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Rupert Friend:
Rupert got his formal training in acting at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art in London. Famous actors and actresses: Hugh Bonneville, Matthew Goode, Minnie Driver and Julian Fellowes studied in this institution. Friend's notable roles include Mr. Wickham in the 2005 remake of Pride and Prejudice and Billy Downs in The Libertine. In 2005, he was named “outstanding new talent” at Satellite Awards. His relationship with Keira Knightley also brought him lots of media attention.

Aishwarya Rai:
The most beautiful woman in the world and the highest paid actress in India, Aishwarya Rai started as an amateur model. Born in Mangalore, Rai was studying architecture in Ruparel College and working as a part time model. Her life changed after she won Miss World in 1994. Aishwarya Rai first worked in a Tamil movie, Iruvar. In the movie, she was paired up with Mohanlal, one of the renowned Tamil actors. Her debut Hindi movie was Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya, released in 1998. That same year, Jeans, another Tamil moive was huge success and she won Filmfare Best Actress Award South. Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam in 1999 established Aishwarya Rai as Bollywood star. In April this year, Aishwarya Rai married Abhishek Bachchan, son of famous Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan and channged her name to "Aishwarya Bachchan" from "Aishwarya Rai. "