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How Abhishek Fell In Love With Aishwarya

2008-09-15T07:12:00.000-07:00

Abhishek Bachchan said his wife is uncomplicated and “always smiling,” in a newspaper interview published Wednesday, describing how he met and fell in love with Bollywood beauty Aishwarya Rai.

Bachchan and Rai were married in April in what Indian media dubbed “The Wedding of the Century” — an extravagant affair that had photographers and cameramen camped for days outside their homes in suburban Mumbai.

The two became friends when they worked together on the 2000 movie “Dhai Akshar Prem Ke,” but cupid didn’t strike until they filmed “Dhoom 2″ five years later.

Soon after Dhai Akshar Prem Ke, they were paired together again in Kuch Naa Kaho (2003) but it wasn’t till Aishwarya and he jived together to the beats of Kajra Re in Bunty Aur Babli, right under the eyes of dad Amitabh Bachchan, that the sparks began to fly. The romantic drama, Umrao Jaan, was supposed to be their big film together. When it hit the floors Abhishek and Aishwarya had not started dating, but well before its release they were known, though not acknowledged, to be an item. The film, though made with a lot of passion, failed to stir audiences and onscreen chemistry between the couple remained lackluster. Dhoom 2 shortly followed Umrao Jaan. Though Abhishek was not paired opposite Aishwarya the two spent a lot of time together on the sets and that seems to have done it. “We started dating in the latter half of the film as ‘Dhoom 2′ was shot for over a year-and-a-half,” he said.

“There are so many things I love about Aishwarya. She’s very human and unaffected and down-to-earth,” Bachchan told The Times. “A simple little girl who is always smiling and that’s very endearing.”

But he said it was difficult to pinpoint when he fell in love.

“There was no defining moment as such,” said Bachchan. “I cannot explain it in words.”

Has life changed after marriage? Bachchan says Rai was pressuring him to change his diet. “She tries to make me eat healthy food as she knows I have unhealthy habits,” said Bachchan.

Often described as one of the most beautiful women in the world, Rai, 33, is a former Miss World and a brand ambassador for leading cosmetic companies.

Bachchan, 31, is one of India’s most popular actors and comes from Bollywood royalty — his father, Amitabh, and mother, Jaya, are among India’s acting elite.

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2008-09-15T04:07:00.000-07:00

Name : Preity Zinta
Birth Name : Preeti Zinta
Nickname : Preetam Singh
Sex : Female
Birthdate : January 31, 1975 (1975-01-31)
Birth place : Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India
Height : 5' 4" (1.63 m)
Profession : Actress, Model
Years active : 1998 - present
Education : Bombay University, St. Bedes College
Father : Late Durganand Zinta (Indian Army Officer)
Mother : Nilprabha Zinta
Brothers : Deepankar Zinta (Elder - Indian Army Officer), Manish Zinta (Younger - NRI)
Relationships : Ness Wadia (Businessman -Bombay Dyeing heir)
Claim to Fame : Her role as Preeti in Dil Se, her debut film which gathered her Filmfare Best Debutant award
Trade Mark : Her dimples

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2008-09-15T03:55:00.000-07:00

Name : Namitha
Birth name : Namitha Kapoor
Birthdate : May 10, 1981
Birth location : Surat, India
Height : 5ft 9"
Sex : Female
Profession : Actress
Debut Film : Gemini (Telugu)
Relationship : Steven Kapoor
Claim To Fame : Female lead in Tamil hit 'Engal Anna'
This Section contains Filmography of Namitha
2007 Malligai Malare
2007 Perumal
2007 Billa 2007
2007 Kettavan
2007 Azhagiya Tamil Magan
2007 Maya
2007 Naan Avanillai
2007 Vyapari
2006 Neelkanta
2006 Nee Venunda Chellam
2006 Thagapansamy
2006 Pachchak Kuthira
2006 Love Ke Chakker Mein
2006 Kovai Brothers
2005 Englishkaran
2005 Aanai
2005 Nayakudu
2005 Bambarakkannaley
2005 Chanakya
2005 Aai
2005 Aithe Enti
2004 Engal Anna
2004 Sontam
2004 Gemini

Bipasha clarifies over her lip lock with Ronaldo

2008-09-15T03:25:00.000-07:00

The Bipasha Basu-Cristiano Ronaldo interaction in Lisbon over the last weekend is threatening to snowball into a scandal the likes of which Bollywood has not yet seen.

