Priyanka in Paris as a Hot super-model Jun 16, 2008
For his past films Madhur has been turned down by Karisma Kapoor(Satta), Kareena Kapoor(Page 3), Aishwarya Rai (Corporate). Madhur sighs, "It's taken me a long time to get here. Earlier the anthem for Bollywood was Jeena yahan marna yahan from Mera Naam Joker. Now it's Kitne ajeeb rishte hain yahan par from my film Page 3.". (SantaBanta.com)
Aishwarya RaiA look at the life so far of The Queen of Bollywood Jun 10, 2008
Aishwarya Rai's rise to stardom ... The drama stars celebrated husband and wife team Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan alongside Abhishek's father, legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Bollywood divas dare to bare! Jun 9, 2008
It is official, every top star from Rani Mukerji to Aishwarya Rai Bachchan have got into the glam mode more than once in recent times to woo the audience. It becomes a matter of surging ahead of competitors. (India Times, India)
The close-up Jun 9, 2008
I like [Bollywood star] Aishwarya Rai but her style is more girly than mine. Would you ever leave the house without makeup. (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
I am in a happy place, says Aishwarya Jun 6, 2008
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is in a happy frame of mind. Ask her why and she gives reasons aplenty. (India Times, India)
'Sarkar Raj' to release its background score Jun 4, 2008
The film's lead cast Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan released the background score album. Talking to reporters,the Big B spoke about how a background score was very important for a film but is often ignored. (Hindu)
Aishwarya's movies for Pak PM! May 28, 2008
Mukherjee's gift for Pak PM - Aishwarya Rai's movies- ET Cetera-News By Industry-News-The Economic Times ... Mukherjee's gift for Pak PM - Aishwarya Rai's movies28 May, 2008, 1008 hrs IST, PTI ... ISLAMABAD: External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee carried a special gift for Prime Minister Yousuf aza Gilani during his recent visit to Pakistan a box full of movies of Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai. (India Times)
Pakistan PM is a great fan of Aish, SRK May 28, 2008
Islamabad: External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee carried a special gift for Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani during his recent visit to Pakistan a box full of movies of Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai. Gilani, 55, who lists Aishwarya and Shahrukh Khan as his favourite film stars, said it was a "pleasant surprise" when he unwrapped the box presented to him by Mukherjee and found it was full of DVDs of movies starring the Indian actress. (Sify.com, India)
When the Bachchan wife met a Desperate Housewife! May 24, 2008
Aishwarya Rai-Bachchan arrived at the opening night of the Cannes Film Festival last Wednesday decked in a smart black dress where she wowed the crowds and mingled with fellow attendees including Desperate Housewife actress Eva Longria Parker ... Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai and her husband actor Abhishek Bachchan get married ... Aishwarya Rai and Abhisekh Bachchan stage a lavish party. (Times Online)
Zaetta's Bollywood career could take $1m dive: agent May 23, 2008
" Much has been written about the industry's conservative depiction of sexuality, compared with western movies. Despite most Bollywood films revolving around themes of romance, overt physical contact and kissing between co-stars remains rare. In 2006, a lawyer filed a lawsuit against two of the industry's megastars - Aishwarya Rai and Hrithik Roshan - for kissing in a movie. In her Indian Express interview, Zaetta said: "Sex sells. But when youre a foreigner trying to make it in Bollywood, don't... (Sydney Morning Herald)
Tania Zaetta's Bollywood career in doubt May 23, 2008
In 2006, a lawyer filed a lawsuit against two of the industry's megastars - Aishwarya Rai and Hrithik Roshan - for kissing in a movie. In her Indian Express interview, Zaetta said: "Sex sells. But when youre a foreigner trying to make it in Bollywood, don't buy that, however hard they try and convince you.". (Sydney Morning Herald)
Ash too hot to handle at Cannes May 23, 2008
By: Bollywood Mantra Staff on 22nd May 2008. The Bachchan bahurani Aishwarya Bachchan goes bold at Cannes. (Bollywood Mantra)
Svelte Cate Blanchett shows what mum Cannes do May 17, 2008
