Sneha Ullal: From Aishwarya Rai Lookalike to a Selective Actress
Salman Khan launched her; fans called her Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s doppelganger: Where is Sneha Ullal now?
Hindustan Times
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Sneha Ullal, who gained fame in the mid-2000s for her resemblance to Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and her role in 'Lucky: No Time for Love', has shifted her focus to character-driven roles in regional cinema and OTT platforms after a hiatus due to health issues. She is now leading a more private life while gradually returning to acting.
- 01Sneha Ullal debuted opposite Salman Khan in 'Lucky: No Time for Love'.
- 02She faced constant comparisons to Aishwarya Rai, which impacted her early career.
- 03After a successful stint in Telugu cinema, she took breaks due to health issues.
- 04Ullal has returned to acting with a focus on character-driven roles.
- 05Her recent projects include 'Expiry Date' (2020) and 'Nilakanta' (2026).
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Sneha Ullal rose to fame in the mid-2000s after being launched by Salman Khan in the film Lucky: No Time for Love, where her striking resemblance to Aishwarya Rai Bachchan garnered significant media attention. Initially a college student, Ullal was discovered through connections to Salman Khan’s sister, Arpita Khan Sharma. Despite the buzz, the comparisons to Aishwarya often overshadowed her identity. Sneha expressed her concerns to Aishwarya, who graciously welcomed her into the industry. After a few films in Bollywood, Ullal transitioned to the South Indian film industry, finding success with movies like Ullasamga Utsahamga and Simha. However, her career faced interruptions due to an autoimmune disorder that affected her health. Today, Sneha leads a more private life and has returned to acting with a focus on character-driven roles, appearing in projects like Expiry Date and Nilakanta.
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