29 August 2016 - Chennai — United Nations Assistant Secretary-General and Deputy Executive Director UN Women Lakshmi Puri announced the appointment of film director, classical dancer and writer, Aishwarya Rajinikanth Dhanush, as UN Women’s Advocate for Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment in India.

Aishwarya Dhanush is an Indian film director and classical dancer. She is the elder daughter of legendary actor Superstar Rajinikanth. She made her feature film début with 3 (2012) starring her husband Dhanush. She has occasionally done playback singing.

Aishwarya R. Dhanush

Aishwarya R. Dhanush, Latha Rajinikanth and Actor Dhanush Stills

Aishwarya R. Dhanush Stills

Aishwarya R. Dhanush, Latha Rajinikanth Soundarya Rajikanth and Actor Dhanush Stills

Aishwarya R. Dhanush, Latha Rajinikanth Stills

Aishwarya R. Dhanush, and Actor Dhanush Stills

Aishwarya Dhanush appointed as UN Women's advocate for Gender Equality

Aishwarya R. Dhanush