These included its stars Julianne Moore and Mark Ruffalo, Cannes festival jury members Sean Penn and Natalie Portman, and Eva Longoria, Faye Dunaway, Dennis Hopper, Gillian Anderson, Aishwarya Rai, Mischa Barton and Gael Garcia Bernal. Critics have already discounted the chances of Brazil's two-time Oscar-nominated director Fernando Meirelles winning the festival's prestigious Palme d'Or (Golden Palm) prize with his bleak apocalyptic fable. (The Australian)
Aishwarya's Cannes journey May 17, 2008
Representing Bollywood at the biggest event in world cinema, Cannes, is none other than Aishwarya Rai Bachchan ... Eversince Devdas was screened there in 2002, Aishwarya Rai has been almost a regular at Cannes. (NDTV.com)
Funny side of the 61st Cannes Film Festival May 17, 2008
Mumbai: From Hollywood's star couple, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, to Bollywood's star couple Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan, the who's who of showbiz hit the red carpet on Thursday night for the premiere of Kung Fu Panda at Cannes. Also spotted on the red carpet were the film's stars Jack Black and a giant panda, Dustin Hoffman, Lucy Lui and Eva Longoria. (CNN-IBN)
Media should be restrained: Deepika May 16, 2008
You remind me of Aishwarya Rai. I'll take that as a compliment. (Sify)
Stars out for Cannes first night May 16, 2008
Also present were Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai, actor Dennis Hopper and X-Files star Gillian Anderson. Thursday sees Hunger, a film by first-time British director Steve McQueen, open the festival's secondary competition, Un Certain Regard. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
UP cops raid Amar's house in Kolkata May 14, 2008
In the wake of the raid on Amar Singh's company guesthouse, Mulayam Singh on Tuesday said the SP general secretary was being harassed because he had arranged two luxury buses, which he referred to as "raths", for carrying Amitabh Bachchan's family and other VIPs like Chandrababu Naidu to Daulatpur in Barabanki for the inauguration of a college named after Aishwarya Rai on January 27. Later, police found that the addresses of the bus owners, registered in Hamirpur, UP, were fake. (India Times, India -- Community News)
Does beauty need enhancements? May 12, 2008
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Kareena Kapoor, Deepika Padukone and Madhuri Dixit Nene can come for a shoot just after theyve woken up and still look stunning, he says. Fashion choreographer Sharmila Khanna agrees with Daboos choice of Deepika and adds Rhea Pillai to the list. (India Times, India)
'Sarkar' set for IIFA May 5, 2008
It stars Amitabh Bachchan, his son Abhishek Bachchan, and Abhishek's wife Aishwarya Rai in their first role together since their wedding last April and "Guru.". Amitabh Bachchan, who is also IIFA's brand ambassador, held a press conference in Bangkok to give details of the multi-event spectacle that combines Indian cinema, a business forum, fashion show, community activities and red-carpet award presentation. (Variety)
Amitabh Bachchan to play 'Bangabandhu' Sheikh Mujibur Rahman May 5, 2008
The agency said Big B's son Abhishek will act in the role of a young Mujib while his daughter-in-law and former Miss Universe Aishwarya Rai and renowned actress Shabana Azmi are also assigned key roles in the film. According to reports, veteran Indian film director Shyam Benegal will direct the movie, which will be made in English and subsequently dubbed into Bengali, Hindi and other languages. (Hindu)
Five vie for Bollywood honors Apr 18, 2008
Drawing mentions for leading actress are Aishwarya Rai for "Guru," Deepika Padukone for "Om shanti om," Kareena Kapoor for "Jab We Met," Tabu for "Cheeni kum" and Vidya Balan for "Bhool bhulaiyaa.". Nominations in 13 categories were announced Wednesday by superstar Amitabh Bachchan on behalf of Idea-IIFA in New Delhi. (Variety)
US sales smudge L'Oreal results Apr 17, 2008
Actress Aishwarya Rai is among L'Oreal's "spokesmodels". Cosmetics firm L'Oreal has blamed tough trading in the US for lower-than-expected sales in the first three months of 2008. (BBC News -- Europe)
IIFA nominations out, Taare Zameen... misses out Apr 17, 2008
Abhishek Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan and Shahid Kapoor were nominated in the best actor category while Aishwarya Rai, Kareena Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Tabu and Vidya Balan were nominated in the best actress catagory. Nominees for the best director included Anurag Basu, David Dhawan, Imtiaz Ali, Mani Ratnam, Priyadarshan and Shimit Amin. (CNN-IBN)
I want to work with Rajni sir, yaar: Ash Apr 11, 2008
