Aishwarya Rai honoured at Miss World 2014

Aishwarya Rai was on Sunday was felicitated by the Miss World Organisation at the 64th edition of the international beauty pageant for her commitment to 'beauty with a purpose' since winning the crown two decades ago.

Aishwarya was a very special guest at the 64th edition of Miss World Finale 2014. Described as embodiment of beauty with purpose, Aishwarya is also seen as the most successful Miss World so far, a title that she won in 1994.

"I stand here overwhelmed by this honour. I thank Miss World Organization for such an incredible honour that I have received..." she said in her acceptance speech. She spoke of her husband as her soulmate and her daughter as her angel.

The 41-year-old was accompanied by her mother Vrinda, husband and actor Abhishek Bachchan and three-year-old daughter Aaradhya on the stage.

Meanwhile, Koyal Rana, India's representative at the Miss World this year, could only make it to the top 10. The crown went to Miss South Africa.