Archive for April, 2007



So, another mystery surrounding Ash-Abhi is finally over.

After much speculation about their honeymoon destination, it’s now official that Bollywood’s star couple Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai are headed for a French honeymoon.

The newly-weds would catch an early morning flight on Friday for France and will be spend their time mostly there during their fortnight stay in Europe. Continue reading ‘Where are Aishwarya-Abhishek honeymooning?’

Bollywood bride Aishwarya Rai will live with her in-laws and adopt her husband’s family name, her movie icon father-in-law Amitabh Bachchan said in an interview published yesterday.

The emerald-eyed former Miss World, who wed Bollywood heart-throb Abhishek Bachchan in a traditional Hindu ceremony last Friday, “will live with us,” he told the Times of India.

“This decision came voluntarily from both Abhishek and Aishwarya,” said Amitabh Bachchan, a prolific actor who has a vast international fan base from South Asia to the Middle East and Africa and is known simply as “the Big B”. Continue reading ‘Aishwarya Rai to live with the in-laws’

AISHWARYA RAI will break with Indian tradition when she continues her acting career, following her marriage to actor ABHISHEK BACHCHAN in the biggest wedding in Bollywood history.

The superstar couple tied the knot in a modest ceremony at the Bachchan family home in Mumbai, India, the climax of three-days of festivities last week (20Apr07).

But while most women are expected to give up their careers to become housewives, the former Miss World will carry on acting with her father-in-law Amitabh Bachchan’s approval. Continue reading ‘Aishwarai ignores Indian tradition to continue movie career’

Actor Abhishek Bachchan and his wife Aishwarya Rai would be leaving to exotic locales of Europe for their honeymoon today, Sahara Samay sources said.

The duo would be leaving for France today and will be spending their time mostly there during their fortnight stay in Europe.

The couple got married at the Bachchan residence ‘Pratiksha’ in Mumbai on April 20. Continue reading ‘Abhishek, Aishwarya to leave for France today’

Bollywood bride Aishwarya Rai will live with her in-laws and adopt her husband’s family name, her movie icon father-in-law Amitabh Bachchan said in an interview published Thursday.

The emerald-eyed former Miss World, who wed Bollywood heart-throb Abhishek Bachchan in a traditional Hindu ceremony last Friday, “will live with us,” he was quoted by AFP as teling the Times of India.

“This decision came voluntarily from both Abhishek and Aishwarya,” said Amitabh Bachchan, a prolific actor who has a vast international fan base from South Asia to the Middle East and Africa and is known simply as “the Big B”. Continue reading ‘Aishwarya Rai to live with the in-laws’

Now that we have word from the patriarch, it can be told that Aishwarya Rai won’t quit acting in films after her marriage, although she will change her address as she will stay with her in-laws and will change her name too — she will be called Aishwarya Bachchan.

In his first interview after the Abhiash wedding, Amitabh Bachchan told TOI, “Jaya (Bachchan) and I have insisted that Aishwarya must continue with her acting career.

There is no problem or issue with us.” As Jaya virtually gave up acting after her marriage, there has been speculation on whether Ash too would do the same. Continue reading ‘Ms Rai? No, she’s Mrs Bachchan, says Big B’

Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan says his daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai will continue acting in films, bucking the trend of actresses quitting the industry after marriage, reports said on Thursday.

Rai’s marriage last week to actor Abhishek Bachchan, captivated film-crazy Indians, who wondered if the former Miss World would continue her career. Continue reading ‘Amitabh says daughter-in-law Aishwarya to continue acting’

Bollywood bride Aishwarya Rai will live with her in-laws and adopt her husband’s family name, her movie icon father-in-law Amitabh Bachchan said in an interview published on Thursday.

The emerald-eyed former Miss World, who wed Bollywood heart-throb Abhishek Bachchan in a traditional Hindu ceremony last Friday, “will live with us,” he told the Times of India.

“This decision came voluntarily from both Abhishek and Aishwarya,” said Amitabh Bachchan, a prolific actor who has a vast international fan base from South Asia to the Middle East and Africa and is known simply as “the Big B”. Continue reading ‘Aishwarya to adopt hubby’s surname’

Aishwarya to take Bachchan name

Former Miss World Aishwarya Rai will take her husband’s name to become Aishwarya Bachchan, said her father-in-law, Amitabh Bachchan.

Aishwarya, who married Abhishek Bachchan last weekend in a gala affair dubbed as “the wedding of the century,” has already signed an autograph as Aishwarya Bachchan, according to sources.

“She desires to use Bachchan as her surname,” said Amitabh. Continue reading ‘Aishwarya to take Bachchan name’

“There is a kind of depth to a diamond which no other stone has. Diamonds are classy yet simple - and the statement they make is one of dignity and grace,” said Aishwarya. “How can any woman resist the combination of permanence, femininity and elegance?”

On April 20 2007, she married Abhishek Bachchan in a private ceremony, which has been described as the country’s biggest wedding and began in the streets of Mumbai with fireworks and lights.

A brand ambassador for DTC (Diamond Trading Company), the sales and marketing arm of the De Beers Group, Aishwarya has appeared in numerous advertising campaigns for DTC and her recent wedding gave her the opportunity to put in to use the DTC’s Bridal diamond jewellery sets. Continue reading ‘Bridal Diamonds Sparkle On Aishwarya Rai’