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Aishwarya Rai Still High In International Endorsing Product

2009-04-20T23:25:00.000-07:00

It is no longer the face of brands like Coca-Cola and Nakshatra diamond jewelry from India, Aishwarya Rai, but is always high on the success of riding and duration of international endorsements.

Aishwarya Rai has completed nearly a decade of approval Swiss luxury watch brand Longines and international Lux soap. It was also the brand ambassador of global hair care brand L'Oréal since 2003.

Noted ad-man Prahlad Kakkar says Aishwarya is sought by well-known brands because it is more than just an actress and is often seen as an ambassador of India.

"Aishwarya Rai has never been a big or major endorser of Indian products. It has an impressive list of international brands, its name and because it is not just an actress who can be judged on the failures and successes, but the fact that it is a representative of the Indian woman and is an ambassador of the country, "Kakkar, who made his reputation as Sanju in 1993 TV commercial for Pepsi, told IANS on phone from Mumbai.

Even the representatives of the brands that feel Aishwarya approves it adds a new dimension to their products.

"Aishwarya Rai has been associated with us since 1999 and is a great help. Not only in this country but also globally, "Charles Villoz, Vice President (sales) of Longines International, had already said.

"People all over the world love Bollywood films and they will housefull. Whenever we traveled (with Aishwarya) the response was tremendous. It is a face, and we would like to continue this association as long as possible, "said Villoz.

For Aishwarya Rai, who made his presence felt through the English-language films like "Bride and Prejudice", "Mistress of Spices", "provoked" and "Pink Panther 2 ', the signature film and Visa been very selective case.

When she was approached to promote L'Oreal's cream bleach the skin, the beauty queen became an actress refused because she did not want to approve such a product especially in India, where color is an issue , said a source close to Aishwarya Rai.

"Whether it is films or endorsements, I am - and have been - very selective about my work. I take a job that suits me and is my schedule, "Aishwarya told IANS.

"I do not take projects that I can not handle because I believe in all respect the commitments made by me," she added.

Much has been said about dipping popularity Bollywood Aishwarya approval of the reign of Queen at 24-year-old Katrina Kaif replaced as the face of Nakshatra jewelry last year.

And speculation was widespread about the reason for the replacement, saying that Katrina has been roped in to add more youthfullness to the mark. He apparently was Aishwarya who have decided to disassociate itself from the image.

"There was a lot of noise when Hurricane Katrina as an ambassador of the Nakshatra brand. But is not that Aishwarya was dethroned, because the brand has been branching into the different accessories, the "source close to the former Miss World said.

"Ash had signed to De Beers Nakshatra brand. Later, De Beers sold the brand to Gitanjali group and they began to branch into accessories like hairbands, clips, etc. This is when she decided to disassociate itself from the brand, and later he is delivered to Katrina, "the source told IANS on condition of anonymity.

Aishwarya Rai, who celebrated his second wedding anniversary with actor husband Abhishek Bachchan Monday, also had personal reasons to withdraw his association with Coca-Cola, one of the biggest brands, it has been approved in India .

"Aishwarya Rai has never been asked to leave out a product, it has always been her own decision. When she left Coca-Cola, it was a decision only after it was going to marry because the Bachchans Abhishek no longer believe in the promotion and approval of soft drinks, "added the source.

According to the industry, close to the house takes Aishwarya Rai Rs.1 billion from advertising assignments annually.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Is Powerful Actress In Women's Race

2009-04-16T16:53:00.000-07:00

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is a woman of substance and there is certainly no doubt. Recently, a survey by a research organization of the popular, Hansa Research has revealed that Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is the most powerful actor in the women's race before the likes of Priyanka Chopra, Katrina Kaif and even Madhuri Dixit.

It was the first research was conducted on such a scale to measure Celebrity Power in India, focusing on different attributes such as Popularity, the media, the power of persuasion and image attributes. India This research also revealed that Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is among the most convincing and sympathetic celebrity in India. She also collected more than 98.8% of recognition and recall value which is at par with the legends of cinema as Amitabh Bachchan and cricket star Sachin Tendulkar, it is the only woman who is part of top 10 recognized celebrities from all walks of life.

The investigation also disclosed that Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is clearly one of the most popular faces among the classes and the masses. In a society dominated by men otherwise Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is clear that the woman on top.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan To Be Barbie Doll

2009-03-30T20:10:00.000-07:00

Like the Barbie doll is completing his 50th year, Mattel Toys has decided to launch a Barbie doll based on the appearance of the beautiful Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.

The actress was approached by the makers, a couple of months. But Ash wanted to be sure to see all of the doll.

We talked about our source,

"Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is very happy and pleased that she has been approached for this honor. But it is very particular about his image and, therefore, did not want the doll to look at all that it was not at ease, "said

In addition, the source added that the first reports of the doll was good and Toys Mattel is now to accelerate the production and distribution of these dolls in India and abroad in countries like the United Kingdom and Dubai where Bollywood has a fan following, especially Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's fans.

About ash watch our source said: "Ash's Barbie will be very close to the superstar in real life and is completed with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's green eyes and designer costumes. In fact, the main designers were asked to create Indian and Western clothes to make Aishwarya Barbie.

With the Barbie doll Aishwarya Rai Bachchan together to reach our stores, the actress will join the ranks of Hollywood divas like Beyoncé Knowles, Elizabeth Taylor and Diana Ross, who all had their own limited edition celebrity Barbies.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Is Turning Into Classical Singer

2008-09-22T21:10:00.000-07:00

As we all know whatever our beauty queen Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in companies it has any heart with the utmost dedication and give 100%. Whether its movies, its various commitments, endorsements, etc. ..

Now it is reliably learned that the beautiful lady will learn classical singing!

Not the pretty actress is not in a spirit of change its domain or try to give singing. In fact, Mani Ratnam magnum opus RAAVAN flick, is tipped to emulate the epic Ramayana, which Bachchan stars Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan husband as the lead characters. And his character in the film RAAVAN it requires learning classical singing and get the mannerisms of the classical singers in the right way.

Although Ash is good to sing, Mani Ratnam insisted on a special training in classical singing. Thus, the dazzling beauty will soon begin its classical singing lessons on one of the guru of the note.

Aishwarya Rai Bachan Is To Start With Two Songs

2008-09-05T18:30:00.000-07:00

Shankar's touted "Endhiran" is about to begin on September 8. The science-fiction flick "Endhiran" Superstar Rajnikanth and Aishwarya Rai Bachan is to start with two songs to the USA from September 8 .

The entire cast and film crew had flown to America this morning. The calendar is planned for one month for two songs with tracks composed by AR Rahman, to be shot in picturesque locales aux USA

The film is produced as a joint venture by Ayngaran International and Eros International. The cinematography is done by R. Ratnavelu costumes designed by Manish Malhotra. The lycirists are Pa. Vijay and Vairamuthu. The industry holds that this could be the most expensive film ever in India.

For first time in the history of Tamil cinema, a Tamil flick featues a crowd of technicians who are involved in Hollywood.

Mary E Vogt, the costume designer for films like "Men in Black", "Batman Returns," and Inspector Gadget "is the scientific design required.

Stan Winston Studio USA, who has worked in films like 'Predator', 'Jurassic Park', 'Pearl Harbor', 'Iron Man', 'Terminator' and 'I - Robot "will be made to animatronics" Endhiran. "

Acclaimed Hollywood stunt choreographer Yuen Woo Ping has been roped for the film. He had a wide reputation for films such as "Crouching Tiger and Hidden Dragon", "matrix" and "Kill Bill".

Hollywood companies like ILM, Tippet, Coffee and EFX with Hong Kong as Centro and Menfond will be working in the field of VFX for the film.

Bollywood 2008 Extravaganza

2008-08-17T20:23:00.000-07:00

Abhishek Bachchan was everywhere on Friday night at Nassau Coliseum: walking through the windows of the stage surrounded by bodyguards; soaring above the crowd on a platform emphasizing women and serenading; rapper, in a red leather jacket, with the duo Vishal - Shekhar; current scene to hug his wife, actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, while she made please to the public on sustainable development.

All this movement, and yet she could not quite overcome the long shadow cast by his father, Amitabh, a veteran of more than 150 films. He worked half disk that his son, but the focal point clears of the unforgettable Tour, a four-hour song and dance and most extraordinary featuring several stars of Indian cinema.

There is no American equivalent of this show, in which the actors, joined by dozens of dancers, recreating numbers popular film music. Here, all the talents - acting, singing, dancing - are equal. Well, not always singing in most Bollywood films, the voices are provided by reading the singers while the stars on the screen lip-sync.

And so has most performances here, making it an extravagant yet curiously chosen case. For a large part of the exhibition - most of whose solo series of lithe actress Preity Zinta, who was dressed as a drum, and energetic comic actor Riteish Deshmukh, who, during the theme song of the film "Cash", danced in front too awkwardly $ 100 - the crowd responded as if they were watching a film: seated, silent consideration.

These performances have also been saddled with a contrived intimacy. Actors had jumped off the screen on stage, but are still at a remove. Success requires the removal of the veneer unattainability. This was done best by Madhuri Dixit, the oldest women performers, who is also the most graceful and subtle, its performance with Ms. Rai Bachchan, in a dance routine from "Devdas", was one of the night's most stirring.

Curiously, some of the most enthusiastically received performances were also less traditional. Vishal-Shekhar, a young duo better known for his work progressive band that dabbles in hip-hop, were enthusiastic, especially on "Deewangi Deewangi", "Om Shanti Om." They also played with an orchestra, upending the issue formality.

