Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's 1992 modelling bill before becoming the Miss World goes viral, know how much she was paid for it

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's 1992 modelling bill before becoming the Miss World goes viral, know how much she was paid for it

A rare piece of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s early modelling career has recently resurfaced and is taking the internet by storm. A 1992 modelling invoice, featuring a young Aishwarya, has gone viral, revealing a humble start to what would become one of India’s most iconic careers in fashion and film.

Shared by a Reddit user, the bill is dated May 23, 1992—when Aishwarya was just 18 years old. The invoice shows she was paid Rs 1,500 for a magazine photoshoot. While the amount may seem modest today, it was considered a substantial sum at the time, especially for a teenager just beginning her modelling journey. The document even bears her signature and lists her residence as Ram Laxmi Nivas, offering a rare glimpse into her early life.

Aishwarya's bill from 1992

What truly captivated fans was the accompanying photo from the shoot, where Aishwarya appears almost unrecognisable. In the image, she is seen alongside other rising stars of the time, including Sonali Bendre, Niki Aneja, and Tejaswini Kolhapure. The nostalgic photo sparked a wave of admiration and curiosity online, as fans marveled at how far she has come.

Social media users flooded the post with comments reflecting on the value of Rs 1,500 back in the early '90s. One user remarked, “In 1992, 1500 rupees would get you 3 Reader's Digest books or pay my school fees for a year or fetch you Britannia Encyclopaedia.” Another added, “In 1992, my father's income was Rs. 8000 per month, which was sufficient to run our house of 5. This is massive money for a day's work for an 18-year-old.”

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Just two years after that bill, Aishwarya went on to win the Miss World title in 1994, catapulting her to global fame. She made her Bollywood debut in Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya in 1997, and since then, there’s been no looking back.

Recently, Aishwarya made headlines again with her appearance at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. Dressed in signature elegance, she turned heads on the red carpet. Post-event, she was seen in Mumbai with her husband Abhishek Bachchan and daughter Aaradhya, proving that she continues to be a force of grace, fame, and inspiration—both on and off the screen.