Archive for January, 2009



Aishwarya Rai not sidelined

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has been invited by the makers of Pink Panther 2 to the première of the film in the US. She will also tour US and Europe with comedian Steve Martin to promote the film. This development sets aside rumors that the former Miss World is being sidelined by the makers of Pink Panther 2 by avoiding her in the Aishwarya Rai posters and promos. The actress will be touring Madrid, Paris, Moscow, and Berlin to promote the film. Continue reading ‘Aishwarya Rai not sidelined’

Samajwadi party is contemplating offering a ticket to the politically-correct, picture-perfect Indian woman, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. Having proved her mettle in Bollywood she has proved her social sophistication with an unblemished career and her wise move to marry the youngest Bachchan. she has impressed one and all with her beauty, which appears not to be just skin-deep. Continue reading ‘Aishwarya Rai Bachchan to try her politically-correct self in politics!’

Padma Shri for Akshay, Aishwarya

Akshay Kumar and Aishwarya Rai have been honoured with the Padma Shri Award, one of the top civilian honours in the country, for their contribution to the field of cinema. The announcement came as a surprise to Akshay and Aishwarya and their millions of fans on Republic day.

Akshay may have hit the blues at the beginning of the year with a blooper called Chandni Chowk To China, but all has not been that bad indeed. This has been a phenomenal month in terms of recognition and rewards. Singh Is Kinng made it to the prestigious RAAM awards nominations. And now, the Govt. of India has conferred the illustrious Padma Shri honor on him. Looking back, this month should bring good cheer to Akki and his fans in spite of CC2C.

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Singh Is Kinng makes it to RAAM Awards nominations

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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, on the other hand, has made the Bachchan family proud once again with the Padma Shri Award. She is the fourth member in the family to be honoured with the award. Shri Harivanshrai Bachchan, Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan are earlier recipients of the award. She has indeed added another feather as a ‘Bahu’ in the Bachchan ‘parivar’.

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Other members in the film industry who received Padma Shri include actress and dancing queen of yesteryears Helen, renowned playback singers Kumar Sanu and Udit Narayanan, ghazal singer Penaaz Masani, and music composer Pandit Hridaynath Mangeshkar.

Amitabh Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan graced the inauguration of Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Medical Centre in Mumbai recently. The multi-specialty medical centre is being run by Anil Ambani owned Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group.

Speaking on the occasion, Amitabh Bachchan regaled the invitees with his usual tongue-in cheek humor. “Having spent many anxious moments for the better part of my life in the intensive care units of various hospitals, I find this facility to be absolutely extraordinary,” Bachchan said.

Tina Ambani, hospital chairperson, has taken the initiative to build a world class medical facility that will not only cater to various specialty needs of the patients, but also undertake global medical research.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, beaming with joy after being felicitated with the Padma Shri, shared her sentiments, “I am feeling absolutely overjoyed. It’s all thanks to my well-wishers and the blessings of my parents and in-laws. I hope to live up to the expectations of all of them.”

The hospital project was initiated by in 1999 by heart surgeon Dr Nitu Mandke. The project was taken over by the Anil Dhirubhai Ambani group (ADAG) after Dr Mandke’s death in 2003

Mumbai, Jan 30: Filmmaker Vishal Bharadwaj is one star maker. The director, who turned heroines like Tabu and Kareena into critically-acclaimed actresses; getting them to deliver award-winning performances in ‘Maqbool’ and ‘Omkara’, is now gearing up to work with his dream actress, Padma Shri Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.

Even though Aishwaya is much criticised for her lackluster performances but that has not stopped Vishal from pursuing the actress. Apparently, the two have had a pact for years now, whereby Ash had promised him that she would act in one of his films.

Speaking to a news daily, the gorgeous lady said, “Vishal and I have wanted to work together ever since he was the music composer on a project that got shelved. We had promised one another that I would star in his film whenever he turned director. Continue reading ‘Vishal Bharadwaj ropes in Aishwarya for his next flick’

Ash wants Abhi only

Former Miss World and Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan married to Abhishek Bachchan at the peak of her career. After marriage, Ash hinted that as far as possible she will act opposite Abhi only and to a great extent, her verdict stands right. Ash has signed ample films opposite hubby Abhi. Presently, the couple is shooting for Mani Ratnam’s Ravana in the deep jungle of Kochi. They have also signed Ad filmmaker Abhinay Deo’s thriller. After shooting in Kochi, they will head for Greece, Thailand, Istanbul and London for the untitled thriller. Apart from Ash and Abhi, Boman Irani will also play an important role. Continue reading ‘Ash wants Abhi only’

International members of Inspector Jacques Clouseau (played by Steve Martin’s special team of investigators in the forthcoming Pink Panther 2 will include roles played by Asian stars.

Bollywood superstar Aishwarya Rai Bachchan continues to maintain careers in both worlds of Bollywood and Hollywood. While starring in South Asian blockbusters like Devdas, Dhoom 2, Jodhaa Akbar, and Sarkar Raj, she has also taken on roles in Western films, such as Bride & Predjudice, Mistress of Spices, and The Last Legion. Continue reading ‘Asian actors starring in Pink Panther 2: Aishwarya Rai, Yuki Matsuzaki’

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan on Monday said his entire family was happy for the Padmashri recognition to daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai.

“Aishwarya’s Padma decoration is the fifth in the family. My father received Padmabhushan, myself with (two) Padmashri and Padmabhushan and Jaya was receipient of Padmashri. Five Padma awardees in one family. God is generous and kind,” Bachchan wrote in his blog. Continue reading ‘My family is happy for Aishwarya: Big B’

Was She Looking For Aishwarya Rai?

Julia ROberts was spotted sight seeing in Agra at the Taj Mahal with husband Danny Moder.

Wow. The paparazzi really follows you EVERYWHERE.

Anyways, you all must have hear that Julia Roberts claiming that Aishwarya Rai is THE MOST BEAUTIFUL WOMAN IN THE WORLD. Continue reading ‘Was She Looking For Aishwarya Rai?’

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chief G Madhavan Nair, Sister Nirmala of the Kolkata-based Missionaries of Charity, Atomic Energy Commission chairman Anil Kakodkar, noted environmentalist Sunderlal Bahuguna and Ashok S Ganguly, a member of the PM’s Council on Trade and Industry, have been chosen for the Padma Vibhushan awards for this year. Continue reading ‘Dhoni, Bindra and Aishwarya among Padma awardees’