Although the musicians remained on stage for Amitabh Bachchan the first solo series, they were less accordingly. His appearance was more an exercise in collective memory of an excellent performance. A star of stratospheric proportions, it was celebrated with hagiographical video and voice-overs. ( "Even the way he made an impact." "They APED his hairstyle.") The young Mr. Bachchan made one of his father's best-known routines, "Don", while images of the film flashed on a screen behind him.

With a silver goatee and short dark hair, the elder Mr. Bachchan cut a figure August. But he, too, has not been immune from pick pocketing inheritance. Towards the end of the show in a segment that was part oral performance, part "Inside the Actors Studio", he discussed his own parents with emotion. First, he recited a few lines of "Agneepath, "A poem by his father, Harivansh Rai Bachchan, who was, he says," written to inspire the Indians. "(Friday was the 61 th anniversary of India's independence.)

Then he talked about his mother, who died last year and has slipped into his character of the film "Deewaar," who prays for his mother's health. As Mr. Bachchan delivered the lines, has increased its voice deep, medium and unlikely raspy. And then just as quickly as it had begun, he broke back to normal and was greeted with the night's most heartfelt ovation. On a night full of carefully choreographed moments, this flagrant act explosion also proved to be the most authentic.

Abhishek Experienced World Tour With Aishwarya Rai

2008-08-07T07:46:00.000-07:00

Aishwarya Rai, which is currently occupied by the Bachchans "Unforgettable concert, said that as co-star, she often asked to experience Abhishek a world tour. And when he finally consented, they dance as husband and wife."You know, when we were co-stars, I have always said Abhishek a world tour is something he has experience. In fact, one of my world tours I even asked my organizers asking him to come on board. He would say, 'Not yet, not yet. "And who would have thought when he is finally ready for his first world tour, we would go together as husband and wife," Aishwarya Rai told IANS in an interview.

"It's a wonderful experience. We danced together on screen and also performed together. But we have never been on a concert tour together. Even the public on all answer us as a couple. They keep the shower us with blessings and best wishes. "

The actress took a break in his tour and flew to Mumbai with Abhishek to meet his father who is ill.

Aishwarya Rai's Interview
Q: It seems jetlag was invented for you and Abhishek?

A: Ha! I grabbed this opportunity to come back home because Abhishek had to attend an event. I came back to see my father. That's been a gnawing concern all through ever since my father fell ill. The first couple of the Unforgettable shows were really difficult because I didn't get enough time to rehearse. But after that it's been fantastic.

Q: In spite of the fact that you couldn't rehearse enough?

A; I was ill for three weeks before we left. I was on antibiotics throughout. I barely had five days to rehearse before we left. Only I know what it took for me to look chipper at the press conference.

Q: How could you dance after getting up from your illness?

A: The first two shows were really tough on me. I had to do everything in my power to not let my post-illness weakness show. I practically learnt my steps during the shows. I just had the last three-four nights to first watch the acts and then try to learn them.

Q: You must be torn between the anxiety for your father and the ecstasy of dancing live?

A: I am. My father is such a strong man. And so is my mother. They're both going through his illness and recuperation together. My father is the strongest man I know. His faith in the power of healing is so strong. I feel his strength and also the love of all those who have sent their genuine concern. He has gone through his second cycle of chemotherapy and now he's going through his third. It's not easy for us.

Q: Wouldn't you've preferred to stay home at this time?

A: My father wouldn't allow that. My parents are made of incredible substance. When I was toying with the idea of backing out of the tour, they put their foot down. My dad was like, 'No way. Life goes on. There's no way I'll let you take steps back'.

Q: The international press has gone ga-ga over your dancing?

A: I enjoy dancing and I'm having the time of my life. But I wanted to come back to Mumbai for a while to spend time with dad. If it was London, it would be a hopping flight. But from the US, you lose time because you cross the meridian line. So much as I'd like to come back every week from the concerts, I can't. But I just had to see dad. And this weekend we just had one show. Now we return to do a show in Houston.

Q: How is it dancing with Madhuri Dixit?

A: For the two of us it's like old times again. We felt we were both back to doing 'Devdas' together.

Q: You hadn't forgotten your 'Dola re' steps?

A: You know muscle memory never lets a dancer down. If you're a dancer, you never forget steps for a song or dance you've done before. When the music plays the body just takes flight. And that's the best way to dance.

Q: Dancing with the whole family - is that a new high?

A: It's a wonderful experience. We've danced together on screen and also performed together. But we've never been on a concert tour together. These concerts are special because we're doing them as a family and it's the first concert Abhishek and I are doing after marriage. Even the audiences all over now respond to us as a couple. They keep showering us with blessings and good wishes.

And when we perform to the 'Guru' song, you should hear how they coo and clap. You know, when we were co-stars, I always told Abhishek a world tour is something he must experience. It's just such a high to connect on such an intimate basis with your audience.

In fact, for one of my world tours I had even asked my organisers to ask him to come onboard. He'd say, 'Not yet, not yet'. And now who would've thought when he's finally ready for his first world tour, we'd go together as husband and wife.

Q: Your best shared moment during the concerts so far?

A; After the performance at Amsterdam, I looked at Abhishek and asked how it felt. And he reminded me that I had urged him to go on stage from long before. 'And now we're on stage as husband and wife,' he said. That was a memorable moment.

Q: A section of your friends in Mumbai continue to believe the shows aren't doing well?

A: What do you do? I've spent a entire career fighting off false perceptions about my life and career.

Q: Do you improvise in the programming for each concert?

A: Well, we added 'Dola re' in the US when Madhuri came on board. Abhishek and I have also added a romantic act. Most of the show is pre-set, but we're modifying it here and there. As the number of performances increases we're having more and more fun. We're getting more and more interactive with the audience.

Aishwarya Rai And Abhishek Bachchan Outplay Federer

2008-07-26T00:00:00.000-07:00

The rumor is that Federer, who is in Toronto for the Rogers Cup, arrived at Hilton Toronto on July 18, expecting to be given his favorite suite, informally known as "Federer Suite”.

But to his surprise, he discovered he had been assigned to Abhishek and Aishwarya Rai, who were also in Toronto for The Unforgettable Tour. The couple had checked into the hotel on July 16. Indicates a source of Wizcraft International, organizer of the unforgettable Tour, "The local promoter, Moe Jivani, insisted that Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek be followed Federer. Naturally, the hotel staff told him he was booked. But Jivani and finally insisted on the hotel staff assigned. "

Meanwhile, Federer was disappointed to find his followers occupied and tried to discuss with the hotel, but they politely refused to give his fave. Abhishek and Aishwarya Rai stayed at the Hilton Toronto until July 19. Federer had to stay in another office so far.

Sheren, Deputy Director, Hilton Toronto, said: "Yes, Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai stayed with us from July 16. They checked now. We can not reveal who they are continued stay in. And we can not say anything about Roger Federer, because it is a great celebrity. We do not want to talk about these details. "

However, Sabbas Joseph, Director, Wizcraft International, confirmed the news and said: "Yes. We are happy that Abhishek and Aishwarya Rai were subsequently Federer, who remains generally".

Bachchans Family Wants To Encourage Bollywood Films Through World Tour

2008-07-12T04:16:00.000-07:00

Bollywood's famous family Bachchan lead a mass of movie stars in a brilliant show that will travel around the world to promote the hindi-language films.Legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan, his son Abhishek star and daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai, a former Miss World, will be the culmination of years-long show, which begins Friday.

Shows on stage - in which actors in Bollywood top of the dance popular film songs - is a big draw for Indians living abroad and a big pot of money for the stars.

"It is almost a decade since I went to do so at any time show on this scale. In our first stage of our tour we will cover 11 cities in Europe, the USA and Canada," said Amitabh Bachchan in Mumbai late Friday.

The actors of Bollywood dance to 70 songs and will be accompanied by 40 professional dancers on stage.

The players will go to Africa and Southeast Asia, before returning to

India

, where they will perform in several cities. Rehearsals have been underway for several weeks. "We have all rehearsals for all the songs and dances by the end of a month before the show. We look forward to meet all our fans across the world," said Aishwarya Rai.

Sonal Wants To Be In Aishwarya Rai's Shoes

2008-07-08T04:17:00.000-07:00

Sonal Chauhan to step Aishwarya Rai in shoes. The success of Jannat has certainly created a "Jannat" for the actress Sonal Chauhan. In addition to the producers and directors make a Beeline for her, Sonal is also gathering popularity in international circuits.According to the most recent buzz, she was approached by international producer and director Jagmohan Mundra.

Mundra's latest film featuring Aishwarya Rai, was the most talked about films in the communication and the festival circuit. And now, after working with the Queen of Bollywood A Aishwarya Rai, the director took up Sonal for its theme focuses on the women.

Sonal, of course, is willing to work with the director and also plays a character who will remain in the annals of history. After all, you do not get scripts that revolve around you every day.

But that does not mean that Sonal said yes to everything that is gaining ground. In fact, the actress is very choosy and selective because it wants to do roles that make its presence felt in the film, regardless of their length.

Aishwarya Rai Still Gorgeous

2008-07-06T18:17:00.000-07:00

With a form of death, the gorgeous Aishwarya Rai Bachchan said that it not only helps avoid diets, but is also a foodie."I love food. I eat a lot. And I'm not embarrassed about this. I know it is likely impossible to believe that I love to eat and indulge in all my favorite foods whenever I lucky, but it is the honest truth. " Aishwarya Rai Bachchan said at a non-believer recently.

