Aishwarya Rai

Aishwarya Rai

It’s nothing new to see such a case of celebrities identity theft where in some fake lonely desperate guy/gal claims to be a celebrity and get loads of followers and users on various social networking sites such as Twitter. Someone recently made up a twitter account imposting as Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and started twittering some fake twits like “I have a secret that i would love to share with my twitter friends only” and stuff like that.

Aishwarya Rai has been getting hundreds of calls asking about her secret that she wishes to share. Of course it came as a shock to Aishwarya as she had no clue what the hell was going on. This unpleasant shock which earlier looked like a prank or another media bluff soon became very annoying as her friends and family and all people who had Aishwarya contact number started contacting her, asking for the secret. My God! I can only imagine how it went for Aishwarya in last few days. I do feel for her and and one can only imagine this celebrity stardom side effects

Apparently, The flood of calls began ever since the media reported recently that Ash is on Twitter and that she has written: “Planning to share a secret with my  Twitter friends… will update shortly.” I’m sorry but i have no idea which media published such a story without any proof.  Such medias are only creating nuisance and they should have double checked on that twitter account. Aishwarya Rai is not the first celebrity whose identity has been stolen. Apart from thousands of impostors for Hollywood celebrities, Amrita Rao, Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan have faced similar problems very recently.

Aishwarya Rai’s spokesperson confirmed that there is some fake imposting as Aishwarya Rai and twitting useless messages. He said “Aisharya was shell-shocked to know that someone who has faked her Twitter identity is posting messages on her behalf, promising to ‘reveal a secret’. Aishwarya does not have a Twitter account.”

So probably now you know that Ash is not twittering. So stop wasting your time in finding celebrity twitter accounts because most of the time you will end up finding fake celebrity imposters. We already get enough updates on Aishwarya’s news and movies and her being at various events. Why on earth do we need twitter account for Aishwarya to add more and more information!

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In the recent few days i have heard about a lot of rubbish like Katrina Kaif replacing Aishwarya Rai in so and so advertisement, Kareena Kapoor dethroning Ash from top position etc. I think it is time to answer the critics with the best shot on who is the most powerful of all Bollywood actress. The answer has been unanimous. The most powerful actress in Bollywood is Aishwarya Rai once again!

Despite losing some advertisements and endorsements and even despite some recent unsuccessful movies, Aishwarya Rai was voted and chosen as India’s number one actress out of hundreds. She got the highest votes in a recent survey and she has proved to everyone that she still rules the Bollywood film industry. This survey was carried on a large scale by pretty famous Hansa Research agency in order to measure the “Celebrity Power in India”. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan topped the list and managed to outrank likes of  Priyanka Chopra, Katrina Kaif and even Madhuri Dixit for that matter. Wow! Isn’t that amazing?

If you remember, recently Aishwarya Rai was also honored with Padmashree award for her outstanding contribution to Indian cinema. The popularity of Aishwarya Bachchan is not ceasing down at all. With awards and prestigious recognition, she has brought pride and prestige to herself and to the Bachchan family and of course to India as well.

By the way, if you are wondering on what factors did Hansa Research agency chose Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as the most powerful actress, well they test this in categories like popularity, presence in the media, power of persuasion, and overall image through a survey. Almost ninety-nine percent of respondents recognized Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. The other one percent were probably just not interested in her, but probably still knew who she was. The poll helped to confirm the research from a recent study by Celeb Track. This poll rated Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and her father-in-law Amitabh Bachchan as the most powerful people in Bollywood.

It’s just not my voice in here, but millions feel that at the moment, no actress can match the level of success that Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has already reached. It is not just her Bollywood accomplishments that makes her the best known actress from India. She has worked in many projects in Hollywood as well plus she is well known in modeling arena. Everybody in world knows her. She is not just here in India, in fact she is everywhere.

I personally believe that we are yet to see the best of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. Hoping to see best of Aishwarya Rai in her forthcoming films like Mani Ratnam’s Raavan.

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Alright, so probably you did hear about the small argument that took place between our gorgeous, Aishwarya Rai and famous director Mani Ratnam. If you have been regular on our blog, you might have heard that Aishwarya is currently doing a Mani Ratnam film called “Ravana”. Apparently her husband, Abhishek Bachchan is also a part of this film.

