Aishwarya Rai

Aishwarya & Abhishek Bachchan

Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan recently paired up as co stars for the much hyped Mani Ratnam‘s movie “Raavan“. After success of films like “Guru” people have accepted the real life couple in reel life as well. Undoubtedly they look a great pair together. These days their charm has taken over on film industry as well. The Ash-Abhi pair has been signed in again for an upcoming spy thriller film called “Crooked“.

The film “Crooked” will be directed by Abhinay Deo. He earlier mentioned that besides Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan, he also signed up Gul Panag, Jimmy Shergill and Boman Irani for the film. The film only has been named as “Crooked” tentatively. We will soon find out what all we can expect from the movie when the film production commences.

Apparently, the movie “Crooked” is believed to be inspired by the famous Matt Damon starrer movie “The Bourne Identity“. According to the producer of the movie, Ritesh Sidhwani “Our slick espionage thriller will be in the same genre as “The Bourne Identity”. It will be shot in Greece, Istanbul, Thailand and India“. Well those who have not watched the 2002 film “The Bourne Identity”, well here is the storyline of that movie “On a stormy night, the spy thriller opens as an amnesiac is rescued at sea by the crew of an Italian fishing boat. Nearly dead, he carries nothing but the bullets in his back and the bank account number embedded in his hip. Although completely without identity or background, he possesses an array of extraordinary talents in fighting, linguistics and self-defense that speak of a dangerous past. In the present he is disoriented and wary as he is propelled into an urgent search to discover who he is and why his life has taken a perilous turn.”

Ritesh Sidhwani also added “The English-language title will most probably change”. So sooner or later we will know the true title of the movie. Till then, i will refer to the movie as Crooked.

By the way, Abhinay Deo is currently wrapping up the comedy film “Delhi Belly“, starring Imran Khan and Shenaz Treasuryvala. And on the other hand Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan are trying to complete filming for Mani Ratnam’s “Raavan” shortly.

Because of all the hype about the movie “Raavan”, people now have high expectation from the movie. And if this movie goes onto become a major hit, then believe me, we are going to see plenty more of Aishwarya and Abhishek Bachchan together as couple in movies. Hopping for the best!

Cannes Film Festival that began on May13th ’2009 saw many famous celebrities from Hollywood and even more from international arena including our favorite Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. The Film Festival came to an end, few days back on May 24 after screening around 20 internationally praised movies of 2009. The prestigious Palme d’Or was awarded to Michael Haneke for his movie “Das Weisse Band” (The White Ribbon) during the Closing Ceremony of the 62nd Cannes Film Festival.

Anyways, you might have often wondered how do famous stars of tinsel town interact with each other. How do they greet, acknowledge and behave when they meet up at the corridors of their hotels. They will obviously bump into other celebrities at dinner tables or swimming pools or lobbies. I am not sure about any such experience. But i have a good image in mind.

Anyways, speaking of celebrities bumping into each other at such occasions, so such happened that Hollywood’s actress Eva Longoria, L’Oreal’s spokesperson Elizabeth Banks and our gorgeous Bollywood’s beauty Aishwarya Rai happened to be at the same time in the ladies room of some hotel at Cannes, France. A candid pic involving these three celebrities recently surfaced on the internet and it seems Aishwarya Rai and others are in lighter mood sharing some good laughs. It’s always nice to see such candid pics wherein celebrities aren’t posing for the camera for photoshoots or red carpets. This way we can see a glimpse of their lives of what they really are.

Aishwarya Rai With Eva Longoria and Elizabeth Banks

I have noticed that many people do not really know the meaning of the word “Candid”. First of all, no, it has nothing to do with words like “nude” or “naked”. The word candid actually means that it’s a camera capture where the subject is not staging for the pic. Probably a wikipedia definition will clear out the meaning of “Candid” in a better way. It says “Candid photography is photography that focuses on spontaneity rather than technique, on the immersion of a camera within events rather than focusing on setting up a staged situation or on preparing a lengthy camera setup.”

Our Bollywood’s top actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and hubby Abhishek Bachchan attended at the Cinema Verite 2009 Press Conference that took place at the Hotel Martinez during the 62nd International Cannes Film Festival on May 14, 2009 in Cannes, France.

Look at the amazing pics of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. She looks like a stunning beauty. Amazingly gorgeous in that blue dress that Aishwarya wore to the event. Abhishek Bachchan in denim looks good alongside. These pics are kinda exclusive. Very rare on the web. So enjoy the pics of Aishwarya Rai at Cinema Verite 2009 Press Conference.

You might have seen the beautiful Aishwarya Rai Bachchan at the 62nd Cannes Film Festival. Her visit to Cannes was not only for the Cannes Film Fest but she also had a commitment with L’Oreal for an interview and a photoshoot. I managed to get my hands on the official L’Oreal video and am putting it up here for all of you!