Everyone speaks of this experience. I'll actually go through the experience. (Hindustan Times)
Mumbai girl Miss India Universe '08 Apr 6, 2008
The beauty paegant brought international fame to Sushmita Sen, Aishwarya Rai, Lara Dutta, Priyanka Chopra and Dia Mirza among others in recent years. The elimination rounds were interspersed with scintillating performances by Bollywood divas Kareena Kapoor, Bipasha Basu and Sameera Reddy. (India Times)
I'll dance better than Tanushree: Rakhi Sawant Apr 5, 2008
And for (facial) expressions I like Aishwarya Rai. I completely believe in taking care of my body: Roshni Chopra. (SantaBanta.com)
Mangalore: Heart Care Camp held at Father Muller - Images Apr 3, 2008
Once tipped as the 'action hero' of Indian cinema, versatile Bollywood actor Ajay Devgan, who turned Aishwarya Rai has declined to co-star with Hollywood wonder-boy Will Smith again. This is the third. (Mangalorean.com)
Copy Cat: Rani? Apr 3, 2008
Her outfit looked similar to what Aishwarya Rai Bachchan had worn over a year ago at an event. Just for the record, the two actresses were friends at one point. (Times of India)
Aishwarya to act with Vikram Apr 2, 2008
Pairing with numero uno Aishwarya Rai in a movie or at least in a song is a costly dream for many heroes in Tamil Cinema ... Mani Rathnam is planning to start his next flick after critically acclaimed Guru with Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan. (entertainment.oneindia.in)
Infotainment Mar 27, 2008
Summer 2007MUMBAI: Bollywood actors Anupam Kher (L), and his wife Kiron (R) pose with their son Sikander (2nd R) and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. Sikander will debut in the film Summer 2007. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Pakistan PM watched Ash's movies in jail Mar 27, 2008
She is the Jodhaa of modern era, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. Pakistan Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani holds a high esteem for her and acclaims her beauty and acting. (Bollywood Mantra)
Ash turns down Will Smith again Mar 26, 2008
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan ... Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has declined to co-star with Hollywood wonder boy Will Smith yet again. (Times of India)
Changing the White Face of the Green Movement Mar 24, 2008
(His family was initially doubtful of his career choice, fearing that it was financially unstable, but they became convinced after they saw him being interviewed by the Indian actress Aishwarya Rai one of the biggest stars in Asia. . (Time.com)
Has Katrina Kaif dumped Salman? Mar 23, 2008
With Aishwarya Rai-Bachchan carrying home a pay packet of Rs 4 crores for her proposed stint as. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is pretty miffed these days as her allegedly topless picture had been flashed across. (SantaBanta.com)
Aishwarya highest paid Bollywood actress Mar 20, 2008
With Aishwarya Rai carrying home a pay packet of Rs 40 million for her proposed stint as Rajnikanth's leading lady in Shankar's Robot, she has now become the highest-paid actress in Indian cinema. "Yes, it's close to Rs.40 million. And she's very amused when she reads that she is the highest-paid actress in Bollywood. With three hits in a row, Guru, Dhoom 2 and Jodhaa Akbar, Ash's equity as a Rai and a Bachchan have gone through the roof," said a source close to Aishwarya. (Sify)
Bebo poses threat to Ash! Mar 19, 2008
Now, the filmi pundits have started comparing Kareena with the leading lady Aishwarya Rai Bachchan who some is facing stiff completion the former. Till now Aishwarya was the highest paid actress in the film industry. (Sahara Samay)
Film, Television Producers Guild award nomination announced Mar 17, 2008
Shah Rukh Khan (Chak De), Shahid Kapur (Jab we Met), Amitabh Bachchan (Cheeni Kum) and his son Abhishek (Guru) are competing for the best actor's award while his daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai (Guru), Kareena Kapoor (Jab We Met) and Shilpa Shetty (Life in a Metro) are in contention for best actress. Meanwhile, actor Vidya Balan on Friday unveiled the trophy 'Apsara' to be presented to the winners at a function. (Hindu)
I dont want to be typecast: Ila Arun Mar 17, 2008
Ila Arun with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in Jodhaa Akbar. How did Jodhaa Akbar happen. (Times of India)
This script's all new Mar 15, 2008
