Eclectic, exotic and electrifying – that’s the only way to describe Canadian-born Bollywood actress Lisa Ray. Born to a Bengali father, a Polish mother, and blessed with stunning looks, this stylista is not just about outward appearances. “Looks come and go, it’s what’s on the inside that counts and I know what I’m”, she says. Apart from her successful stint in Bollywood and the international film arena, Lisa has been a beacon of courage and hope to many generations. Earlier this year, she was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma – a rare form of bone marrow cancer. Since then, Lisa has been blogging regularly on her Yellow Diaries blogspot and using her celebrity status to raise public awareness on Multiple Myeloma and the medical advances towards treatment. Milgayi is proud to honor this global head turner as our Style Icon for the month of October for her courageous beauty inside and out.
Lisa Ray began her modeling career at the tender age of sixteen after she was discovered by Maureen Wadia. She first came into the public attention when she appeared in a high profile Bombay Dyeing commercial wearing a black swimsuit. Her claim to fame happened when she graced the cover of Glad Rags magazine wearing a sizzling red bathing suit. That cover created hysteria in the advertising world and marked her industry arrival. She seduced us for a decade appearing on numerous magazine covers and setting the small screen on fire through her music videos such as Afreen Afreen. Bollywood beckoned and she eventually did a couple of commercial movies. The 37-year old supermodel-turned-actress catapulted to international recognition through Deepa Mehta's Oscar-nominated film Water.
Style wise, her mantra is comfort rules – she is more of a trend setter than a fashion follower. To her, confidence and simplicity are key in carrying off any ensemble – be it a white chiffon sari or a glamorously draped gown. No wonder she is the brand ambassador for Rado watches in
Despite the challenges ahead, Lisa continues to ‘Live Strong’, champion her cause, and does it in style. We admire her for her strength and positivity.
To find more about Lisa’s cause, please visit here.
