Aishwarya Rai

Beautiful Aishwarya

With our handsome Abhishek Bachchan and gorgeous Aishwarya Rai’s wedding day being awaited by millions of fans around the world, a Kochi-based florist is ecstatic that his specially cultivated Heliconia flowers may beautify the occasion.

According to George Phillip, one of the county’s main suppliers of the ornamental plant, an order for 1,000 pieces of Heliconia flowers for a major Bangalore stockist, has been received, but was actually meant for the Bachchan and Rai wedding.

“We do have some orders from Delhi, actually from Bangalore through our agent, it is meant for Aishwarya Rai they had told us as per details given to me,” he said.

Phillip has 270 varieties of Heliconia, which he grows on five acres of land.

The exotic plant grows anywhere between 15 to 300 centimetres, and is primarily used for the decoration of halls and lobbies.

Bangalore happens to be Aishwarya Rai’s hometown.

Heliconia, which is commonly known as ‘lobster-claw’ or ‘wild plantain’ and is native to tropical America and the Pacific Ocean islands, is mainly grown for ornamental use.

Presently, Phillip supplies the plant to most cities in India.

“We are the main suppliers for the Heliconia in India and major growers and exporters. We are supplying to North India as well as to the southern parts of India…Chennai, Bangalore, Mumbai, mostly to Delhi also…Actually, we are just waiting for cold storage facilities at Kochi Airport. After that , we will be able to export,” said Phillip.

Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai got engaged in January this year. The exact date of their marriage is being kept a close guarded secret, though the media has speculated that it could be some time in March or April.

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Aishwarya Rai

The gorgeous Aishwarya Rai has confirmed teaming up with Bollywood mega superstar Amitabh Bachchan and fiance Abhishek Bachchan for the sequel of Sarkar.

It has been confirmed that Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai are teaming up for the first time for a whole film, Ram Gopal Varma’s sequel to “Sarkar”.

“News travels fast! Yes, it’s true Aishwarya has agreed to be a part of ‘Sarkar’ 2. We only need to work out her dates. She’ll of course play the lead opposite Abhishek,” Ram Gopal Verma said.

Considering how much in the news the pair is, Varma has got quite a winning combination on his hands.

Laughs the filmmaker: “I don’t think that’s the primary motivation for my casting Aishwarya. You see, I’ve been meaning to work with her for some time. Who doesn’t want to work with Aishwarya Rai? But the vehicle has to be worthy of her presence.

“I did approach her on a few occasions earlier. Things didn’t work out. I’m glad she’s on finally.”

“Sarkar 2″ which will carry forward the story of the “Godfather” like political clan will now have Abhishek playing the messianic savior of the downtrodden.

The Bachchan senior has confirmed that he would have comparatively less to do in the sequel to “Sarkar”. But knowing Varma’s passionate proclivity for the Big B’s histrionics there’s bound to be more of Amitabh than it would outwardly appear possible.

“I can’t say right now how much scope the three main stars will have in “Sarkar 2″. But Amitji, Abhishek and Aishwarya are going to be seen in a light not cast before,” revealed Varma, who has just directed Bachchan in Nishabd.

Update: After having watched Sarkar 2 now, i must say that Aishwarya looked damn gorgeous throughout the movie. But the movie looks to be a failure. Sorry but Sarkar 2 is nothing compared to Sarkar!

Desirable Aishwarya

Askmen.com is a free online destination for men, a men’s portal, designed to provide men with daily features on subject matter that interests the general male population. The latest feature on their website is about the top 99 desirable women in the world with Jessica Alba making it to the number one position.

But it won’t come as a surprise to know that Aishwarya Rai and Mallika Sherawat feature amongst the top 99 of the most desirable women on Askmen.com. Aishwarya Rai is placed on number 40. Last year, she featured on number 47. Not far behind is Mallika Sherawat on number 78.

With rising awareness of such contents and votings, you can expect more and more bollywood celebrities down the years. But remember, it was Aishwarya Rai who became the first from Bollywood! And that too deservingly.