Hours after a London tabloid ran a front page photograph of the Portuguese soccer star kissing the actress, and the same photograph went on the net, an outraged Bipasha struggled to control the damage to her image in Mumbai.

“All the joy of that meeting with my favourite footballer has evaporated,” said Bipasha bitterly. She was in Lisbon to announce the new Seven Wonders of the World on July 7, when she met the Manchester United striker who is fast overtaking David Beckham in the world soccer popularity stakes.

Then, with real vehemence, Bipasha lashed out, “For God’s sake, that photograph just cannot be taken seriously! Is that how newspapers define a lip-lock? I’m horrified. Suddenly, because of that photograph, I am internationally famous. But do I want fame at this cost?”

“The photograph is not doctored, obviously somebody clicked us on a cellphone, but we were just dancing in a crowded disco. This is not a kiss! I cannot even say I was drunk and don’t know when and how this happened. Ronaldo had leaned over to say something in my ear, and the camera caught him at that inopportune moment, that’s what this is,” explained a disgusted Bipasha.

Aishwarya and Abhishek on flight

2008-09-15T01:59:00.000-07:00

These pictures seem to be taken when Aishwarya and Abhishek visited Tirupati. They travelled by private plane.You can see Tina Ambani along with them.

aishwarya rai wedding pictures

2008-09-15T01:37:00.000-07:00

Aishwary Rai is known as the Beautiful Indian actress and Miss world. Lately she became popular of her decession of marrying Abhishek Bachchan son of Mega star Amitab Bachchan. In the early years as a model she toped the rank after posing for famous soft drinks.From those days this 1994 Miss Photogenic award winner is always under the flsh lights All over the world Press and professionl photographers are waiting to catch her image.Now these images should be said Exclusive as these are genuine pictures of wedding. You can see newly wed Aishwarya and Abhishekh completely engrossed in holy ceremony.

Aishwarya Rai, Bollywood’s hottest bride, will take her new husband’s famous name to become Aishwarya Bachchan, said her father-in-law Amitabh Bachchan
Rai, who married Abhishek Bachchan last weekend in a gala affair dubbed “the wedding of the century,” has already signed an autograph as Aishwarya Bachchan, the family patriarch told in an interview to a daily published on Thursday.

“She desires to use Bachchan as her surname,” he said.

Bachchan also said the young couple would move in with him and his wife instead of getting a home of their own.

“This decision came voluntarily from Abhishek and Aishwarya,” he said.

As for his daughter-in-law’s film career, Bachchan said he hopes she’ll continue starring in movies.

“Jaya and I have insisted that Aishwarya must continue with her acting career,” he said. “There is no problem or issue with us.”

Amitabh Bachchan’s wife, Jaya, is also a famous actress who largely stopped working in films after getting married.

The marriage of Bollywood’s two biggest stars has captivated the media for months, but Bachchan denied reports that photos from the wedding have been sold to a foreign magazine
“No such offer has come and even if it did, we would reject it,” he said.

Rai, 33, became famous when she was crowned Miss World in 1994 and is the brand ambassador for leading cosmetic companies. Her husband, Abhishek Bachchan, 31, is a popular romantic hero in his own right and is also part of Bollywood royalty.

The couple had a traditional Hindi ceremony. Here their friends carried the kalash - a ceremonial urn - as part of the ritual.

Relatives and friends joined the couple to dance and sing songs as part of the sangeet, a music night before the big day including this folk dancer.
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2008-09-15T01:34:00.000-07:00

Name : Aishwarya Rai
Birth name : Aishwarya Krishnaraj Rai
Birthdate : November 1, 1973 (1973-11-01)
Birth location : Mangalore, Karnataka, India
Height : 5 ft 7 in (1.7 m)
Sex : Female
Profession : Actress
Education :
Arya Vidar Mandir in Santa Cruz, Bombay, India
DG Ruparel College, Matunga, Bombay, India
Raheja College Architecture in Bandra, Bombay, India
Husband : Abhishek Bachchan, Actor. Married on April 20, 2007
Brother : Aditya Rai
Father : Krishnaraj Rai
Mother : Vrinda Rai
Eye color : Green/Blue
Hair color : Brown
Ethnicity : Indian
Claim To Fame : Miss World 1994

Aishwarya Rai's personnal Information Leaked On The Internet

2008-03-30T21:21:00.000-07:00

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.

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

2008-03-30T20:58:00.001-07:00

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 At Neeta Nulla Party

2008-03-30T20:35:00.000-07:00

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.

