By Subhash K. Jha, IANS

Bollywood star Aishwarya Rai turned 33 Wednesday, an occasion for her colleagues and directors to not only wish her but also focus on her fabled beauty - with Rituparno Ghosh, who directed her in "Raincoat", even hoping that she gets married this year.

Here is what some of her colleagues in the industry had to say about the actress, whose "Umrao Jaan" releases this Friday:

Rituparno Ghosh: Aishwarya is as beautiful in her heart as she's in her face. Why just on her birthday, I wish her all the best always. Hope marriage happens this year.

R. Madhavan: I've worked with Ash in "Guru" and she is everything that she's supposed to be - beautiful from inside and outside. More than me, my infant son has a crush on her. He just couldn't keep away from her during "Guru". So, from little Vedant, my wife Sarita and me here's wishing you all happiness.

Randeep Hooda: I think she's amazingly graceful. Is it her birthday today? Great! All the best.

Kangana Ranaut: I just can't stop looking at her. She's gorgeous. I wonder how anyone can be so beautiful. I'm dying to see her in "Umrao Jaan". What a fabulous birthday gift she has received from J.P. Dutta.