Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is one of the most influential stars in the country. Known as the most beautiful woman in the world, the actress has revived through and through with her shine and amazing acting skills. The diva has been in the industry for over two decades now and still remains to be relevant all through out, speaking of that, here is the time when Jean-Claude Van Damme praised Aishwarya Rai in an interview and said that she would make the perfect co-star.

Back in 2012, Jean Claude talked to Hindustan Times opening up about Bollywood films and if he is a fan, saying, “There are so many good movies(in Bollywood). One film I remember watching is Devdas. I honestly want to go to India and make a film there. Let’s see if something works out.”

When he was asked if he knows any actress from Bollywood, mentioning Aishwarya Rai, he said, “Yes, that lady from Devdas? Is she Aishwarya Rai?” and added that she would be an ideal co-star, saying, “It has to be Aishwarya (Rai). She is absolutely gorgeous,” as quoted by Koi Moi.