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2008-03-30T19:34:00.000-07:00

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Aishwarya To Act As Mumtaz Mahal

2007-10-12T06:57:00.000-07:00

Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai is set to star in a major film about the Taj Mahal, India’s famous monument to love.

Aishwarya will play the role of Mumtaz Mahal, the favorite wife of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan who built the stunning monument for her.

Oscar-winning actor Sir Ben Kingsley, who will also be producing the $30m film, will play Shah Jahan. Aishwarya is no doubt, one of Bollywood’s top stars and is hugely popular around the world.

The as yet untitled film will be produced by Sir Ben and is scheduled to be shot in India in 2008, Rai’s foreign agent Simone Sheffield told the BBC News website.

The director of the film has not yet been chosen and the script has yet to be completed, Ms Sheffield said.

Another Bollywood actress and former model, Bipasha Basu, will be playing the role of Shah Jahan’s daughter, Jahanara. Ms Sheffield said Sir Ben had met Basu while co-hosting the Seven New Wonders of the World event in Lisbon in July, where they had discussed the role.

Aishwarya is presently filming Pink Panther 2, starring Steve Martin, Andy Garcia, Jean Reno and John Cleese, in Boston. She has worked in international projects with mixed results. In 2005, she appeared in the British romantic comedy Bride and Prejudice; and she also starred in Provoked, a film based on the autobiography of a victim of domestic abuse, who was convicted of the murder of her husband.

Ms Sheffield said Aishwarya was “considering two other films” for next spring.

“She is special because she can play different ages and ethnicities. Because of this, many producers and directors think of her in a wide range of roles,” she said.

Well, all we can say is to wish you Good luck in everything you do Ash.

Aishwarya Rai, As A Bachchan!

2007-09-08T14:05:00.000-07:00

Bollywood superstar Aishwarya Rai may have just married intoBollywood’s most powerful acting dynasty, but she seems unfazed by her illustrious in-laws, saying they are just “family to me.”

Rai, one of only a handful of Bollywood stars with crossover appeal thanks to films such as Bride And Prejudice, married fellow star Abhishek Bachchan in April, creating what Indian media have dubbed the “ultimate power couple.”

Rai spoke to AFP on Saturday at Leeds Metropolitan University, north England where her father-in-law, actress Shabana Azmi and producer/director Yash Chopra received honorary degrees during the International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFAs).

Asked how it feels being part of such a famous family, she laughed, cast a glimpse towards her nearby husband and said: “It’s all great — well, they’re family to me and that’s what makes it most special.”

The emerald-eyed beauty also spoke of her excitement at the “Unforgettable” world tour, kicking off in April 2008, when she will appear on stage with Bachchan father and son for the first time.

“I’ve been on world tours before which are always a fantastic experience because that’s your opportunity to really interact with your wellwishers, fans, world over in person,” she said.

“It’s great fun, we have a blast and this time it will be definitely unforgettable to me, literally too, because I’m going to be with my loved ones and with the fantastic groups that we tour with.”

Rai has no complaints about the warmth of the reception she has received during the IIFAs in Britain, insisting that the Bollywood film industry here is booming.

“It’s wonderful so far, the people here have been really, really warm and affectionate and we’re enjoying the welcome,” she said.

“The fact is that the film industry enjoys incredible support already in this country … actually we really do enjoy a fantastic support, a great audience and a very, very comfortable place here.”

Rai was nominated for the best actress award at the IIFA awards Saturday night for the hit action thriller Dhoom 2, which also stars her husband. But she lost out to Rani Mukherjee in Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna.

Aishwarya Rai’s Madame Tussauds Wax Model Unveiled At Last

2007-08-19T09:01:00.000-07:00

Bollywood superstar and former Miss World Aishwarya Rai yesterday became the first Indian celebrity to have her wax model displayed at Madame Tussauds Museum in historic Time Square here.

Within minutes of unveiling of her life-like model dressed in intricately patterned red Sari, her fans in New York began flocking the museum to admire the waxwork.

The unveiling of the model, borrowed by the New York Madame Tussaunds from its parent museum in London, coincided with the India’s 60th Independence Day celebration and will be on display for six weeks before being sent back.

But several of her fans, who had gathered at the museum, said the six weeks were too short a period for all fans from New York City and neighbouring states to see their favourite star in wax.

