Aishwarya Rai, known for rarely posting online, delighted fans with a fresh update that instantly went viral.

On Wednesday, December 4, the 52-year-old actress took to her Instagram handle to post a carousel of two gorgeous snapshots.

The first snapshot shows her dazzling in a chic black dress, and the close up captures her classic elegance, taking netizens back to her early days in the industry.

The comment section lit up within minutes. Her social media admirers called her “insanely beautiful,” “the most beautiful woman in the world,” and “totally obsessed.”

Many felt the photos brought back the charm of “baby Aishwarya,” while others celebrated her return with messages like “OMG my Aishwarya is back,” “so beautiful,” and “every camera is lucky to capture you.”

In addition to the online buzz, she keeps her long standing work with L’Oréal Paris. She recently joined the brand’s global “Stand Up Against Street Harassment” initiative, which spreads awareness and trains people how to step in.

In a video on IG, the actor motivated people to take action against harassment rather than staying silent or hiding it.

In the clip, she asks, “Street harassment. How do you deal with it?” and reminds viewers never to blame their appearance, adding, “Hold your head high. Never compromise your worth. Street harassment is never your fault.”

On the work front, Aishwarya was last seen in Mani Ratnam’s Ponniyin Selvan: II, reprising her roles as Nandini and Mandakini Devi, which grossed over ₹345 crore globally.