But in public Aishwarya Rai Bachchan exercises restraint so that people do not look at it. At home, she gave way to its weakness.

The only time Aishwarya Rai Bachchan had to food was to prepare role in Dhoom 2, in which it had to reduce her weight to a tiny 54 kilos.

"It was a painful experience. I had to be 54 kg and for one month, I was on a strict diet. This is the most painful period for me. And to add to my misery, I had to work on " Aishwarya Rai Bachchan remember.

At present, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan said she has a good metabolic rate and didn’t need to work, but it hits the gym twice a week to keep fit.

Memories of her films, she said she looks well-fed in most films except "Dhoom 2", in which it seems tonic. But "Dhoom 2" brings back bad memories of his regime.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has exposed that during the filming of Raj Sarkar, family Bachchan used to transport food cooked at home.

Aishwarya Rai and Family Played in “Unforgettable' Bollywood Show

2008-07-05T05:11:00.000-07:00

Green-eyed Bollywood beauty Aishwarya Rai and his family intended to captivate public throughout the world with multi-million pounds all-singing, all dancing tour on five continents.Her stepfather, Amitabh Bachan, an image actor whose films have increased £ 450 million in a career of four decades, is the brains behind "The Unforgettable Tour."

The production kicks off in Toronto on July 18, before moving to Britain O2 scene and 26 other sites from the Netherlands in Kuwait and Singapore.

In 2007, when Aishwarya Rai - a SPOKESMODEL FOR L'Oreal and the star of next year Pink Panther 2 - married the son of Amitabh, Abhishek, which is also included in the show this summer, their wedding was the center of 'feverish excitement in India.

The family hoped their three-hour spectacular will be greeted with similar enthusiasm, winning new fans of Bollywood.

"Chak De India" Gave Honor To Aishwarya Rai-Bachchan

2008-06-09T17:56:00.000-07:00

"Chak De India" dug honors the "Bollywood Oscars" win nods for best film, director and actor for his look at how issues of religion, class and gender play in the national sports.

The film tells the story of a Muslim captain of the Indian team field hockey leaving the game after being falsely accused of launching a World Cup match against Pakistan.

After the disappearance of seven years, he returned to coach the Indian women of the team, leading them to a victory of the World Cup of their own.

The script won a screenwriter Jaideep Sahni award for best story, while Shimit Amin took best director and star Shah Rukh Khan best actor.

The film was among a series of films presented at the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA), which was separated from the splashy musicals that made famous Bollywood, for the fight against the tougher issues in formats with a more comprehensive.

Vivek Oberoi, who picked up a gong for best performance in a negative role for "Shootout at Lokhandwala, said he believes that the trend in India was to produce films that could attract an international audience.

Oberoi said filmmakers focus on "more comprehensive concepts and ideas that go beyond the borders of India because the viewers and the public have reached beyond the borders of India."

Despite the emphasis on non-musicals produced in large numbers dance stole the spotlight.

Dia Mirza donned a black halter top for a racy performance to promote his upcoming action thriller "Acid Factory," while Oberoi and co-star Shriya Saran shone silver for a hip-hop eavesdropping on their performance thriller "Mission Istaanbul."

Akshay Kumar donned a coat tigre as it flew over the scene to the rear of the hall on a skateboard, gliding along a wire, while turbaned dancers walked on the islands of singing.

From placing on the world market is a key element of the IIFA awards, which were held in cities from London to South Africa Sun City, in the hope of attracting new audiences.

The Indian film industry is valued at 2.2 billion dollars last year, just a fraction of what Hollywood earns in a year. But that is expected to nearly double by 2012, with ticket sales overseas plays a key role.

The ceremony was broadcast live to 600 million viewers, but few of them were actually in Thailand because the show was not on local television.

But hundreds of fans were watching their favorite artists marched to a distinctive green carpet as they arrived at the end of the evening gala on Sunday.

But some of the biggest stars of the night were excluded, including clan Bachchan, India the first family of cinema.

Former Miss World Aishwarya Rai-Bachchan, who has dazzled fans in a full length, STRAPS goldfish satin robe, and her husband Abhishek Bachchan lost their lead roles in "guru" - the rags to riches story of an Indian business magnate.

Another hot celebrity couple, Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone, has picked up prices as the best new players for their respective shares in "Saawariya" and "Om Shanti Om."

Padukone's film "Om Shanti Om," a plot that involves a reincarnated alive, has swept most prices techniques.

Aishwarya Rai Is The Highest Paid Actress In Bollywood

2008-05-11T09:04:00.000-07:00

Aishwarya Rai is a true "Diva", the face that gave Bollywood enormous success in the past and still has strong legs on the ground!

Yes, we are talking about our own Jodhaa, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan who has reached the pinnacle of success after the magnificent response that Jodhaa Akbar received in India and abroad.

The reports are ripe that Ashwarya Rai will be paid a huge 4 crore for Rajnikanth starrer, "Robot", and that means the actress to break all records and will be marked the highest paid actress in India.

Well, even this huge money does not this lady smile, because it is the broken heart that his beloved husband, Abhishek is underway for a long time in Miami for the shooting of newcomer director, Tarun MANSUKHANI of Dostana, produced by Karan Johar!

Aishwarya rai wants To Work With Rajni

2008-04-10T23:05:00.000-07:00

The highly sought Aishwarya Rai, who was refusing films for more than just a lack of time, she refused to Karan Johar comedy "Dostana", because the quirky situations mentioned in the scenario would not worked.

Karan wanted to throw her with Abhishek Bachchan and John Abraham. He has now roped Priyanka Chopra for the female lead.

"I opted out of 'Dostana" because the personal relations between the three of us made me uncomfortable. Now that Abhishek and I are married, the type of unusual situations in "Dostana", but in a comic vein, would not have worked, "said Aishwarya Rai in an interview.

When asked why she accepted superstar Rajnikanth starrer "Robot", Aishwarya Rai said: 'I want to work with Rajni sir, yaar. It is phenomenal. Everybody is talking about this experience. I will actually go through the experience. It's very important for me to come away with something from my films because I gave so much. "

The film is directed by Shankar, who gave his first break Aishwarya Rai "Jeans".

"It's a total Rajni Shankar-styled entertainer. There is no logic to why I am willing to do beyond a desire to work with Rajnikanth. Rajni Shankar and cheese have approached me in so many films, it is embarrassing. "

Q And A of Aishwarya Rai's Interview:

Q: First things first. Did you turn down Karan Johar's 'Dostana'?

A: Yes, I opted out of 'Dostana' because the inter-personal relationships among the three of us made me uncomfortable. Now that Abhishek and I are married, the kind of quirky situations shown in 'Dostana', albeit in a comic vein, wouldn't have worked.'

Q: But 'Dhoom 2' and 'Jodhaa Akbar' worked although you were paired with Hrithik Roshan and not Abhishek?

A: But 'Dhoom' was before marriage and there was no triangle in 'Jodhaa Akbar'. Now the audience can't see me sharing my affections for Abhishek with another guy. I can't tell you why it wouldn't have worked for Abhishek and I as a pair without giving away the plot. Karan Johar wasn't bothered with all these personal considerations, but I felt otherwise. I thought the audience would wonder, 'She likes John and Abhishek equally? No way!'

Q: Now you'll be romancing Rajnikanth in Shankar's 'Robot'?

A: It's a total Rajni-Shankar styled entertainer. There's no logic as to why I agreed to do it beyond the urge to work with Rajnikanth. Shankar and Rajni sir have approached me for so many films, it's embarrassing. Ever since we did 'Jeans' together Shankar has approached me for all his films except 'Boys'.

Rajni sir, being the senior that he is, has shown no egoistic traits in approaching me for his last four-five films. And my refusal to do his films was never misconstrued by him. I admire him for that. It speaks volumes for his seniority and his calibre as a human being to never take offence to my no.'

Q: Is that why you said yes to 'Robot'?

A: This time for 'Robot' it was an immediate yes from me. I just wanted to work with Rajni sir and Shankar. My 'Jeans' with Shankar was a super success. I learnt so much from 'Jeans' and Shankar. 'Robot' too will be a learning experience.

Q: Is it a sci-fi film?

A: It is hard to define. But technically it will take cinema to another level. I can only say I'll come away enriched. It's very important for me to come away with something from my films since I give so much. I want to work with Rajni sir, yaar. He's phenomenal. Everyone speaks of this experience. I'll actually go through the experience.

Q: Well you have a seasoned phenomenon (Amitabh Bachchan) in your own house.

A: Yes, but I share a different equation with the one in my house. They're both institutions. And I'm blessed to work with both. When I look back at all the leading men, directors and technicians I've worked with I feel totally blessed. It's a good place to be in.

Aishwarya Rai Dont Want An Unforgettable Tour

2008-04-05T18:16:00.000-07:00

For obvious reasons, the beautiful Aishwarya Rai Bachchan did not want the Bollywood superstar Salman Khan for the Bachchans Unforgettable tour.

Salman has a huge following NRI and, if included in the tour when it would have been an additional asset for the show, according to Wizcraft.

But Ash was against the proposal as it would have felt that the presence of Salman during the tour might make him feel uncomfortable.

Bollywood mega superstar Amitabh Bachchan is also not in favor of the wound his step-daughter on the tour.