A group of dancers, dressed in ‘lahengas’ and matching blouses, gave a scintillating performance during the 15 minute unveiling ceremony. The dances portrayed several of her popular songs.

In the museum, Rai is in the company of several other celebrities including Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt.

Besides Rai, the only Indian film personalities immortalised at Madame Tussauds in London are her father-in-law Amitabh Bachchan, super star Shah Rukh Khan and Tamil superstar Rajnikanth. Other Indian attractions at the museum are Mahatma Gandhi, Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi.

But Rai became the first Indian celebrity to be displayed in New York. Rai’s waxwork was unveiled in London in 2004, timed with the release of her first international film, “Bride and Prejudice”, directed by London-based Gurinder Chadha. She was present during the unveiling in London.

Director of Marketing of the New York Museum Rosemary Preta said the coming of Rai’s waxwork to New York fulfills the long standing demand of her fans.

Set up by Frenchwoman Marie Tussauds in London in 1835, the world famous museum now has branches in Amsterdam, Las Vegas, Hong Kong and Shanghai, besides New York, with Washington DC to be added to the list in October 2007.

Aishwarya Sheds Glamour Image, Surprises Ram Gopal Varma

2007-08-19T00:03:00.000-07:00

For the first time in her career Aishwarya Rai goes completely makeup-free for Ram Gopal Varma’s Sarkar. He has had the time of his life shooting with the Bachchans, including their Bahu Aishwarya Rai.

Exults Ramu, “Very frankly I was wondering what she had in store considering I had never worked with her before. And considering the Sarkar sequel is a dark intense raw and real film I was apprehensive about how far Aishwarya Rai would be able to shed her immense glamour.”

But the Bachchan bahu took Ramu by surprise. “She shocked me with her performance. Without too many rehearsals and certainly without attending any pre-shoot workshop (I work, I don’t shop) Aishwarya has stood up to Amitji and Abhishek in every scene. Audiences will be shocked with her performance.”

Apparently Ramu is already planning a third part to the Sarkar saga. “I can’t see the film working without her. But to quote me as saying the film could’ve worked with Mr Bachchan and Abhishek but not without Aishwarya is like saying the Godfather could do without Brando and Pacino.”

Aishwarya Rai To Star In Pink Panther 2

2007-08-18T06:59:00.000-07:00

This has to be the biggest film ever, for Aishwarya Rai.

Hollywood actor Steve Martin in an upcoming sequel to the iconic ‘The Pink Panther.’

To be directed by Harald Zwart of Agent Cody Banks fame, the sequel will also have Andy Garcia, John Cleese and Alfred Molina. Jean Reno and Emily Mortimer will be back as Ponton and Nicole.

Rai’s business manager Harii Singh confirmed the news, first reported by Variety magazine. “It is true that Aishwarya has signed the film,” he said. The film is slated for release in 2009, and the “principal photography” will begin in France next month, Singh said. “Aishwarya will finish the dubbing for Ashutosh Gowariker’s Akbar Jodha and the shooting of Ram Gopal Varma’s ‘Sarkar 2’ before starting on The ‘Pink Panther 2.’ From the first week of September to the end of October, she will be shooting outside India,” Singh added.

Ash will play one of the detectives along with Villain Molina and Garcia. They will join French police detective Jacques Clouseau, played by Martin.

To be co-produced by Columbia Pictures and MGM, the film will be distributed by Warner Brothers. Based on the 1964 Peter Sellers’ original, ‘The Pink Panther’ collected over $140 million last year.

Aishwarya And Abhishek To Split For Sarkar Raj

2007-07-28T05:08:00.000-07:00

The title if misread will definitely give you goosebumps. No the couple ain’t splitting in real life but yes in the reel life. Bollywood’s most beautiful couple, Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan, will have to watch each other play the role of spouse to another in the upcoming film “Sarkar Raj.”

Aishwarya Rai, the 1994 Miss World, and Abhishek Bachchan, son to legendary Bollywood actors Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan were married in April of this year but when they share the screen in “Sarkar Raj” they will be anything but friendly.

Aishwarya will play the role of an independent woman caught up in the corporate world and power games. According to director Ram Gopal Varma, “We’ve worked hard on the look. The glamour of Aishwarya in ‘Sarkar Raj’ will be that she won’t be glamorous. She’s so intrinsically beautiful it will be a challenge to make her look simple. But I want her to look like nothing she has done so far.”

In many ways the film, a sequel to “Sarkar,” is similar to “The Godfather” with the political maneuverings inside an underworld family.