Who knew that a Canadian girl who came to India for holidays would one day become the heartthrob of India? Yes, we are talking about Indo-Canadian actress and model Lisa Ray.
‘Kasoor’ made her a star overnight
The suspense-thriller film ‘Kasoor’ released in 2001 is still remembered for its tight plot, great music and strong acting. In the film, the pair of Lisa Ray and Aftab Shivdasani did wonders on screen.
Lisa played the role of a lawyer who is caught between love and justice. Even though her Hindi was a little weak at that time (her dubbing was done by Divya Dutta), but her acting was so natural and heart-touching that the audience accepted her with open arms.
A journey from modeling to international cinema
After the success of the film ‘Kasoor’, while everyone thought that Lisa Ray would go a long way in Bollywood, she chose a different path. She turned to international cinema and played the role of a widow in Deepa Mehta’s film ‘Water’ (2005), which received a lot of praise from critics and audiences.
This film was also Oscar nominated, and is counted among the films that gave Lisa Ray international recognition. She set an example by winning the battle against cancer
Lisa’s personal life was also no less than a film story. In 2009, she was diagnosed with a rare blood cancer disease called Multiple Myeloma. She underwent treatment with courage and defeated this disease in 2010.Since then, she has been associated with many social projects related to cancer awareness and health awareness.
She looks very young even at the age of 53
Today, when Lisa Ray is 53 years old, no one can guess her age by looking at her. She is very active on social media and often shares her positive, glowing photos.Her fitness, smile and inner peace are an inspiration for today’s young generation. She has strengthened herself not only physically but also mentally and spiritually.
A loving mother of two daughters and a social media queen
Today, Lisa Ray is a mother of two lovely daughters and is living a happy life with her family. She has 2.86 lakh followers on Instagram, and fans shower love on her every post.She proves time and again that age is just a number – real beauty comes from within.