And the result was that Wizcraft had the idea to abandon the inclusion of Salman although it is very close to Wizcraft and participated in the Apsara awards.

The Unforgettable tour will start in July and Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Bipasha Basu, Ritesh Deshmukh, Madhuri Dixit and Akshay Kumar, are set for that.

Saif Ali Khan and Shahid Kapur, are still not confirmed and talks are under way. They will occur across Europe and the United States, Unis.USA.

Aishwarya Rai At Neeta Nulla Party

2008-03-30T19:04:00.002-07:00

Aishwarya Rai stole the show, and our collective breaths, designer Neeta Lulla at the end of the night to bash Henry Tham salon, South Mumbai, Saturday, March 29.

After playing chicken 'bhau "on Friday at the 13th Tina Ambani Harmony Art Show at the Nehru Centre, Worli, Aishwarya played the carefree girl with her mother, Brinda Rai yesterday.

Jamie Lynn, who is waiting for the production of his next film to start Robot, the husband is absent Abhishek Bachchan who was absent on the spot in Miami since the beginning of last week, the shooting of Karan Johar's Dostana.

A date for the production of robots will be announced as soon as southern director Shankar is able to zero in the right cameraman, Aishwarya Rai giving time to catch up with her friends.

The 34-year-old former Miss World (1994) seems to exude more confidence and good humor after throwing the weight she had acquired after marriage. She smiles certainly easier. We like to understand, but it might be painful for the men around her!

We were delighted to see Aishwarya Rai change tack with his style yesterday, bringing to a length of the calf sleeved white lace dress with neckline V.

She balanced the serenity of the pace with her dress lipstick color provocative and smoky eye makeup.

Ornées of gold earrings and bracelets ball of gold, she left her hair open, as on Friday.

Neeta and Aishwarya Rai return long. Aishwarya Rai has remained faithful to Neeta leave the style of its designer, not only in his film, but also on her marriage last year and other major public appearances.

Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gillani Is A Fan Of Aishwarya Rai

2008-03-26T04:10:00.000-07:00

Pakistan's new Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gillani is a big fan of Bollywood star Aishwarya Rai and melody queen Lata Mangeshkar.

"While in prison, I used to watch all the films of Aishwarya Rai on my laptop, in addition to listening to songs Lataji. Let me say that I am a big fan of Aishwarya Rai now," Gillani, a die hard romantic, told a private news channel.

Gillani, who belongs to a family descended from a Sufi saint, has become a fan Lata when he was jailed in 2001 after being arrested by Mushaarraf on charges of abuse of his position as president of the National Assembly to make irregular appointments.

The 55 years in prison the former minister has chosen offers over from President Pervez Musharraf's regime to be released in exchange for cutting ties with the Pakistan People's Party.

With the new Prime Minister of choice for Bollywood actresses and musicians, Pakistanis hope to see more Indian films en route to their show starts.

Aishwarya Rai's personnal Information Leaked On The Internet

2008-03-24T20:37:00.000-07:00

Aishwarya Rai was terribly shocked when her passport was a leak on various Bollywood blogs on the Internet without her knowledge. Her photographs and personal information on the passport is a clear indication that the passport is genuine. It had been issued to her before her marriage because she was holding the title Rai on the passport and is dated May 2006. The production houses are under suspicion for this event shocking because they have access to different passports Bollywood stars and look after their visa problems. It is speculated that someone in the production of businesses fled her original passport. The investigation is going on in full swing and a number of questions were posed to Ash by police authorities to go deep into the matter.

Aishwarya Rai One Of The Highest Paid Bollywood Actress

2008-03-19T00:23:00.000-07:00

Aishwarya Rai carrying home a wage of Rs.40 million for its proposed post of Rajnikant leading lady in Shankar's' robot ', it has become the highest-paid actress in the Indian cinema.

"Yes, it is close to Rs.40 million. And it is very amused when she reads that she is the highest-paid actress in Bollywood. With three shots in a row," guru "," Dhoom 2 "and "Jodhaa Akbar ', Aishwarya Rai's equity at the Rai Bachchan and went through the roof," said a source close to Aishwarya.

"It is not surprising that Aishwarya Rai becoming Rs.40 million. It is still chickens compared to bringing Rajnikant home. He took home Rs.150 million more than fifty percent of its profits from the film. But even he could not make a film commercially viable outside the Tamil belt on his own.

"The dubbed Hindi version of" Chandramukhi "come and go. Rajni and greatest hit" Shivaji - The Boss is in no hurry to be released in Hindi. With Ash in 'robot' it looks like a beautiful film not regional, "said another source close to the project.

Aishwarya Rai Didn't Accept The Role

2008-03-18T01:28:00.000-07:00

Aishwarya Rai has very big names in the world of cinema. She has acted in a few Hollywood films, and some others are in preparation. It is already the highest paid actress in the country. For the Tamil film "Robot" Aishwarya is reportedly being paid 6 crore.

Aishwarya Rai has now received a very large offering of a Hollywood producer. The film is very large and Aishwarya was offered a record 60 crore.

However, there is a catch. It is bound to act without anything on top. Aishwarya Rai is no longer a young and unmarried girl. She is now a "bahu" of the khandan Bachchan. It now needs to be named and also save the name of the family. So there is no way she can accept those roles.

Indian State Criticized Bollywood Film

2008-02-23T02:18:00.000-08:00

An Indian state has ordered on Friday no cinemas to screen a controversial film featuring the most glamorous Bollywood star Aishwarya Rai after violent demonstrations.

Many people from India's Rajput community have held angry protests over the image of a love story between King Mughal Akbar and a Hindu princess, saying the film has distorted the history and demonstrated their ancestors in poor light.

"The screening of the film was suspended and not prohibited," Shivraj Singh Chouhan, the chief minister of central state of Madhya Pradesh, said in Bhopal.

"Jodhaa Akbar" - said to be one of the most expensive films ever made by Bollywood - depicts a love story between the 16th century Mughal Akbar sovereign and the Rajput princess Jodha Bai. But Rajputs say Jodha Akbar was actually the daughter-in-law. In addition, they say that their wives were fiercely opposed to marriage with the Mughals.

Several bands have attacked cinemas and forced disruption of the film in many cities throughout the northern and central India.

Cinemas in the western state of Rajasthan, where the protests began, have refused to show the film after threats of violence.

Aishwarya Rai Determined To Write Autobiography

2008-02-19T16:50:00.000-08:00

Stunning Bollywood Aishwarya Rai could tell its story through the life of a book.

Life has been a roller coaster for Aishwarya Rai since its fortunes had turned around with his gain in Miss World tiara. After the doe-eyed beauty carved a niche for itself in the Hindi film industry, and has undergone numerous personnel changes before finding the man of her dreams in hubby Abhishek Bachchan.

It is a life worth documenting and many authors and publishers have been approached on several occasions with Aishwarya Rai propose to do a book about his life.

So far Aishwarya Rai did not give nod to him.

Aishwarya Rai manager Hari Singh told a Mumbai tabloid that Aishwarya Rai could write his biography instead of giving the job to someone else.

Singh said: Aishwarya Rai was fond of taking notes on the events of her life in a personal diary. There is a possibility that the material of this newspaper might one day be in the form of an autobiographical book.

Reports suggest that moving to Aishwarya Rai could take the help of her mother Vrinda Rai writer in this endeavour the author of his own.

Aishwarya Rai On Valentines Day

2008-02-15T01:44:00.000-08:00

Abhishek Bachchan took two days off from the shoot of Rakyesh Omprakash Mehra's Delhi and 6 is back in the city of Jaipur, to be with his wife Aishwarya Rai, on Valentine's Day.

The couple will celebrate its first Valentine together, and will also be present at the premiere of Aishwarya Rai Jodhaa Akbar.

A source of unity 6 informs Delhi, "Abhishek was very excited about her first Valentine's Day after marriage.

Although he initially wanted to surprise Aishwarya Rai landing up in Mumbai, without him say on the subject, later he decided to inform. Mehra has been requested to give him two days off.

Mehra gladly accepted and gave him a few days off. "Abhishek returned to the city last night and it is expected to have a lunch date with his wife.

The couple will then attend the premiere of his film Jodhaa, Aishwarya, Akbar of Imax Adlabs in Wadala. Abhishek then join his unit on Friday morning.

The rest of the cast including Atul Kulkarni and Divya Dutta are still in Jaipur shooting for the film.

Incidentally, even the father should be Bachchan in Mumbai for the first. It will arrive today Simla, where he is shooting for Shoe Bite.

The whole family with Bachchan Amar Singh, will attend the opening of Jodhaa Akbar.

Aishwarya Rai Role The Husband Of Buddha

2008-02-13T19:57:00.000-08:00

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, after playing Mumtaz for Sir Ben Kingsley's Taj Mahal, not simply the role of Yashodhara - wife of Siddharth, known throughout the world as the Lord Gautama Buddha, an NRI in the film. Pan Nalin, who made the critically acclaimed Valley of Flowers starring Milind Soman and his French wife Jampanoï Mylène, was reportedly assured by Aishwarya Rai Bachchan that it is prepared to do the role.

"This is a multi-billion dollar project, and I am backed by Oscar winner Barnet Bian producer and one of the major companies in India that enters homes in film production with this project. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is perfect for the role," said Pan, who is in Mumbai to convince the bahu Bachchan to make his film.

