Aishwarya Rai

On Sikander Kher

I know Sikku from Mohabbatein days… he was a young shy kid then! And then I met him again during Devdas. But I’ve actually got to know him the best as Abhishek’s younger brother. And we’ve always known that he has it in him to make it here and all I have to say is welcome to the club and best of luck!

On her presence at the event

I am here more for personal reasons than anything else. Sikku and the rest of his family are my family. They are a part of our lives and it gives me immense joy to be here at such a momentous occasion in Sikku’s life. Abhishek wanted to be here too but he couldn’t make it so I am here representing the two of us!

On her advice to Sikander

He just asked me ‘is it always like this’ and all I could do was laugh. He is new but I know he has a long way to go. But I also know that he will do very well. He has some of the best genes and family who know it all about Bollywood so all I want to tell him is that take it easy and just work hard.

On comparisons for Sikander like Abhishek

But these comparisons are made by you all. I don’t think anyone in our industry does that. We are all actors … it doesn’t mean we have to be better nor as good as our parents. I know Pa is a great actor and so is Abhishek. And the same applies to Sikku… Kirron Aunty and Anupam uncle are great and I’m sure he will do well too! So all these comparisons are unnecessary no?

On her Summer 2007

(laughs) I don’t think I need to answer that! My expression says it all. It was the best and the most wonderful. It was the greatest time of my life and I only have the fondest memories of my summer of 2007.

On her next film

Pink Panther is all done. I am looking at some new scripts and will be starting on another Hollywood film soon. But I will be beginning with Shankar’s Robot soon. Things are looking good.