His latest film, Jodhaa Akbar, a historical epic featuring beauty queen turned megastar Aishwarya Rai, took in $10-million on its first weekend last month, nearly recouping its entire production cost. A serious man in the frothy atmosphere of Bollywood, he tosses around terms like "management bandwidth," "aggregating content" and "value add" as easily as any accounting firm executive. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Ash: Friendship with Hrithik explains screen chemistry Mar 7, 2008
Aishwarya Rai and Hrithik Roshan made a perfect couple and their on-screen chemistry sizzled in both Dhoom 2 and Jodhaa Akbar. The actress attributes the chemistry to their rapport off screen. (Sify)
Priyanka in ugly fight with Kangana Feb 26, 2008
From a sucessful model to heatthrob of millions onscreen, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has come a.. Despite being a well-endowed woman, Sherlyn Chopra suffered from a major complex all this while. (SantaBanta.com)
Adi is divorcing his wife to marry Rani Feb 23, 2008
From a sucessful model to heatthrob of millions onscreen, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has come a. ... Aishwarya Rai had hoped to. (SantaBanta.com)
Shah Rukh Item Khan Feb 23, 2008
Many Bollywood beauties from Bipasha Basu to Aishwarya Rai have entertained the audience with their item numbers. These songs were a special attraction to the movie goers. (IndiaGlitz)
My husband is not Shah Rukh Khan Feb 21, 2008
Actress Aishwarya Rai is an icon: Her face is not only plastered on giant advertisements for L'Or. al on Toronto's Yonge Street, but has also graced the cover of Time magazine. (International Herald Tribune)
Italians in love with local movies Feb 20, 2008
Local fare ruled the roost in Italy this weekend, where opener Parlami d'amore" (Talk to Me About Love) and holdover Quiet Chaos made it a one-two B.O. finish for RAIs 01 Distribuzione.Parlamis tyro helmer Silvio Muccino also stars in the pic, playing a twentysomething man who falls for an older woman, played by Spanish thesp Aitana Sanchez-Gijon. Pic pulled a $5 million four-day take off 595 screens, after opening Feb. 14 and capitalizing on the St Valentines Day vibe.Nanni Moretti... (Variety)
Kareena Kapoor goes to Hollywood! Feb 20, 2008
Kareena seems to be the latest Bollywood actress who hopes to make a foray into Hollywood after the likes of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Bipasha Basu, Celina Jaitley and Koena Mitra. Lets just hope her run is a bit more successful than any of these leading ladies. (MyNews.in)
Live And Let Be Feb 19, 2008
The ruckus over the movie starring Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, which first started in Rajasthan, has now spread elsewhere in the country as well. Reports from Ahmedabad, Gurgaon and Patna illustrate this ugly fact. (India Times, India)
I'm not pregnant: Aishwarya Feb 16, 2008
Aishwarya Rai has hit on the rumours which suggested that she has pulled out of Shankar's Robot due to her pregnancy. The Bollywood beauty has not only confirmed her plans to to play lead role opposite superstar Rajinikanth but also rubbished the baby rumours. (SantaBanta.com)
Royal red carpet premiere for Jodhaa Akbar Feb 15, 2008
"Aishwarya Rai Bachchan who plays the role of Jodhaa, looked like a vision in pink. The actress was all praises for the efforts put into the making of the period epic as she said, "We have put in the effort from the costumes, to the sets and acting to make a film like this so special. "Director Ashutosh Gowariker said, "I' m anticipating, and looking forward to the reactions the film is going to receive. (CNN-IBN)
Merit only criterion for choosing films, not Hollywood - Aishwarya Feb 4, 2008
MUMBAI (Reuters) - "Pink Panther 2", "The Last Legion", "The Mistress Of Spices" - going by a list of recent projects, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan seems to be eyeing a career in Hollywood but the actress insists she's only choosing films on merit. "This is a complete speculation that I have shown more inclination to do Hollywood movies," the 34-year-old actress said. (Reuters India)
Amitabh, Sarika Pair Up For Sircar's Next Feb 4, 2008
Then in-between he flew to a remote village in Uttar Pradesh for the inauguration of a girls' school named after his daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai and rushed back to join the unit in Shimla - all within a week. The film is about an autumnal couple rekindling their love. (NEWSPost India)
Kangana Ranaut drops her Top!!! Feb 4, 2008
Aishwarya Rai is flooded with offers for films. But her priorities right now are slightly different. (SantaBanta.com)
John-Aishwarya & baseless rumours Jan 30, 2008
