What makes Aishwarya Rai so popular despite so many Flops?

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, this dainty gal, who mesmerized audiences with her performances in many movies like Josh, Hum Dil Chuke Sanam, Aa Ab Laut Chale, Devdas, Guru, Umrao Jaan etc is considered to be one of the top rated stars in B-town.
According to recent reports in a popular news channel, the lady has only two major hits in her career, namely Hum Dil Chuke Sanam, Guru and Dhoom 2.This is because the other popular films of hers did quite well but were not money churners at the box office! But what makes this gal so popular in spite of the fact that she has major flops in her career?
Almost being seen as a plastic doll, this damsel with her grace and style coupled with her dedicated hard work proved that she was not a gal to be taken lightly. Her radiance, ready to work under difficult conditions, willingness to work, all made her a favorite with the critics as well as the masses.
Ever since this beauty has stepped into tinsel town, she has gone from one milestone to another proving each time that she could only get better with time and innovate herself according to the requirements of the characters she portrayed on screen.
Aishwarya’s international projects like Pink Panther 2; Mistress of Spices to mention a couple of them gave her a great new platform to showcase her talent.
This lady from Mangalore has been a darling of the audience as much as she has been in demand by the top filmmakers in the country and is yet not going to hang her boots even three years after getting married!
Her just released flick Action Replayy may not have got great response from the audiences, but still it is being appreciated from International quarters.
Her forth coming flick Guzaarish has her portraying a character of an older woman and her look with simple state-of-the-art wardrobe.
Well flops and hits are a part and parcel of an actor’s life. It is the hard work and dedication that counts.