Ash apparently heard the story and asked Pan various technical issues and logistics on the project. She wanted to see his previous film and promised to come back to him. The highlight of the meeting was when Ash reportedly called Pan, which will play Gautama Budha. The filmmaker says, "I replied" Abhishek Bachchan, it is not perfect for the role? "Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was zapped and told me to get in touch with her husband who is in Jaipur. My only concern is that Abhishek will shave his head. "

Pan is aware that few films about Buddha are already in the pipeline Shekhar Kapoor and Shyam Benegal expressing interest in doing so. "But my film will be different, it will be told from the point of Gautam Buddha's wife, Yashodhara," says producer shaken ..

Aishwarya Rai: "Robot"

2008-02-04T01:03:00.000-08:00

Everyone knows that the title of Rajinikanth - Aishwarya Rai starrer "Robot" will probably be modified in a timely fashion keeping an eye on the tax concession granted by the Tamil Nadu government for Tamil titles.

Although "Robot" is director Shankar's favorite title, it is planned to change the title for practical reasons and for better use local flavour.

It is said that the veteran writer Sujatha, the dialogue writer of the mega project, proposed a title. It is thought he had suggested "Iyandiran 'or' Iyandira. Tamil The title is closer to the meaning conveyed by" Robot ".

It should be recalled that Sujatha wrote a novel revolving around a powerful machine. The title was' Iniya Iyandira "(My Beloved Machine).

Aishwarya Rai On An 1 on 1 Interview With Jodha Akbar

2008-01-30T02:09:00.000-08:00

Aishwarya Rai takes a one on one interview with Jodha Akbar...Whatever happens Aishwarya Rai looks always gorgeous as always:

Watch the interview:

Aishwarya Rain In A Film "Robot"

2008-01-26T07:22:00.000-08:00

Finally, it's Aishwarya Rai Bacchan! The glamor is the actress star of the film Tamil opposite Rajnikant icon in the science fiction film "Robot" if there is no official confirmation either from the producer or director.

Aishwarya Rai Bacchan said to the media that it would be twinning with Rajnikant in the film directed by Shankar. This will be his second project with Shankar after "Jeans", released in 1998. She had opposed a star Prashant in 'Jeans'.

Two weeks ago, Shankar had signed superstar Rajnikant for the lead role in "Robot". Since then, the media have speculated about Aishwarya Rai Bacchanor Deepika Padukone for lead opposite Rajni.

According to sources in the film industry, Shankar was in Mumbai with the script and the former Miss World had responded positively after "after reading the script from top to bottom '.

Even for Shankar's' Sivaji: The Boss', the rumour mills Aishwarya Rai Bacchan had predicted that the woman opposite Rajnikant lead, but low profile Shriya Sharan was roped in at the end.

Rajnikant One of the girls was also named Aishwarya.

After the success of "Sivaji: The Boss', Shankar announced that he will repeat 57 years, actor from" Robot "- one billion Rs.1 film, which predicts the industry will be a bigger success.

Both Rajni Shankar and would be willing to "Robot" becomes an international success.

Maestro A.R. Rahman will compose the music. The film will be distributed in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu languages and will be distributed by London-based International Ayingaran.

Aishwarya Rai's Shooting Wasn't Enough

2008-01-07T10:06:00.000-08:00

Ashutosh Gowarikar's Jodhaa Akbar has been in trouble from day one. The director, who is anxious to release the film in the month of January, was to ignore the release. Now, it is understood that the director has suffered severe back pain and executes all its activities lying on the bed.

If all this were not enough, Ashutosh, who was recently publishing, have realized that a scene he shot with Aishwarya Rai was not up to the mark. Our source claims unit, the director pictured a scene where Aishwarya Rai will ride a horse in a sequence of combat. The director wanted an aggressive expression on the face of Aishwarya Rai, but to his dismay, he realized later that Ashutosh is looking frightened on the horse. In less time on his hands, he can re-shoot the entire scene and will morph its expression with the latest communications technology. It is now trying to figure out the technique with which he can rectify the situation. Ashutosh did not realize that when he was shooting or even later, when he had attended the scene to the whole. "

The source continued: "It is not known whether these situations or short sequences will further delay the film. Ashutosh tries his best with a time that further delay will only harm working on the project.

Is Aishwarya Rai Pregnant?

2007-12-19T19:11:00.000-08:00

Is there a Salim on the road? Actress Aishwarya Rai, Jodha Bai of the period epic "Jodhaa-Akbar", is "enjoying the speculation" about her pregnancy in the media. And it refuses to rise to the bait.

"If I walk too much or if I want to dupatta wrapped in a hand, the media are rampant speculation, the next day. Well, I am going as well as flows," said the former Miss World became chirpy actress Chatoyants in a cloud of green chiffon and diamonds.

Aishwarya Rai was in the capital to unveil a new collection of Nakshatra diamond jewelry, a brand it represents.

It is not even threatened by the return of Madhuri Dixit in "Aaja Nachle. "Have you watched 'Devdas'?" Aishwarya Rai shot back when asked how she take the former superstar of the opening.

Aishwarya Rai is comfortable in his new role.

"This new phase of my life, as women Abhishek (Bachchan), was special. I have another set of parents in Amit (Amitabh Bachchan) and Jayaji. Goodwill of the media and the general population was also important , "the Actress said.

The actress is full of memories of "Jodhaa-Akbar".

"This is a director of the film all the way. Ashutosh Gowariker is a filmmaker committed, and it was for me another project that I enjoyed. The choice was between two films Ashutosh who was undecided what he will do first. Messaged Then he told me one day saying that you will be my Jodha. I said why not? "Recalls Aishwarya Rai.

There is no connection from Aishwarya Rai with Jodha Bai, Emperor Akbar favorite Hindu queen, whose identity remains a mystery.

"Ashutosh is not here to give a lesson in history. It just made a film about moving love story between and Jalaluddin Akbar Jodha Bai. It's an inspiring story. They were two persons who had arranged a marriage between religion despite the Done they came from different backgrounds, "she said.

The only aspect of Jodha Bai identified with the actress is his "silence". "It has made its presence felt through its silence and speaks only when she wanted to be heard," said Aishwarya Rai.

Speaking of the love of diamonds and accessories, she said: "Diamonds are a woman that the cars were male."

The actress is nostalgic about his first diamond. "I received from my father. Was a diamond ring that belonged to my grandmother."

The remaining diamonds, it has acquired along the way "with the experience and they were invaluable."

Aishwarya Rai Biography

2007-10-25T19:34:00.000-07:00

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was born on November 1, 1973. She won the Miss World contest in 1994 and then to pursue a career as an actor. Aishwarya Rai is often touted as the most beautiful woman on earth. She is one of the most popular actresses in India, and is currently working on several international projects, like Chaos with Meryl Streep and Last Legion, which is about to publish soon.

She made her film debut in the Mani Ratnam Iruvar (1997) and had his first critical and commercial success with Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999), with whom she has repeated that success with Devdas (2002).

Since then, she has played in nearly 40 Hindi, Tamil, Bengali and English movies. Today it is considered one of the most popular actresses of India and the Indian actress best known throughout the world. Rai is married to actor Abhishek Bachchan Indian and stepdaughter of Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan.

Aishwaya Rai Will Speak Tamil

2007-10-18T19:03:00.000-07:00

After a long gap, Aishwarya Rai will appear in a Tamil film. His release Forth coming in Hindi "Jodha Akbar" opposite Hrithik Roshan will be doubled and published in Tamil.

The story is about the love story and Akbar Jodha Bai, played by Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai. The music is by AR Rahman.

Aishwarya Rai had acted in movies, including 'Devdas',' Jeans', 'Kandu Kandu Kondein Kondein "in Tamil before.

His films such as "Taal" were dubbed and released in Tamil. Hopefully "Jodha Akbar" will delight fans of Aishwarya Rai in Tamilnadu ..

Aishwarya Rai Is Well-liked In China

2007-10-05T00:08:00.000-07:00

Seems like Bollywood have a substantial following in the sub-provincial district of Shenzhen, China. And it’s no other than Aishwarya Rai who is a sizzling favorite.

Just differing to the royal hotel Pavilion on the Huaqiang Road is a massive L’Oreal hoarding featuring Aishwarya Rai. "She’s gorgeous. I pass throughout this road each day and by no means be unsuccessful to have a look at the hoarding," says Zu Shan, who workings as a marketing executive of an advertising company. Aishwarya Rai is the brand ambassador of L’Oreal’s cosmetic products.

"Aishwarya Rai is a superior actress. I have seen nearly all of her shows," he says.

Zu Shan’s desired male celebrity is Abhishek Bachchan. "The two make a enormous duo," he says.

Zeng Fangjun too loves Aishwarya Rai’s gorgeousness as well as her acting aptitude.
"Aishwarya is pretty talented. I got to watch several of her films on the local cable network," says the communications manager of an IT firm.

Local channels similar to CCTV feature Indian movies with Chinese sub-titles.

Zeng Fangjun said she watched "Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam", "Devdas" and "Aur Pyar Ho Gaya" amongst supplementary on cable TV. Zeng’s Indian pals also afford her with their stock of Aishwarya Rai Film.

Aishwarya Rai To Play Magical Taj Mahal Gorgeousness

2007-10-03T18:43:00.000-07:00

Bipasha Basu is placed at the incursion into Hollywood with a phenomenal role offered to it by Ben Kinglsey. Her first international project will be Mughal comprising historical Aishwarya Rai which plays in fact her mother in film.