Rumor mongers may be having a field day in inventing trouble for the yet untitled film starring John Abraham and Aishwarya Rai, but the fact is completely different ... Confirms Sriram Raghavan, popularly known as the man behind films like 'Johnny Gaddaar' and 'Ek Haseena Thi', "John and me had a hearty laugh at the report which came out a few days back. It was imagination at work overtime when it was published that John was unhappy about the film being delayed. First of all, what delay? It has... (SantaBanta.com)
Aishwarya, Rajinikanth to be part of Shankar's 'Robot' Jan 26, 2008
MUMBAI (Reuters) - Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is slated to star opposite Tamil actor Rajinikanth in filmmaker Shankar s science fiction project Robot. "Yes, I have been offered the role and I'm very excited about it," the former Miss World said. (Reuters India)
Tanishq brings back Mughal romance Jan 24, 2008
It weighs around three-and-a-half kg. It was difficult for her to wear them. In fact, in the interviews she said the hardest part was to wear the jewellery. (Hindustan Times)
I am very thankful to Shah Rukh: Shreyas Talpade Jan 20, 2008
I don't fight with anyone on sets: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. The supremely beautiful Aishwarya Rai Bachchan will now be seen as the queen of Hindustan Jodhaa Bai in Ashutosh's. (SantaBanta.com)
Hrithik-Aishwarya are charismatic: Ashutosh Gowariker Jan 19, 2008
I was fascinated by how their relationship must have grown after marriage," Gowariker told IANS. Starring Aishwarya Rai and Hrithik Roshan in the lead roles, the film is set to hit the marquee Feb 15. The director is dubbing it in Telugu and Tamil as well. Excerpts: After Lagaan, you return to a period film in Jodhaa-Akbar? You might say that. But I call Lagaan a period film. Jodhaa-Akbar is to me a historical. Anything after 1857 is a period film for me. Anything before that is a historical.... (Hindustan Times)
Royal attire gets Aishwarya down in 'Jodhaa Akbar' Jan 17, 2008
MUMBAI (Reuters) - Playing the Rajput consort of Mughal emperor Akbar in "Jodhaa Akbar" was no walk in the park for actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan -- thanks to the heavy jewellery and costumes she wore for the part. "I'm amazed how lifestyles of the queens were. It must have taken them hours to get ready," said the 34-year-old former Miss World. (Reuters India)
'Modern women better off than queens' Jan 12, 2008
MUMBAI: Fresh from playing a 16th century queen in a historical romance, Indian actress Aishwarya Rai believes modern women have a much better deal. Rai said it was tiring playing queen since most women in royal families of the 16th century spent hours over their personal appearance and could rarely voice their opinion. (India Times)
Is Sania Mirza Shahid's new Love Dec 29, 2007
"The story of three Marathi actors who were denied entry into a restaurant in a suburban Mumbai's 7-star hotel isn't...Sorry for breaking this to you girls but Ranbir Kapoor is already taken. We hear that the youngest Kapoor lad is dating none...Is there a Salim on the way? Actress Aishwarya Rai, Jodha Bai of the period epic "Jodhaa-Akbar", is enjoying the.... Movie Wallpapers Movie Reviews Movie Gallery Gossip Movie Previews Star Talk ... (SantaBanta.com)
Pregnancy rumors haunt Aishwarya! Dec 23, 2007
Actress Aishwarya Rai, Jodha Bai of the period epic "Jodhaa-Akbar", is having toght time handling the speculation about her pregnancy in the media. And she refuses to rise to the bait. (SantaBanta.com)
All actors in 'Jodha Akbar' have done well: Aishwarya Rai Dec 21, 2007
All actors in 'Jodha Akbar' have done well: Aishwarya Rai. Chennai (PTI): Former Miss World and Bollywoodactor, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan on Thursday said all the actors in the movie 'Jodha Akbar' have done the film with 'full passion' and hoped that the movie would be a hit with the masses ... Aishwarya Rai and Hrithik Roshan are playing the leadroles in the movie. (Hindu)
Seduced by Salsa Dec 10, 2007
Salsa sessions at Mumbai-based choreographer Sandip Soparrkar s Bandra studio have had everyone from Aishwarya Rai, Kajol and Farah Khan, to Sonali Bendre, Sonam Kapoor and Ameesha Patel coming over. Spreading fast. (Hindu)
I don't have low self-worth: Sonam Dec 8, 2007
To be a Sanjay Leela Bhansali heroine after Manisha Koirala, Madhuri, Aishwarya Rai and Rani Mukherjeewhat more could I ask for. " So is she flooded with offers after Saaariya? "Yes, They're all coming to my father. (SantaBanta.com)