With oodles of talent and jaw-dropping look, the two beauties have been reining Bollywood for some time now. They have not only become a household name in India but also are gaining international fame and accolades.

Aishwarya Rai has already created a niche for herself in the international market with loads of good work in her kitty. With her impending marriage with Abhishek Bachchan being much talked about, she is surely at the peak of her career right now. Mallika’s claim to fame was the film Murder, after which there was no stopping her! Both these stunning beauties were recently seen in Mani Ratnam’s Guru.

But the fact accepted by many is that Aishwarya came into the top 40 number with her sheer power of beauty and beauty alone! For me and many others, she is still the number one most desirable women in Bollywood indsutry!

Ash n Abhi Marriage

The much-awaited wedding of Bollywood stars Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan is the most talked about subject in Pakistan, a visiting team of Pakistani journalists said. Not only in India, but in Pakistan also Abhishek Bachchan-Aishwarya Rai impending marriage is one of the most talked about topics.

The eight-member delegation of Pakistani journalists, who arrived in India recently on a 12-day tour, prayed at the shrine of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisthi.

Talking to the media, Tahir Mohammed Khan, a senior reporter from Pakistan said, “There is no difference between the two countries in terms of hospitality and affection.We are getting the same amount of love and affection here in India that we get in our country.” Hindi movies are a craze in Pakistan. The much-awaited wedding of Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai is the most talked about subject in Pakistan. The delegation would also visit Delhi, Jaipur, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Mumbai.

Of course it is the most talked about subject here in India as well.

So Aishwarya, intentionally or unintentionally, you just did a wonderful thing. Consider yourself of a small yet an important role in India Pakistan’s friendly relations.

Good luck!!!!

Gorgeous Aishwarya Rai won the Star of the year award (female) at Max Stardust Awards held last night on February 18 in Mumbai.

Aishwarya got the award for her electrifying performance in Sanjay Gadhvi’s “Dhoom 2″.

Aishwarya’s would-be husband Abhishek Bachchan however need not feel undermined, as Jr. Bachchan received best actor award in supporting role for his powerhouse performance in Karan Johar’s “Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna”.

Besides Star of the year award (female), which went to Aishwarya Rai for “Dhoom 2″, its director Sanjay Gadhvi bagged Hottest Filmmaker Award for the film.

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The winners of the Stardust Awards 2007 are as follows:

• Star of the Year (Male)  – Sanjay Dutt (Lage Raho Munnabhai)
• Star of the Year (Female) – Aishwarya Rai (Dhoom:2)
• Best Actor in a supporting role (Male) – Abhishek Bachchan (Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna)
• Best Actress in a supporting role (Female) – Ayesha Takia (Dor)
• Best Actor in a negative Role (Male) – Saif Ali Khan (Omkara)
• Superstar of Tomorrow (Male) – Shiney Ahuja (Gangster)
• Superstar of Tomorrow (Female) – Kangana Ranaut (Gangster)
• Breakthrough Performance Award (Male) – Kunal Kapoor (Rang De Basanti)
• Breakthrough Performance Award (Female) – Gul Panag (Dor)
• The New Menace – Shaad Randhawa (Woh Lamhe)
• Hottest Film Producer – Kumar Mangat (Omkara)
• The Dream Director Award – Rajkumar Hirani (Lage Raho Munnabhai)
• The Hottest Young Filmmaker – Sanjay Gadhvi (Dhoom:2)
• New Musical Sensation (Male) – Zubeen Garg (Ya Ali)
• New Musical Sensation (Female) – Rekha Bharadwaj (Namak Ishq Ka)
• Standout Performance by a Musical Director -  Mithoon (Bas Ek Pal)
• Standout Performance by a Lyricist – Virag Mishra (Zinda Hoon Main)
• Lifetime Achievement Award – Mithun Chakraborty

Well, Congratulations to Ms. Aishwarya Rai from all her fans for this award and we wish many more such awards in the future!