Archive for December, 2007



Aishwarya Rai basks in marital bliss

Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is basking in marital bliss as she termed the whole experience incredible.

Speaking at a jewellery launch function here, Rai said that being married was an incredible phase in her life.

“For now, the turn in my life is that I have got married which is an incredible world, an incredible life and that’s what I am embracing wholeheartedly. That’s what is happening currently in my life. I am sure you all haven’t missed that point,” she said. Continue reading ‘Aishwarya Rai basks in marital bliss’

Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai says married life with Abhishek Bachchan is “incredible.” “For now, the turn in my life is that I have got married which is an incredible world, an incredible life and that’s what I am embracing wholeheartedly,” she says. “That’s what is happening currently in my life. I am sure you all haven’t missed that point.”

The couple are rumored to be expecting their first child together, but neither has confirmed or denied the speculation. Pregnancy rumors were sparked after Abhishek and Aishwarya began a tour of religious shrines, in which they are asking blessings for the unborn baby.

Meanwhile, Rai is starring in the upcomming epic romance “Jodha Akbar” opposite Hrithik Roshan. The film is set to be released January 25, 2008.

No one could have forgotten Aishwarya Rai looking so gorgeous in Nakshatra commercials. The stunning looks of the beauty queen looked more attractive in the ads of Nakshatra Jewels.

She came to Chennai as part of her association with Nakshatra recently. The dazzling beauty unveiled the fabulous Nakshatra New Winter Wedding Collection of diamond jewellery in a function held on December 20, at Park Hotel.

Later she met the press in a relaxed mood. She recalled her association with Tamil Nadu with a sense of gratitude. “I am known as Aish all over India. Continue reading ‘“I owe it to Tamil Nadu”: Aishwarya Rai’

Aishwarya Rai thanks Shankar

AishwaryaRai was in Chennai yesterday to introduce 30 different ornaments.Perhaps Ash does not like Chennai functions much.

As usual the global beauty was late by 2 hours. As is the practice of reporters with actors, a reporter asked if she would join politics.

‘I am happily married and why should I do something like that,” retorted Ash. (This poses two questions: one, the politics choice is only for those who are a failure in married life and the other, those in politics have failure in marriage?) Continue reading ‘Aishwarya Rai thanks Shankar’

Former Miss World and Bollywoodactor, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan on Thursday said all the actors in the movie ‘Jodha Akbar’ have done the film with ‘full passion’ and hoped that the movie would be a hit with the masses.

The actor, who was here to launch the Nakshatra New Winter Wedding Collection of diamond jewellery here, told reporters after the launch that movies like Jodha Akbar, were very “tricky” with regard to audiences accepting it. Aishwarya Rai and Hrithik Roshan are playing the leadroles in the movie.

Responding to a query that films like ‘Asoka’ have not gone onto become hits in recent times, she said “At certain times certain films do well…certain films do not do that well. It’s a very tricky thing.” Continue reading ‘All actors in ‘Jodha Akbar’ have done well: Aishwarya Rai’

A ‘provoked’ Aishwarya Rai vented her exasperation at being repeatedly asked by the press if she is pregnant.

At a press event in the capital Wednesday, December 19, to endorse a jewelry brand this is how Aishwarya fielded the question.

“It crosses the line of decency…of respect…yes, it gets frustrating at times. We have agreed as a family to let the father of the family that is Amitji to clear out all the rumors.” Continue reading ‘Aishwarya Rai: Asking me if I am pregnant crosses the line of decency’

Is Aishwarya Bachchan pregnant?

Is there a Salim on the way? Actress Aishwarya Rai, Jodha Bai of the period epic Jodhaa-Akbar, is “enjoying the speculation” about her pregnancy in the media.

And she refuses to rise to the bait. “If I walk too carefully or if I stand with dupatta draped on one side, the media will be rife with speculation the next day.

So I am myself, going along with the flow,” said the chirpy former Miss World-turned-actress shimmering in a cloud of green chiffon and diamonds. Continue reading ‘Is Aishwarya Bachchan pregnant?’

The gorgeous Ashwarya Rai Bachchan was spotted at the Mumbai Race Course where she launched the sports collection of the watch brand Longines.

Scores of people gathered there to see the Bollywood beauty rather than witness the sport.

“I am so happy to be here,” said Aishwarya.

Aishwarya made a stage appearance, smiled, posed for the cameras. She thoroughly enjoyed to watch a race here.

Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan launched an exciting new sports collection of watches here on Thursday.

Longines chose the exciting sporting atmosphere of the exclusive Royal Western Turf Club of India to launch its new sport collection watches, targeting the young audience.

In a venue that epitomized the occasion, Longines International also decided to make a generous donation towards certain foundations taking care of the HIV affected people in India. Continue reading ‘Aishwarya Rai launches Longines’ sports collection watches’

The myth that Aishwarya Rai will only work with her husband Abhishek Bachchan, ends with her signing a movie opposite John Abraham.

Despite the dilly-dallying, Aishwarya is finally doing Sriram Raghavan’s love story about an ordinary man in an extraordinary situation.

After Jodhaa Akbar and Sarkar Raj, Ash will be seen in a realistic mould. Raghavan says, “Aishwarya has given dates from January as she has some endorsements to take care of this month. I’ve got John’s dates till February. I hope to complete 70 to 80 per cent of the film.” Continue reading ‘Aishwarya Rai in de-glam role opposite John !’