Aishwarya Rai Bachchan speaks with Anupama Chopra about her latest movie Ponniyin Selvan: II and the overwhelming response it has received; She also praises directors like Mani Ratnam for their exceptional work. The conversation also touches on L'Oreal's Lights on Women Award and the current success of Indian Cinema globally.

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00:00 - Interview with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
00:22 - Aishwarya on Cannes
01:30 - Discussing her recent film PS-2
03:00 - Discussing complex roles in Hindi Cinema
05:40 - Aishwarya on working with unique directors
07:45 - Aishwarya's experience with learning Tamil for 'PS2'
10:30 - Discussion on L'Oreal's Lights on Women Award
14:00 - Aishwarya's views on the representation of women in the film industry
17:10 - Aishwarya's views on the global success of Indian Cinema

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