Bipasha will play Jahanara Begum in film-quest the devoted girl of Mumtaz Mahal (Aishwarya Rai). “It is a very particular character which Ben asked me to play. We already spoke about it, and now we must establish the dates,” Bipasha indicates.

“The film is on the building of Taj Mahal,” said Kingsley, who produces film. “The Romance will also include the insulation of Jahan Shah during years in a cell of prison. ”

Kingsley says his house of production currently worked with a scenario writer on the project.

He said Aishwarya Rai accepted to make film when he spoke to him during stripping about The Last Legion an classic about Hollywood about the Roman Empire.

Aishwarya Rai And Abhishek Bachchan Pictures In Boston

2007-09-24T20:23:00.000-07:00

Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai and her husband actor Abhishek Bachchan were spotted walking in Boston, Massachusetts. Aishwarya Rai is currently in Boston to film The Next Pink Panther.

The casually outfit couple looked comfortable and glad. Aishwarya Rai wore jeans of right end of high tide with a yellow top of v-neck. Abhishek was attired pareillement in jeans and a full white of casings sweated the shirt.

Aishwarya Rai, 33, seems to have had hair make. It maintained the model posed unequal but the glance of hair a lighter of shade and less bulky.

Abhishek, which is the ambassador of mark for Flying Machine jeans, recently indicated the pressure, “I am most comfortable in a pair of jean. ”

We see that that here and if all is well such are jeans of machine of flight which it carries because it also said, “the flying machine, is on the par with the rest, créativement and technically. It takes place about time when we took a step on the international platform here as well”.

Abhishek Bachchan, which is currently stripping for Drona, appears to have the hangar any weight additional, which it gained during the stripping of the guru. It is known to strike the room of gymnastics rather regularly nowadays.

Aishwarya Rai Dressed In Jewelry For Jodhaa Akbar

2007-09-18T00:41:00.000-07:00

Aishwarya Rai entirely dressed in jewelry for Jodhaa Akbar.

Jodhaa-Akbar is the approaching film of Ashutosh Gowariker probable to be released in January 11, 2008. Hrithik Roshan acting Akbar and Aishwarya Rai as Jodhaa Bai in guide roles. This movie is all about the romance between the Mughal Emperor Akbar, the Great and his Hindu wife, Jodhabai. Music maestro A.R. Rahman will be the composer for the movie.

Bollywood Queen Aishwarya Rai Rode An Elephant For A Scene

2007-09-16T21:05:00.000-07:00

Now that her problems with the department of customs finished, there are merry tidings for the Queen Aishwarya Rai of the beauty of Bollywood. She’s back to Jaipur shoot for Jodha-Akbar d' Ashutosh Gowariker with Hrithik Roshan.

“It goes nice! ” Aishwarya described of Jaipur while it prepared with the growth of the day.

Thus, did it make a horsemanship of horse and the sword-combat up to now?

“None of the on top of, but I am be carried an elephant for a scene. And its name was Lakhi. After Dhoom 2 and its environment and accessories of point, to enter a world of the elephants and splendour of Mughal is a true shock of culture. And a true challenge for Hrithik and me after Dhoom 2,” Aishwarya Rai indicated IANS.

“But which is the life of an actor without challenges? I am with a stage in my career where I must reinvent myself constantly.”

About the turn of elephant, Aishwarya Rai described with a snigger, “it was not exactly a single experience. I am assembled a front elephant for the bride and the damage of Gurinder Chaddha, although very briefly.

“In Jodha-Akbar all is refined better. I guess that I must be the only actress of my generation to have made two turns of elephant.”

Aishwarya Rai - Dream Girl Of Thai Army Lt. Panupat Danpanich

2007-09-11T21:37:00.000-07:00

To be leading of army is not any excuse so that it throws tears of “separation” for his “dream girl” who is not the any other than diva Aishwarya Rai Bachchan the Bollywood Queen.

I wish that Aishwarya Rai were not married, known as Lt. Panupat Danpanich of Thai Royal Army (TRA) which is on a visit here to be taken part in a common exercise of army to fight total terrorism.

A preserving ventilator of former Miss World, Lt. Panupat Danpanich, during a conversation without ceremony with UNI, admits that it was still with the stomach the fact that the beauty floor-observed attached the bridal node with Abhishek Bachchan.

The young leader said that it was not only, which loved the actress, but there were thousands of its young fans in Thailand.

Once put questions about his device more seizing, lieutenant Panupat answered,” defect of the sound reproduction it of the eyes, the very blue eyes and his pretty smile.

It is perfect image. The leader also claimed to have seen the film majority of Aishwarya Rai but could hardly remember any name.

"I maintenances right to observe it in film because I am not Hindi.I have pleasure only to look at it.” Without counting that Aishwarya Rai, Shah Rukh Khan puts the pulse of the hundreds of girls thaïes packing, he said to add that the religious periodic publications of TV like Ramayana and Mahabharata were also popular in its country.

Bollywood Queen - Aishwarya Rai

2007-09-07T03:22:00.000-07:00

Who is the most beautiful woman in the world? One half-century ago, Hollywood would have presented it to us. Grace Kelly, Ingrid Bergman or perhaps Elizabeth Taylor. But today, Bob corresponding Simon brings back the woman who currently holds the title, at least according to thousands' of Web sites, Internet votes and equalizes Julia Roberts, is somebody whom you probably never intended to speak. Its name is Aishwarya Rai, and it is an actress living and working in Bombay, India.

The reigning queen of the Indian cinema, and also a classically qualified dancer, Aishwarya Rai held the first role of 24 films during seven last years.

Aishwarya Rais Hot Pictures

2007-09-05T22:55:00.000-07:00

click to enlarge pictures of Aishwarya Rai

Aishwarya Rai And Hrithik Roshan Did Very Sumptous Diet

2007-09-03T20:51:00.000-07:00

Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai were treated with a sumptuous treat while drawing an order for the film Jodha Akbar d' Ashutosh Gowarikar.

Recently, and Hrithik Roshan drawn for a scene ashes in which ash (as Jodha princess) is used delicious traditional food as Hrithik (as Akbar emperor). Independently of both holds the first role, 18 other actors took part in the order. The actors played the ministers of Akbar.

It is learned it that special cooks were called of Ràjasthàn to prepare food for the shooting with the studio of Nitin Desai in Karjat.

Hrithik and ash supposedly indicated Ashutosh Gowarikar in advance to require of the cooks to employ less ghee in food. The food of Rajasthani generally contains much ghee. Hrithik and Aishwarya Rai, which are very particular about their modes, would not have eaten food with high content of greases.

Secondly, though only 20 people had to take part in the scene, the cooks were known as to make a sumptuous treat for 80 people because several projectiles had to be taken again.

Consequently, the cooks made traditional delicacies rich and stop sprinkling. Although food looked at very colored, it had very small spices and the ghee.

The reports indicate that Hrithik and ash liked food. And both stars was not occupied to make double catches for some projectiles.

After the shooting, the treat was made available to the shooting are used as team-member, who appreciated the sumptuous meal with full delight.

Aishwarya Rai Spends The Nights Without Sleep

2007-08-30T20:25:00.000-07:00

Aishwarya Rai spends the nights without sleep nowadays. The actress is back on the sets of Jodha Akbar, drawing during the day and doubling the night. The actress works really the round-the-clock to finish drawing for her film before it flies to far to Europe.

A member of unit says to us about the program of ash in the last three days. “Aishwarya Rai leaves its house by 5.30 hours of the morning to reach the ND studios at Karjat by 7.30 hours of the morning, and is ready with its make-up by 9 hours of the morning to start to draw for Jodha Akbar with its Co to hold the first role Hrithik Roshan. Monday evening, to incinerate on the left the studio to approximately 18 h. to reach the studio of doubling for same film. A narrow associate of formless ash,” just after the session of doubling, it attended the forecast of Ramgopal Varma Ki Aag. Shortly after the sifting of film, the actress with her members of family left so that the Siddhivinayak Temple takes part in a puja of early-morning, “it says.

To incinerate turned over to the house and on the left for the place of her mother for Raksha Bandhan early the morning, as it had to turn over to the growth for Jodha Akbar. Hari Singh, sales manager of ash indicates to us “Aishwarya Rai is a very professional actress and engagement is the key word for it. I do not think that it even handled the beater an eyelid in the last 48 hours, which have gone near for Monday. Even today it will turn over shooting and will move directly for the doubling of its film. It must conclude all its engagement before it will seek far its international project, 'it adds.

Aishwarya Rai Wishes For Having A Baby

2007-08-26T21:58:00.000-07:00

Aishwarya Rai indicates that it appreciates the married life: an expression which clearly showed on its face while it accompanied her husband Abhishek Bachchan with the royal hotel by York in Toronto last week.

It spoke to give instructions of media organized by international entertainment Mumbai-based of Wizcraft unforgettable excursion to announce Bachchans' of 18 countries, beginning July 2008.

He was asked whether it projects is to have a baby, when the regulator with the podiume intervened to point out journalists whom they should limit their questions only related to the unforgettable excursion.

But Aishwarya insisted to answer the question, to say: “I wait with interest to have a baby. I appreciate my married life, no question about it. I have an incredible husband and the life continues. ”

It implied that the marriage does not mean the beginning of following phase. “Yes, there is much more of the responsibilities and the life is agitated, but this (marriage) was a very conscious decision. I am very happy. We take the life while it comes and that take one day at the same time. ”

Ashwarya and Abhishek chose Toronto to announce the launching of their next unforgettable excursion having developed a special affinity for the city, thus after their last visit in January for the first world one of the guru.