So what went wrong on the sets of Ravana that led to to this argument between the two? Amazingly, this argument all started on a stupid make-up thing.

According to sources, director Mani Ratnam asked Aishwarya to put no make-up for her look in the second half of the film “Raavan” however Aishwarya refused to do so. The no make-up look was in accordance to the demand of the story, wherein, the character played by Abhishek Bachchan, abducts Aishwarya and her character undergoes a major transformation. Another source said “Mani wants to showcase her character without make-up in the second half. He believes that since she’s separated from her husband, the raw look is important to express the loss and pain she’s going through.” However it looks like Ash wanted a doze of make up every now and then. To which the source added ” There were times when Ash would sneak and put basic make-up and only then, do the shot. Mani would spot the slightest sliver of make-up and would ask her to go back and remove it.” It was evident that neither Aishwarya nor Mani Ratnam would back out on this stupid issue. Aishwarya Rai believed that basic make-up will not make much of a difference but Mani Ratnam did not agree.

I think Aishwarya Rai was right on her part and Mani Ratnam was just being stubborn. Mani called Ash as “an unprofessional actress”. Huh? That’s why he casted her again in the movie after Guru? Aishwarya Rai is 35. I’m sure you would agree that she is not as flawless beauty as she used to be few years back. And it’s simple aging factor that leaves no one at all. Now obviously a woman as beautiful as Aishwarya Rai, would not want to do a movie without make up. Basic make up, in my view should have been completely acceptable.

By The Way, i would like to add something here about Aishwarya’s professionalism. All big guns, filmmakers who have worked with Aishwarya say that she is a thorough professional. Subhash Ghai, who worked with her in Taal, says that he “still gives her example to young actresses. She is intelligent, sincere and dedicated even to details. She is the director’s perfect actor.” This is Aishwarya’s third film with Mani Ratnam and most directors she has worked with, have repeated her, including Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Rajiv Menon.

Bollywood film Industry insiders say that “why would they repeat her if she was unprofessional?” A source close to the unit of Ravana says, “Ratnam has been so impressed by Ash’s Tamil enunciation that he has decided to retain some of her Tamil dialogues in the Hindi version of the film too.” The source further says that “Ash has had the no make up look in Raincoat and Chokher Bali , thus why would she make a fuss over make up now.”

Jagmohan Mundra, who directed her in Provoked says, “Ash is underrated as an actress because of her beauty and pre-conceived prejudices. I liked her commitment and trust in me as the director. She never came to check the monitor or ask for another take once I said OK.” Samir Karnik, who directed Ash in Kyun ho Gaya Na, says that her novelty is incredible and “she is least interfering”. Says Samir, “Superb is the word for Aishwarya Rai. She is among the very few in the industry who understand everything in the very first narration. She is always eager to learn.”

Message to Mani Ratnam: Grow up man! No matter how big a director you are, you don’t ever fight with a lady that gorgeous! Also from now on, Mr. Mani Ratnam, chose your words carefully before you speak about Aishwarya Rai, next time.

Aishwarya Rai made the Bachchan and Rai family proud on 31st March’2009 when she was presented with Padma Shri Award 2009. Not only the families but i guess this is a proud moment for every fan follower of Aishwarya Rai. At least i am pretty happy for her. Padma Shri Award was presented by Pratibha Patil at the function in the Ashoka Hall of Rashtrapati Bhavan.

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The Bachchan family seems to have all the reason to be happy. After all, the tag of the Padma Awards seems hard to be leaving from the family. Amitabh Bachchan himself is an awardee of Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan. His wife, Jaya Bachchan, is an awardee of Padma Shri, and father, Dr. Harivansh Rai Bachchan, had been conferred with Padma Bhushan. And now Ash simply adds another feather to the cap. Ahem! now that’s Bachchan’s family for you.

Besides Aishwarya Rai, our Bolywood’s real king, Akshay Kumar also got Padma Shri award 2009. He and wife, Twinkle, certainly had a great joy as well. Veteran actress and dancing queen of yester-years, Helen, was also bestowed with the Padma Shri for her contribution to art and cinema. Famous playback singer of yester-year, Shamshad Begum, and director of the central board of Reserve Bank of India, Ashok Shekhar Ganguly were among other prominent persons to get the prestigious award from the president.