Here in Aishwarya Rai talks about how she has become a part of L’Oreal now. She really believes in the product she is brand ambassador for and she really considers it to be a big family which she is proud to be a part of. She really looks stunningly beautiful throughout the interview

Also you will be able to see some glimpses of the photoshoot and the red carpet arrivals of the couple i.e. Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan at Cannes Film Festival. So this video pretty much got it all. Well, pretty much..

Aishwarya Rai first appeared at Cannes Film Festival, right back in year 2002. Although it was a great success and moment of pride for the India’s ruling actress, but the first moment was nothing short of fashion disaster for her. Although, the whole India looked on, it was probably a forgettable visit for Aishwarya back then. But i guess that was it. Thereafter she has been a part of Cannes very regularly and with each passing year she has been getting better and better. One has to agree that the 2002 disaster was all a mistake by the stylist and not Aishwarya Rai, but i guess that now she realizes the tricks of the trade and she is really is doing pretty well.

Just a week back, dated 13th May’2009, commenced the 62nd Cannes Film Festival. I have to be honest here. Aishwarya Rai looked jaw-dropping stunning this time around. In last seven years, not only she did get better, but she has mastered the art of walking on the red carpet. She looked so gorgeous and despite all the famous celebrities of Hollywood walking down that red carpet, Aishwarya Rai was the real head turner.

Aishwarya opted for a strapless white Roberto Cavalli train gown at the opening of the 62nd International Cannes Film Festival on 13th May and she looked stunningly super with Abhishek Bachchan who wore white suit to accompany his wife. Dressed from head to toe in high fashion, she wore red peeptoe heels, Swarovski red box clutch, and Swarovski jewels that consisted of teardrop earrings and two rings. Her hair, with auburn highlights, was elegantly styled in an intricate updo with side swept bangs. She wore silver eyeshadow, cat-eye liner, multiple sweeps of black mascara and glossy bronze lip color. The L’Oreal brand ambassador, Aishwarya was joined on the red carpet by the newly announced L’Oreal spokesperson, Elizabeth Banks. Elizabeth looked great in red alongside Aishwarya Rai. They came for the premier of the movie “Up” that was the opening movie of Palais De Festival in Cannes, France, this year. There are a total of 20 movies this year that are competing for the prestigious Palme d’Or which will be awarded on May 24.

Next day, May 14th’2009, Aishwarya and Abhishek came again at Cannes for the screening of the movie Chun Feng Chen Zui De Ye Wan (Spring Fever). This time around, Aishwarya looked heavenly beautiful. Aishwarya wore a blue Elie Saab Spring 2009 Couture gown this time around. As per the industry estimates, this particular gown was over Rs. 50 Lacs (5 million INR). That’s pretty expensive for a dress but then, Aishwarya is the highest paid Indian actress, so she definitely can afford to buy such dresses. Abhishek, this time wore a blackish colored suit. The two obviously looked great as a couple once again but Aishwarya’s dressing sense and choice of clothing really made her stand out from rest of the celebrities.

Alright, i have always believed that pictures speak louder than words. So here are some of the pics from the Cannes Film Festival wherein Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan made their presence felt.

Also present at the opening ceremony was Cannes Jury member from India, the very gorgeous Sharmila Tagore, wearing a yellow saree. She elegantly greeted all with folded hands Namastey during the customary introduction of the jury members. She still is one of the most charming person from India.

Various Indian designers have been talking about Aishwarya Rai’s appearance at Cannes. They all are spell bounded at the moment. “The Hindu” caught up with few designers:

Fashion Designer Amit GT said “Aishwarya carried the gown really well and looked beautiful. She has great presence that fits her perfectly in the international fashion circuit. She carried off that gown with confidence and walked the red carpet with aplomb. A lot of people had criticized her when she made her debut at Cannes but hits and misses are a part of life and this time she has proved fashion critics wrong with her impeccable dressing sense.“

Designer Raakesh Agarvwal said “When she was criticized for her bad dressing sense at Cannes, the person who should have been blamed was her stylist. But I guess now she has learnt the tricks of the trade and is doing really well. It’s important to know how to behave with your clothes on the red carpet. Walking on a red carpet is an art and you can say that she has mastered the art over the period of seven years. Posing rightly for the camera, maintaining eye contact, topped up with a perfect smile is what makes the best red carpet look. One has to learn all these things and then you can look glamorous in anything – that’s what Aishwarya has done.“

Designer Abdul Haimer said “Aishwarya, whose dress would have cost nothing less than Rs.5 million as per industry estimates, looked as though she was wearing a wedding gown minus the veil”

So i guess everyone is feeling very happy this time around.  I think Aishwarya Rai deserves all the appreciation she is getting!