“It was very, very the cold that evening, something we are not accustomed to come from Mumbai,” said Abhishek. “When we reached the theatre of Elgin and we left the car, people had awaited fresh fact to survive during hours. We had a walking problem of the car in the theatre because the weather was very cold. To just imagine the difficult situation of the assistances. ”
“That,” additional Abhishek, “left a durable impression on us. And thus all the times that we have the occasion to come here and to make any kind of work or an event, it overpower. it returns to us happy. ”

Aishwarya Rai Wax Model Reveiled

2007-08-26T21:42:00.000-07:00

Aishwarya Rai (Bachchan), the total face of the Indian film industry and former Miss World became the first Indian celebrity to make show her wax model at Madame Tussauds Museum in the historic Time Square in New York.

In minutes of revealing of its realistic model got dressed in the red sari complexes modeled, that it them ventilators in New York started to be assembled the museum to admire the wax figure.

The revealing of the model, borrowed by Madame Tussauds in her museum of relative in London will be on posting during six weeks before being returned.

Other Indian personalities immortalized with Madame Tussauds include Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan and superstar tamoul Rajnikanth, Mahatma Gandhi, Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi.

With the father and the wife doing it with Madame Tussauds, Abhishek should be a worried man.

Aishwarya Rai Exclusive Pictures In Pink Panther 2

2007-08-24T02:25:00.000-07:00

Here some exclusive pictures of Aishwarya Rai of the “Pink Panther 2”. Its nice to see the hubby Abhishek giving the company of actress enters of the cuts.

Aishwarya Rai Choose Out Of Karan Johar’s Film

2007-08-22T20:27:00.000-07:00

After having considered its role in next Dharma the productions dare, Aishwarya Rai decided to leave the project.
There was a cast iron rehandling in production of nearest Karan Johar who will be directed by his auxiliary Tarun Mansukhani. However untitled the film was at the beginning designed to hold the first role Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan in roles of wire. Ash had apparently indicated yes to film after having heard the scenario.
But it changed opinion after the manuscript and its role in him was reported with it in detail.

The reports/ratios indicate that the role of ash in film had a sexy angle.
Is not maintaining a woman married and is a bahu of Bachchan, ashes play for such roles more. In fact, one it believes popularly that Bachchans did not really approve the hot act of ash in Dhoom 2.
Little laid out to play the part in the production of Karan, to incinerate supposedly had a very frank maintenance with Johar and explained its point of view with him.
Karan says that it respects the decision of ash. So much now Priyanka Chopra was roped to fill ash inside

place in film. Priyanka previously functioned with Abhishek in Bluffmaster and it also makes Drona with him.

As for ash, it does not have any film shortage with its hubby.

Aishwarya Rai With Steve Martin Shoots In Paris

2007-08-22T20:09:00.000-07:00

Aishwarya Rai began the shooting for its “Pink Panther 2” from Hollywood film in Paris.

After having visited Toronto and New York last week (where they announced the “Unforgettable Tour” Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan flew to Paris early this week. They are not there for holidays, but because ash started to draw for the pink panther 2 from Monday this week.

Pictures of Abhishek at Internet exposure accompanying Aishwarya Rai to the sets of film.

In “Pink Panther 2”, Aishwarya Rai plays a detective and Sophie karate called expert who joins the inspector Jacques Clouseau (played by Steve Martin) and with his/her colleague (played by Alfred Molina) to catch an intelligent robber and evasive which steals the expensive pieces of art of various countries of the world.

The shooting of film was made on the streets of Paris. Ash drew its scenes with Steve Martin and Alfred Molina. It seemed brilliant in a white coat of ditch and metal Christian shoes of parliament-toe of Louboutin.

Hubby Abhishek Bachchan also accompanied ash on the sets. While ash drew its scenes, Abhi trailed with its international agent, Simone Sheffield. Ash would go often again in Abhi after shooting of its scene. Abhi, also, seemed in vain in a black jacket and jeans.

This programs shooting of “Pink Panther 2” does not require ash to remain during many days. However, it will draw intensively for film as from September at October.

The “Pink Panther 2” is directed by Harald Zwart. The film is placed at the release in 2009.

Aishwarya Rais's Performance Shocks Ram Gopal Varma

2007-08-19T20:44:00.000-07:00

In her first time in its career Aishwarya Rai freely completely went the make-up for Sarkar 2” of Ram Gopal Varma “and the director says that it had the period of his life drawing with it.

“Very frankly, I wondered what it had in the store because I before had ever worked with it. And considering following Sarkar is dark, intense, vintage and true film I was apprehensive about at which distance Aishwarya could throw its immense charm,” IANS called by Varma.

But the bahu of Bachchan took by surprise.

“It shocked me with its execution. Without too many repetitions and certainly without being present all pre-to draw the Aishwarya Rai workshop was held until Amitabh Bachchan and in Abhishek in each scene. Assistances will be shocked with its execution,” Varma known as.

“I cannot see film functioning without it. But to quote me bus statement the film could have functioned without Mr. Bachchan and Abhishek but not without Aishwarya Rai is as to say the “Godfather” could make without Brando and Pacino,” it added.

Aishwarya Rai Pictures In New York

2007-08-17T01:13:00.000-07:00

The Bollywood Bug bit New York recently when the wax statue of Aishwarya Rai was revealed in the place of Time Square City. Here some pictures. Click the pictures to enlarge.

Aishwarya Rai and John Abraham Paired Off in Rohan Sippy’s Film

2007-08-10T17:11:00.000-07:00

John Abraham and Aishwarya Rai will comprise in the adventure romantic to produce by Rohan Sippy and directed by Sriram Raghavan, the mirror of Mumbai pays.

Rohan is little laid out to confirm the report indicating simply, “John signed. We must still take a call about the remainder of the cast”.

However, Sriram Raghavan, was received more, “we approached Aishwarya and it was appropriate. But we must still carry out the formalities. We begin stripping this November. ”

The report comes as surprised since Aishwarya is known to have it hands already completely with much of producers eager to sign it upwards. Moreover, there were signals that the relations between Abhishek and John are not the best, though both were thick at one time.
If the report/ratio is true, Rohan Sippy, which is known to be close to Abhishek and earlier worked with him out of films such as Kuch Naa Kaho (2003) and Master of bluff (2005), was probably instrumental by obtaining the assent of Aishwarya.

The decision of Aishwarya could also be a result of the recent inclination of Bachchan building the bridges, which they so much briskly burned just one moment ago. Moreover, the continuation of the pressure Amitabh Bachchan offered a branch olive to Shah Rukh Khan and there is even maintenance of fielding Aishwarya with respect to Shah Rukh in the film robot of Sci fi to direct by director of the south Shankar.

It is also possible the bad vibes between Abhishek and John was nothing to pose more than competing.
The “friendship of John and Abhishek turned sour because of increasing competition in their professional lives. They were several occasions in the past where they were in grinding for same films,” a mirror of Mumbai called by source.

Aishwarya Rai To Lead “The Pink Panther-2”

2007-08-09T02:26:00.000-07:00

Bollywood Aishwarya Rai was placed to hold the first role with the actor Steve Martin in The Pink Panther sequel.

The actors Andy Garcia, John Cleese and Alfred Molina also joined to be used it as team-member of Colombia Pictures/MGM’s The Pink Panther 2.

The Indian actress will hold the first role as a detective and expert with the gangster Molina and Garcia, who join the forces with gaffer the French police force revealing Jacques Clouseau, to play by Martin, to catch the thief who has been stealing a work of art all over the world.

Cleese will play inspector in chief Clouseau’s Inspector Charles Dreyfus in the peak, report of store variety.

Agent Cody Banks, Harald Zwart will direct the film, which was parked by Scott Neustadter, Mike Weber, Lowell Ganz, Babaloo Mandel and Steve Martin.

Robert Simonds will produce the film and Ira Shuman will be the executive producer.

The continuation, which was announced in March 2006, is programmed for a release on February 13 2009.

Aishwarya Rai Inspired The Movie Idea

2007-08-04T18:10:00.000-07:00

The filmmaker Satya Prakash Mangtani, which was inspired by the family of Bachchan, is placed to make a film based on Abhishek Bachchan - Aishwarya Rai- “entitled ‘Kuch Na Kuch to Baat Hai’.

The film will turn around the real characters based on Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Salman Khan, Karisma Kapoor and Vivek Oberoi. The small film budget will hold the first role the actor of the south Manie molded in the role of Abhishek. Heroin to play the part of ash must be still confirmed. “We seek a girl who has an exact resemblance with ash,” known as author-director KUMAR Mangtani.

The film will go on floors in September with a begin-finish-program. Once asked what if to increase it by Bachchans an objection, the director indicates, “I did not project the family in a cheap way. I want to transport to the assistances that one should not accept the belief of manglik or of non-manglik. I already wrote in Amitabh, asking for his permission, and AM ready to show him the manuscript before him goes on floors. ” “To have by no means tried Me to tarnish their image. I also created an element of suspense at the end of film. Five songs for film were already recorded, of the” KUMAR shares.

Aishwarya Rai Signed For New Movie

2007-08-03T03:24:00.000-07:00

Suniel Shetty had signed Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan for one of his films. Both had given him dates but later they gave the same dates to the `S Sarkar 2 of Gopal Verma of RAM.