Dr. Kakodkar received the Padma Vibhushan awards for his contribution to the field of nuclear science and technology.

Padma Awards, that is to say, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri aka Padmashree are given for exceptional and distinguished service in any field including service rendered by Government servants.

Our heartiest congratulations to our queen of hearts, Aishwarya Rai and kind Akshay Kumar for this achievement. Truly well deserved.

Update:I did manage to get some scans of the beautiful actress being awarded the Padma Shri award. And some sphotos of others moments from the function as well. Hope you enjoy ‘em.

Aishwarya Rai & Motherhood

Every woman in this beautiful world, do want to be a mother sometime in their life. And why not? It’s the most gifted thing in the whole wide world. Aishwarya Rai is no different and she now feels that this is the time to have a baby. In a recent late night television interview, Aishwarya Rai did slip out this little information that they are ready to have a bunch of kids.

It’s been almost four years now since Aishwarya and hubby Abhishek Bachchan got married. In the interview, when asked whether they were looking forward to have a baby, Aishwarya said “Of course, babies, motherhood obviously”. She added “God willing it is an absolute gift. God bless when it is meant to be and of course. We are looking forward to it and we will definitely cherish the experience.” Aishwarya did explain how hectic her life has really been. Of course when you are a big celebrity, that too of Aishwarya’s stature, you are destined to have a busy life. With celebrity status comes lot of work and commitments. Aishwarya spoke on how she has been balancing her marriage, personal life and professional life.

“I got married bang in the middle of a film,” she said, “Five years ago you would asked me this question I would have never imagined this would have happened.

I would have said I would wrap-up my work, take a couple of months off, pamper myself and then gotten married. But there I go bang in the middle of a historical piece.”

As many of Aishwarya Rai fans know, Ash is the highest paid Bollywood actress. We will see her soon in an upcoming science fiction romantic movie named “Robot”. She is starring against none other than Rajnikant.She says that she has always been a fan of Rajni and that shooting for ‘Robot’ was extremely exciting “Firstly because we’ve all grown up watching Rajnikant films and all those moves – it’s been exciting, everyone around me was excited about me working with him. So that got infectious. The first time he made a subtle move – the kind that we see on television or in spoofs I almost let out a chuckle and thought, ‘Oh my God! I have seen this moment right here. I just saw a Rajni moment!’ I was beaming throughout.”

I have always imagined how Aishwarya Abhishek’s offspring will look like. Probably much more handsome/beautiful than the couple themselves! We will have to wait and watch for few years in that case

Hey, Aishwarya also talked about cricket. That’s something new from Aishwarya. However not in a positive way. Ash said she has no interest in IPL. “We have not thought or discussed it at all” she asserted. Anyways, personal choices i would say!

I didn’t have anything to update on AishwaryaWeb.com today. So i finally checked up all the emails we have got from Aishwarya Rai’s and AishwaryaWeb.com’s fanclub. In all honesty, i was pretty amazed with our blog’s fan following. That’s why i decided to add Feedburner to this blog so that you guys can get all the latest news of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan right into your email’s inbox. That’s right, you will be informed whenever a new post is published on our website and don’t worry, i hate spam as much as you do. So, rest assured, you will only get the updates notification in your mail from our side. Just click on the link -> “Subscribe Via Feedburner” and fill in your email address. You will be sent a confirmation mail by Google feedburner then. Just confirm via the link provided in that email and you will be all set to receive the updates.

Coming back to the few mails that many of you wrote, well, i did find one thing in common. Lot of people asked for high quality images of Aishwarya Rai in her recent promotional campaigns for the movie “Pink Panther 2“. Indeed she was looking extremely gorgeous in all the campaigns, so i can imagine why i received that request. I can’t guarantee high quality images of Aishwarya Rai but i can definitely provide many many photographs of the concerned campaigns. I am sure it will be a treat to all Aishwarya Rai fans. And am sorry for not updating this site with those images before. But i guess better little late, than never

Alright, time for Aishwarya Rai’s gallery. And hey, don’t comment any “fat girl” type comments for the second pic in gallery. It’s just a stupid angle which makes her look fat. As for the images, you can just see a part of the whole image. You need to click the thumbnail images to view full image.

