauty evolution over the years, it's evident that Aishwarya has come a long way from being Miss World to Mrs. Bachchan.

She might've OD-ed on blush a little in her early days, but 2005 saw her in barely-there make-up and dreamy waves. 2006 was her year-long phase of perfectly chiseled features, which was followed by her love for sleek, straight hair in the years soon to come.

It was in 2009 that Aish's polished, sleek look really came into the spotlight—glossy nude lips and subtle streaks of colour on her hair added to the glam quotient. Continuing this wave of drop-dead gorgeousness, she worked smoky eyes, elegant updos and beautiful blowouts until 2012.

In 2013, she went experimental, moving away from her otherwise tried and tested looks, instead choosing bright pops of colours for her lips as well as OTT hair accessories.

2014 was her big movie star moment, one that will go down in the list of Cannes' best red carpet looks: that gold Cavalli gown, a fiery red pucker and a bombshell blowout.

Now, reinventing classics, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan breaks all beauty stereotypes about herself and embraces it in its most innate form. She looks better than ever in her natural avatar in this month's Vogue India issue, bringing back vintage in the form of blunt bangs, lengthy lustrous locks, and a fresh, dewy face.