Suniel awaited the actors to shoot for these films but the shooting countermanded several times because the actors missed and they were operation occupied for Sakar 2.

Now Suniel will have to longer await the couples to draw for its films. It must suffer the waste of time because it wishes the popular couples to remain in its film.

Aishwarya Rai - "Sarkar II"

2007-08-01T22:33:00.000-07:00

Aishwarya Rai does not play the wife with Abhishek Bachchan in “Sarkar II”, but to play a woman of power. Abhi is married in Tanisha in the same thing. The scenario writer Amit Roy said, of the “plays of ash a character which directs a project of power station.

It comes from an unconditional world of corporation from London and stages in the world from Sarkar. Incinerated the character, which goes by the name of Anita in film, is much in the power getting dressed too. ” The shooting of film already started in Hyderabad. An enormous unit was established in Hyderabad which is used as house of Sarkar. The external scenes will be drawn in Mumbai.

Aishwarya Rai Wants The Leading Role Of Bollywood Version Of Spoof! The Motion Picture

2007-07-31T21:52:00.000-07:00

Bollywood Superstar and reincarnated world deity Aishwarya Rai Spoof! The Motion Picture. The following industry reports that the entire production would be outsourced to required to know why some come relative as Rachel McAdams could be given the first refusal to the play a leading female role blockbuster movie

India

The cinematographic film after industry announces that the whole production would be externalized in India. The news comes after the great blows of fist burst between two central male characters fighting for prominence in the piece of ground of the film which is centered in Agatha Christie-like the arrangement of a cruising on board an ocean - going - covering leading to normal speed the waters off Alaska’s Juneau Bay.

The agent of Aishwarya Rai published a report that the chance to play the part of the "Queen Mudder" seemed a normal choice “because if you say Mudder rather quickly that resembles version of Hindi means “Mother Anyway”. “But Aishwarya is very interested in which scenes of nudity - if which - it could be envisaged to play because having just Marie with a man whom it was naturally worried by her reputation, with a marriage and very jealous reactions and machos of its club of ventilator.” There was no word up to now central frame about nudity and of the sex in next nudity, while waiting for the final manuscript twisting about which Britney of prominence the vagina would play in the piece of ground - something which would be solved by the ethics committee of studio.

Aishwarya Rai - Bollywood To Hollywood

2007-07-23T19:09:00.000-07:00

Aishwarya Rai’s inevitable beginning of Spoke in Hollywood came with an aspect holding the first role from role in the Bride and Prejudice, to improve novel of Jane Austin directed by the curve that he it directing like Beckham, Gurinder Chadha, which had its release of the

United States

in Feburary, 2005.

In its complaint with the stardom of town of braid, Rai appeared on the American TV in a nationally televised interview “60 minutes” and on the late exposure with David Letterman.

In 2005, the actress Aishwarya Rai was followed everywhere of paparazzi when it made an aspect of surprised with the opening of festival 2005 of film of Cannes, and was an important center of the attention on Oprah Winfrey special June 2005, women through the sphere. While waiting, Rai concluded stripping on its larger film from Hollywood up to now playing a princess bizantine from warrior in the last legion, Co-holding the first role with Colin Firth and Ben Kingsley.

Another recent, caused film, presented in first at the film festival of Cannes in May and was prepared for the world release.

Abhisek Aishwarya Wedding Video

2007-07-21T21:30:00.000-07:00

The Biggest Wedding In The Bollywood

The Last Legion 3 - Aishwarya Rai

2007-07-18T04:48:00.000-07:00

It resembles Weinstein Company made a pretty great push for “The Last Legion”, who astonishes very with me. Bottoms of page for film jump everywhere, and it gives basically far principal torsion from the piece of ground of the film immediately - which is that the history is each one of great origin of the legend of King Arthur.

Film month last (read him here, including film images), and found it reviewed to miss I. It resembled a film of TV that somebody tried to pass to far like film device-length worthy of a theatrical release. I am sorry to say that it is not. To put this thing on the TV (or the network of the United States) and to put advertising films around him, and I can see it Po of connection. But on the large screen? People will come feeling left gypped.

Movie trailer of The Last Legion 3:

Famous Interview of Aishwarya Rai

2007-07-16T19:13:00.000-07:00

Aishwarya Rai 9th Placer In Harpers and Queen Most Beautiful List

2007-07-16T18:54:00.000-07:00

Aishwarya Rai made with the most beautiful list of 100 women published by the Queen magazine and Harpers. The beauty of Bollywood was ninth placed just like last year. The actor Angelina Jolie of Hollywood supplemented the list followed by the supermodel Christyaish-loreal.jpg Turlington, the Rania Queen of Jordan and other lights.

Aishwarya Rai Biography

2007-07-16T06:16:00.000-07:00

Aishwarya Rai (Tulu-Kannada: ಐಶ್ವರ್ಯ ರೈ, Devanāgarī: ऐश्वर्या राय, IPA: [æʃvərjɑː rɑːj]) (born November 1, 1973), is a three-time Filmfare Award-winning Indian actress. She was Miss World in 1994 and has acted in Hindi, Tamil, Bengali and English films. Rai is married to Indian actor Abhishek Bachchan and is daughter-in-law to Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bhaduri Bachchan.

Biography

Aishwarya Rai was born in Mangalore, in the South Indian state of Karnataka, to Krishnaraj Rai, a marine engineer, and Vrinda Rai, a writer. Her ancestors are from the Bunt community of Mangalore. Her family later relocated to Mumbai (Bombay). Rai has one elder brother, Aditya Rai who is a film producer.

Rai attended the Arya Vidya Mandir at Santacruz, Mumbai, then entered Ruparel College, Matunga, Mumbai. She was an A student and was on track to become an architect.Her mother tongue is Tulu. She also speaks Hindi, English, Kannada, Marathi and Tamil.

Rai began modeling on the side while pursuing for studies in Architecture, which did not materialise. In the 1994 Miss India contest, she was placed second behind Sushmita Sen, and went on to win the Miss World title that same year and the Miss Photogenic award. After the one year reign as Miss World in London, she then worked as a professional model, in advertising and Indian fashion magazines and later got into Indian film industry.

After much speculation concerning their relationship, her engagement to Abhishek Bachchan was announced on January 14, 2007. The event was heavily covered by the media. They married on April 20, 2007 in a private ceremony held at the Bachchans' bungalow Prateeksha

Career

Aishwarya debuted in Mani Ratnam's Tamil language film, Iruvar (1997) with Mohanlal. She was introduced to Bollywood in the film, Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya; the film did not do well at the box office. However, her third project, a Tamil-language film, Jeans (1998) by S. Shankar was a critical and commercial success for which she was awarded the Filmfare Best Actress Award South. Aishwarya then appeared in many Bollywood films; a few successful films of her career include Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999) and Taal (1999) for which her performance was lauded. She was awarded the Filmfare Best Actress Award for her role in the former. In 2000 she had a supporting role in the hit film Mohabbatein and also in another hit film Josh.

In 2002, Rai appeared with superstars Shah Rukh Khan and Madhuri Dixit in the lavishly produced Devdas, which was a major box-office success and earned her the Filmfare Best Actress Award. The film attracted overseas attention as well, receiving a special screening at the Cannes Film Festival. It was during this time that she garnered the attention of the West as an Indian actress and went on to appear in a few Hollywood projects.

As her name gained popularity in the West, she was chosen by Time magazine in 2004 as one of the World's "100 Most Influential People" and in 2003, appeared on the cover of Time magazine. She was the subject of a 60 Minutes profile on January 2. A month later she appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman. She was also featured on Oprah's "Women Across the Globe" segment. In 2003, she acted in the critically acclaimed and commercial success Bengali film, Chokher Bali, an adaptation of one of Rabindranath Tagore's novels by the same name.

Rai has been a regular at the Cannes Film Festival since 2002, and was a member of the Jury at Cannes in the year 2003. In October 2004, a wax figure of Rai became on display in London's Madame Tussaud's wax museum. The same month, her first foreign film was released: Bride and Prejudice. The film was an Indian version of Jane Austen's classic novel Pride and Prejudice. The film did well commercially in the U.K but not in India. Her next overseas venture, The Mistress of Spices, was critically acclaimed though not commercially successful. She then appeared at the closing ceremony of the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, as part of a performance showcasing Indian culture, on behalf of the 2010 Commonwealth Games, to be held in New Delhi.

In between her overseas acting stints, she appeared in the Indian film Bunty Aur Babli in a hugely popular seven minute dance sequence for the song "Kajra Re". The dance sequence paired Rai with Abhishek Bachchan who, two years later (April 2007), became her husband.

At the end of the year 2006, she had two releases: Umrao Jaan and Dhoom 2. Umrao Jaan did poorly in India; however, her role in Dhoom 2, a sequel to the 2004 hit movie Dhoom brought her great attention. It was a hit commercially too. Both of these films also co-starred Rai's soon-to-be husband, Abhishek Bachchan.

2007 saw the release of Mani Ratnam's Guru which premiered in Toronto. The film, based on the life of successful Indian businessman Dhirubhai Ambani, was both commercially and critically very successful. Her most recent film, Provoked, based on the book "Circle of Light" where she portrays a real life character, was released on 6 April, 2007 in India and the UK. The film did well commercially in the UK It was critically acclaimed all over the world. At the end of April 2007 her first American film, The Last Legion, was released in Russia and the Netherlands. The film is expected to open in North American theaters in August 2007.

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