I tell you, she's a visual treat. And she's so professional that one has to see it to believe it. She is the epitome of perfection, I'd say.
- Tanaaz Currim (actress)

Another actress I like is Aishwarya Rai. She has really done well in Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam.
- Fardeen Khan (actor)

Ash is so very beautiful. I just love the way she dances. She has an elegance which not many can claim to possess. She is style personified.
- Arjun Rampal (actor)

I was also worried about working with Aishwarya Rai. She's so beautiful. I can't take my eyes off her when she comes on screen.
- Sonali Bendre (actress)

Once I had to dance while Shahrukh and Ash were sitting there and it was bitterly cold. And I am not a fabulous dancer. It was freezing in Switzerland and I kept falling all the time but they never acted like stars. They never made me feel "Oh we are sitting here and this girl is making us wait." They were like "Take your time. It's ok."
- Preeti Jhangiani (actress)

Aishwarya is a comparative newcomer but she's a 90's girl too. And she's going great guns.
- Sanjay Dutt (actor)

Aishwarya's more diplomatic. She's a great businesswoman. It's amazing how she's handled her career during her advertising days and even now.
- Lara Dutta (actress)

I had never seen a more stunning looking woman. I didn't know her before but she was so warm and cordial. But more importantly, I felt that she was a very intense actress. I was very surprised the way she handled herself in various scenes.
- Amar Singh (politician)

Oh, Aishwarya has not changed one bit. She is still the same sweet person I knew. Though because of our busy schedules we don't really get to talk to each other very much. But still, whenever we meet up, it's always with the same warmth as ever.
- Pooja Batra (actress)

The thrill vanishes once you really meet the person. She was acting with me all the time. She was my heroine. I found her to be a very down to earth girl. As an actress also, she is very good. Since we were acting together, I did not feel fascinated at all. But then I know that there is no point in having a fascination! (Laughs) If I had not seen Aishwarya Rai at all, I might have a craving to see her because she was a former Miss World, but in reality she was acting with me.
- Mohanlal (actor)

And although I don't need to say it anymore, Aishwarya is really good. She's more of a rounded actress. She looks good, dances well and at the same time acts well.
- Madhuri Dixit (actress)

I remember having played a fast one at of my friends claiming that I would give up on cricket if I was offered a film with Aishwarya Rai.
- Ajay Jadeja (cricket player)

She is a very fine actress and I would love to work with her, but as far as Hrithik is concern, he requires younger heroines. Aishwarya has already played wife to Ajay Devgan, so her image is not of some teenage girl. I think she is too mature to be paired opposite Hrithik. Maybe after a year when Hrithik matures more, maybe then they can be cast together.
- Rakesh Roshan (actor, director)

It's probably the complexion and the light eyes that makes us pass off as similar. She's much prettier in comparisons. But I hope that her success rubs on to me though.
- Aditi Govitrikar (actress)

I had offered Rani's role in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai to Aishwarya, which very few people know. In fact, I had approached four-five actresses, but she was the only one who was really very, very sweet; She called back and told me that she loved the role, but she had a dates issue - she was doing Jeans at the time which required her to travel all over the world for the 7 wonders song. When I put the phone down, I told my mother that day (I am very close with my parents) that I was a nobody, but she still bothered to call and explain herself to me.

I love Aishwarya Rai. I am a big fan of hers. She's gorgeous, she's beautiful. I am very fond of her. When we meet, we chat a lot. I loved her in Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam and I absolutely loved her in Devdas. In fact, I even called her up and told her so. It would be my privilege and honour to work with her (right now I am not planning anything). I'd love to present her beautifully. I just like Aishwarya tremendously and I hope to work with her in the future.
- Karan Johar (director)

She’s a very simple girl. I didn’t feel that I was with Aishwarya Rai. She also came with me to seek the blessings of the Shankaracharya, who was also on the flight. I advised Aishwarya to do films like Meena Kumari’s and Nargis'.
- Asha Bhosle (singer)

