Aishwarya Rai’s New Role: Game Show Host?

Even though Aishwarya Rai declared that she wouldn’t be taking on any new projects in the coming year in order to spend time with her daughter, she’s still being approached for projects by hopeful directors.

First there was the rumor that she’d be reuniting with Shahrukh Khan in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Bajirao Mastani, a historical epic that would bring together the much-loved jodi for the first time since Devdas. That rumor was flatly denied. Then it was said Aishwarya would be doing a cameo role for Rajinikanth’s big-budget film, Kochadaiyaan. So far nothing has been made official on that front, but given that the role is quite small and there are no plans to release the film anytime before the end of 2012, it’s possible that Aishwarya wouldn’t have to begin shooting for it for at least a year. Continue reading

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Aishwarya Rai and Katrina Kaif Among ‘Runelords’ Movie Nominees

Bollywood beauties Aishwarya Rai and Katrina Kaif are among nine candidates for the upcoming Runelords movie. They’re joined by several prominent Hollywood stars as well in a group of nominees that fans will vote on to determine who will play which major roles in the film.

As Aishwarya Rai baby news continues to receive daily attention, there’s also another aspect to Mrs. Bachchan (pictured). She’s not only a Bollywood mom, but also an actress. She’ll be among those being considered for a role in the new Runelords movie. Joining her is Katrina Kaif, another Bollywood babe, as well as Deepika Padukone. All three of these Bollywood babes will be up for the same role.
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Aishwarya Rai’s baby looks like Abhishek: Amitabh

Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan are yet to finalise a name for their daughter. However, grandfather Amitabh Bachchan is happy to name his grand daughter Bitiya for now! Also, Amitabh feels that though the little girl looked exactly like Aish when she was born, she is now beginning to resemble Abhishek.

When asked at a recent function as to who his grand daughter resembles, Amitabh Bachchan said that though the little girl looked exactly like her mother Aishwarya Rai Bachchan when she was born, the girl is slowly beginning to resemble her dad Abhishek as well. Continue reading

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Aishwarya Rai’s cameo in Kochadaiyaan?

If the reports are to be believed, beauty queen Aishwarya Rai will play a cameo inSuper Star Rajinikanth’s next film Kochadaiyaan under the direction of his younger daughter Soundarya Rajinikanth.

Notably, Aishwarya Rai was Rajni’s heroine in the much acclaimed Enthiran. The Superstar is said to be greatly impressed by Aishwarya Rai’s performance in Enthiran and himself asked his daughter to rope in Aishwarya Rai to play a key role in Kochadaiyaan, it is heard.

On the other hand, Aishwarya Rai who recently gave birth to a baby girl, had decided not to act in films for a year, but sources said that on Rajanikanth’s insistence, she agreed to do the cameo.
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Aishwarya Rai Baby Name Announcement from Amitabh Bachchan

What’s in a name?

Apparently a lot if you’re Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. The Bollywood beauty and her doting family have so far taken a month to come up with one for her daughter, and there doesn’t seem to be a decision in sight!

The only hint given so far about what little Beti B will be formally called has come from Amitabh and Abhishek, who indicated that if fans wanted to assist in thinking up names, they should contribute some that start with the letter A. A for Amitabh, A for Abhishek, A for Aishwarya, A for… Aaliya? Aditi? Aarti? Anushka? Who knows! Continue reading

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Four degrees of separation, or what I said to Aishwarya Rai

Are you a pathetic loser? Do you lack A-list friends to name-drop? Are you Casey Anthony? No problem.
Here’s a neat trick. Simply surf the internet and find someone interesting of Facebook age/social class anywhere on the planet.

It might be a rising starlet from Asia, a random cutie from a crowd shot in Europe, or Charlie Sheen (if you have really bad taste).

Then just think about this amazing fact: He or she has a friend who is a friend of a friend of someone you actually know. Continue reading

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Aishwarya Rai and Beti B Lauded at the Pune International Marathon

Aishwarya Rai was among a number of prominent women lauded at the 26th Pune International Marathon on Sunday. The theme of this year’s charity race was “Save the Girl Child and Her Future” and activities surrounding the race, which drew more than 2,000 participants, sought to highlight the tragedy of female infanticide and sex selection in India.

Aishwarya Rai appeared on placards at the event, which also featured photos of prominent Indian women such as Indira Gandhi and Gangubai Hangal (who was mother to a daughter herself). Continue reading

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Aishwarya Rai, most beautiful woman in the world – Filmfare

Aishwarya Rai even after becoming mom has managed to be the “Most Beautiful” in this year’s Filmfare’s 2011 college poll.

Filmfare Magazine every year holds an annual poll among the Indian college students requesting them to name and rank their favourite stars based on different qualifications. This year too Aishwarya Rai was voted as “Most Beautiful” by the college students. Continue reading

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Aishwarya Rai Baby News – Abhishek Bachchan Still Taking Beti B Name Ideas

The Aishwarya Rai baby news stories continue, as the family is eager to give “Beti B” an official name this month. Recently, father Abhishek Bachchan took yet another name suggestion from a Twitter fan, but will it stick?

As Aishwarya Rai’s baby is seen by friends and family, she continues to go by the catchy nickname that has been given to her. Meanwhile, fans have been invited to send in their ideas for names for Beti B via Twitter and elsewhere. The family may choose one of them as their latest member’s new name. A Twitter user named @ShvetaSharma5 suggested the following to Abhishek on Wednesday: Continue reading

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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is a ‘failed actress’: Kashmiri media

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was labelled as a “failed actress” by a Kashmir Digest editorial on Sunday, December 3rd.

In a Kashmir Digest editorial, titled ‘Justice Katju and Indian Media,’ Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was labelled as a “failed actress.” The editorial also alleged that Aishwarya enjoyed all the media attention due to the delivery of her new born.
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