So here is gorgeous Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, on Pink Panther 2’s promotional campaigns:

Second last pic in the gallery blew my mind. And why not? Aishwarya Rai is still the most beautiful of all women in the world. And that very image leaves me breathless!

I hope you liked the gallery! If yes, why not share with others?

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I do hope you have heard about Forbes.com. It’s one of the most popular, American publication, online magazine on net globally. But i this post is not about discussing how big Forbes magazine is. In fact Forbes recently made a list of most bankable actors and actresses in world. And believe it or not, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is the top Bollywood star on that list.

According to Forbes, Aishwarya Rai is the most bankable actress from Bollywood in world.  The list also include the khans i.e. Shahrukh Khan, Aaamir Khan, Salman Khan, Irrfan Khan and Hrithik Roshan but they were no match for Aishwarya whatsoever. If you have been keeping up with the bollywood news, you must have noticed that Aishwarya Rai’s bollywood ratings have gone down big time in bollywood. However Forbes list proves the bollywood’s ranking wrong by naming Ash as the top bollywood actress in their list. And why not? She is well recognized as far as International Cinema is concerned. Her last three movies namely Mistress of Spices (2005), The Last Legion (2007) and the recently released Pink Panther 2 (2009), certainly caught the attention of many cinema lovers, around the world.

Her stature in the cinema world bloomed to a great extent after her marriage with actor Abhishek Bachchan. Following her contribution to the field of cinema, Aishwarya was even honored with the prestigious Indian award “Padmashree” in January’2009.

Forbes list actually consisted of 1,411 actors from around the globe and Aishwarya ranked 387. Also, she is the only Indian female in the list, so that’s a true testament to girl power right there. Among male Bollywood actors, Aamir is ranked highest at 540th in the global list, followed by Shahrukh (735th), Salman (753rd), Irrfan Khan (825th) and Hrithik Roshan (1059th).  The great Khans seriously have a lot of work to do to catch up to Aishwarya Rai.

By the way, American actor of the Indian origin, Kal Penn who starred as actress Tabu’s son in the movie “The Namesake” has also been named in the Forbes list. And he is at 476th position. So that is higher than the rest of the Bollywood actors. But i didn’t name him along with the rest because he is not a Bollywood actor. And if you are windering who topped the list all over, it’s the great actor, Will Smith, followed by Johnny Depp, Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio and Angelina Jolie.

Aishwarya Rai did comment on the rankings. She said “Me the most bankable Bollywood star in Hollywood? Thank you! I must confess that any acknowledgment of hard work makes me feel content. In all humility, I want to thank all those who feel I’m bankable.” Indeed all her hard work is paying off!

Aishwarya always looks pretty. So this is nothing new in regards to Aishwarya Rai. But i guess it’s her dress up that made us want to post this news.

I guess many of you have already seen the 54th Filmfare awards that was telecast few days back. If you missed, well we really can’t help it. However you will surely see the award function’s re-run soon on television. Because Indian Channels just can’t stop repeating their telecast over and over again!

For me, the limelight of the show were three people. First being our beautiful queen of bollywood, Aishwarya Rai, who came along the Bachchans of course. Second was our very own Umraao Jaan, the one and only Rekha and the third one being the man being a hot discussion not only in India but all over world. Yes, i am talking about Oscar winner Mr. A.R. Rehman!

Alright, so i am getting the feeling that i am moving off topic by talking about fun and entertainment at Filmfare awards rather than talking about the ever so pretty Aishwarya Rai. So coming to back to the topic, Aishwarya wore a wonderful, dignified and a majestic sari this time around with her hair tied up at back. Sh looked a stunning beauty. I missed seeing Jaya Bachchan ji at the award function though. Okay, i really have no words to describe the glow on Aishwarya’s face and the sheer beauty that she undoubtedly, was looking that evening. And this time i am reminded more of the proverb that says “Pictures speak louder than words”. So cutting my commentary short, here are few pics of Aishwarya Rai from the Filmfare Award function that held at Yashraj Studios, Mumbai.

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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 In Pink Panther 2

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.