I’ve worked with Aishwarya in Dil Ka Rishta, and we hit it off very well. We keep in touch over the phone. So, the other day Ash was shooting for a Bengali film and she asked me, "Isha, you must know Bengali, right?" Incidentally, she also believed that I was seeing Priyanshu. And so, the Bengali connection was hard to miss. I shrugged it off saying, "Kya Ash, tu bhi!"
- Isha Kopikkar (actress)

I am working with her in Samir Karnik’s Kyon Ho Gaya Na along with Amitji. So far in my life I haven’t seen a lady as beautiful as Ash. She is extraordinary, picture perfect. She has a very humble behaviour too. Good looks with good behaviour is indeed a rare combination. As an actress too she has proved her talent in films like Devdas and Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam. We do share a great rapport and enjoy working together. She is also in the Hollywood film, The Invaders where she plays an Indian spy girl.
- Vivek Oberoi (actor)

She's a very professional actress. Besides, this was her home production. We were all concentrating on making our film. She's a fantastic actress with years of experience behind her. I do believe that to get to the top slot you have to have a tremendous amount of dedication. So, Ash must be a pro at dividing her professional and personal life into watertight compartments. As a co-star, I'd say that never once did the shooting suffer on account of anybody's personal problems. And, as a friend, I'd say Ash is a strong girl and she's bound to surmount all. Her presence as a producer and co-star was hundred percent. I've known Ash since her modelling days and I truly admire her ability to give her 100 percent to her work.
- Arjun Rampal (actor)

If I ever meet Aishwarya, I’m going to tell her how superb she was in Devdas.
- Kareena Kapoor (actress)

She just gets better and better. Ash is one of the most beautiful women I've seen.
- Akshaye Khanna (actor)

For this, I was sure that Aishwarya Rai would do justice. She got extremely expressive eyes and moulds herself easily into the character she's potraying. In Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke, Aishwarya potrays the North Indian girl with a modern outlook with ease and conviction. Her beauty adds to the visual appeal of the film but Aishwarya is today an actress of merit, talent and emotional capabilities.
- Raj Kanwar (director)

I find her natural, unaffected and down to earth. Among the models I admire, she is the best. There is that extra something about her which is very appealing. The media has been consistently calling her 'plastic' and unexpressive. But I don't agree. She isn't at all plastic. On the contrary, I find her very expressive.
- Rekha (actress)

The growth of Aishwarya as an actress is there for all to see. One need not say much about how hardworking and determined she is. Working with her for Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai has proved to be an unforgettable experience. On one side, we had Anil Kapoor, who is famous for his hard work, and I must say Aishwarya matched him at every step. After Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai, she definitely will gain maturity as an actress.
- Satish Kaushik (director)

Aishwarya is a director's actress all the way. During Aur Pyar Ho Gaya, she was so open to all inputs we gave her and she works diligently. I must add that she has this tremendous sense of dancing that no other contemporary has. She deserves all the kudos for being where she is today.
- Rahul Rawail (director)

We belong to the same tiny community. I really admire Ash. She's made it so big. Whenever we meet, it's a laugh riot.
- Shilpa Shetty (actress)

Aishwarya was always my senior. I have great respect for her, I admire her. I remember when I bagged that Pepsi contract, I was very excited that I would be doing a commercial with her. She was the top model, besides the other added incentive was meeting Aamir Khan who is the top actor. Despite all the comparisons, I must say whether it Ash or Sush, they have paved the way by giving models respectability as actresses.
- Mahima Chaudary (actress)

I must admit I had reservations when we started working for Hum Panchhi Ek Dal Ke, as the movie involved a lot of interactions with children. However, Aishwarya has put all my doubts to rest. She is a natural with children. Between Sunil, Ash and the rest of the crew, working was suddenly a lot of fun.
- K Shashilal Nair (director)

Also Aishwarya Rai, who I feel, is a complete actress, just like old-time actresses.
- Bipasha Basu (actress)

I was to be cast opposite Miss World Aishwarya Rai. I am a die-hard fan of hers. My favourite model is Aishwarya Rai. She's got it all man.
- Abbas (actor)