Aishwarya Rai

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!

Aishwarya To Judge "India Got Talent"

You do know how most of the television soaps and competitions come up in different languages and countries across the globe. Going way back i remember a television show “Tol Mol ke Bol” which was based on popular TV show named “Price is Right“. But i guess the most famous has to be “Kaun Banega Crorepati” that was based on “Who wants to be a millionaire“. Of course Kaun Banega Crorepati was a great success as long as it was being hosted by Amitabh Bachchan and why not…The charm, the charisma and of the course the prize money besides getting to watch the man of the millennium, Amitabh Bachchan, was a lot overwhelming for the people. Probably you do know, KBC success credit also goes to Mr. Siddharth Basu. Probably, the best quiz master India has ever seen.

Alright, so from last few years there has been a talent hunt contest going in America and Britain and the show is called “America Got Talent” and “Britain’s Got Talent“. I personally do not like American version of the show but i simply cannot miss out on the Britain Got Talent episodes. It’s into it’s third year and has given likes of Paul Potts who is a famous Oprah singer and George Sampson, little genius dancer kid. These not only got to perform at the Royal Variety in front of the Royal family including the Queen, but also became world famous. What makes the show even more interesting are the three judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden and Piers Morgan and sometimes a fourth judge, the very beautiful, Kelly Brook. And of course, the two hosts Ant & Dec who brings all the humor to the show. I simply can’t get enough from this show.

Now with popularity of America/Britain got talent, how can India remain behind. So here comes “India Got Talent“. The show once again will be courtesy Siddharth Basu. So you can expect some good result from the show. Now as for judges, there was a rumor that Mr. Basu has chosen bollywood’s actress Preity Zinta as one of the judges. Of course nothing was confirmed and will remain unconfirmed till the very beginning of the show but the latest rumors that are coming up says that Preity Zinta has been replaced by the our very own, ever so gorgeous Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. India’s Got Talent promotional videos are already being aired on the television these days. It was considered to be Preity Zinta’s grand TV debut. But now i guess the same can be said for Aishwarya Rai. It’s a little difficult for me to believe that Aishwarya will be seen on small screen in such a talent show but considering the fact that Amitabh has already been a part of Mr. Basu’s first success of KBC, Aishwarya Rai may very well be a judge in India’s Got Talent.

It was believed that Preity Zinta zeroed in on the payments and everything with IGT team. She was supposedly said to be paid 5 crores of rupees but you know, Indian Premier League Cricket is going on these days and she is the owner of Kings XI Punjab. So she really is busy with her first priority. Thus she was replaced by Aishwarya Rai. I am not sure, but Aishwarya Rai as a judge of India’s Got Talent is yet to be confirmed by her and till then, everybody seems to be tight lipped.

I am sure “India Got Talent” can get better judges than Britain Got Talent’s and America Got Talent, and IGT may also get better competition… But how on earth will tehy be able to get Ant & Dec. Sorry, but i don’t India or any other country has anyone to match Ant & Dec!

Abhishek Aishwarya Anniversary

As many of Aishwarya’ s and Abhishek’s regular fans would be knowing, the couple got married on 20th April 2007. So this 20th, they celebrated their second marriage anniversary.

I know it’s 27th April today and i should have updated this website with their wedding anniversary news a week back. But i was very busy last few days. And all spare time was eaten up Indian Premiere League 20-20 cricket that’s going in South Africa. So, i really didn’t get anytime to update this blog. Anyways, as the famous saying goes on “Better late then never”.

Okay, so first of all, we would like to wish Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan a wonderful and blessed second marriage anniversary. We always wish that you truly live as a happily married couple.

Now for the readers. Earlier, there surfaced some rumors that the making of “Raavan” has been suspended for some time due to Mani Ratnam‘s health issues. Apparently, the rumor turned out to be true. Ratnam, who was admitted to a private hospital, following breathing difficulty and dizziness, has been advised by doctor to rest for a while. As a result the schedule of Raavan has been slightly pushed ahead. So this gave Aishwarya and Abhishek, a chance to get away and spend some, much needed quality time together.

Aishwarya and Abhishek took a week-long holiday to an undisclosed destination. It has to be some exotic location in United States or Europe. But since it’s undisclosed so i better not start guessing. But what i do hope is that they spend a good time in there which this couple really needs.

On 20th April 2007, the couple finally got married. You can read all about that in here >> “Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan, Finally Married“. After their marriage, the couple went for a month long “Honeymoon to Europe“. But their honeymoon was often disturbed by L’Oreal advertisement and endorsement commitments and the launching and premier of Mani Ratnam’s “Guru“. So you see, thy didn’t have a great time due to overloaded working at that time. Last year, when it was time for their first marriage anniversary, it was again busy schedule that almost kept them away from each other. Abhishek Bachchan at that time was shooting for “Dostana” in Miami, Florida. Aishwarya Rai had to join him there in order to celebrate their first wedding anniversary. This year they were supposed to be working again but Mani Ratnam somehow managed to let them take an off. So now probably you understand why i have been mentioning “a much needed quality time”? Also, you may also realize that being a star and such celebrity status, is hard to achieve and even harder to keep. The couple even refused earlier to Mani Ratnam’s offer of a week off. According to a source “Mani Ratnam had suggested he’d start the schedule later to give Abhishek and Aishwarya a chance to take time off for their anniversary. But the couple had refused. It’s only now when the schedule is pushed ahead that they’ve decided to take that anniversary holiday”.

We at AishwaryaWeb.com would like to wish Aishwarya and Abhishek a blessed marriage anniversay. At the same time we also wish Mani Ratnam a speedy recovery.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

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.