Aishwarya Rai Bachchan who made country proud by bringing home the Miss World crown in 1994, has completed her 20 years in Bollywood. Not only her beauty but her choice of films and acting mettle made her win a large fan base across the globe. Also, her international red carpet appearances have been making news till date. On this note, actress Rekha penned down an emotional letter for the diva, congratulating her for completing her two decades in the industry successfully.

In a letter, published in a leading magazine, she wrote, "A woman like you who is in harmony with her spirit is like a flowing river, never stagnant. She goes where she wants to without pretence; and arrives at her destination prepared to be herself and only herself."

She further added, " People may forget what you said, they may also forget what you did but they will never forget how you made them feel. You are a living example that courage is the most important of all the virtues because without courage, you can't practice any other virtue consistently! Your deep strength and pure energy introduces you even before you speak!"

The excerpt from the letter further reads, "You've come a long way, baby. Having endured many hurdles, like the phoenix you rise! And I cannot pen down in words how proud I am of that little cool' moon-faced girl who took my breath away the very instant I first laid my eyes on her."

"You always gave better than the best to all the roles you were bestowed with but my most cherished character of yours is the role of the complete Amma' that you are, to the little bundle of pure joy called Aaradhya. Keep loving and spreading your magic. Two decades of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan - wow! Love you. Jeete raho. Rekha Maa."

Well, that was something worth keeping in the diaries, wasn't it? On the work front, Ash will be next seen in Fanne Khan opposite Anil Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao.

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