Ash-Abhi in ‘Ladies and Gentlemen’

Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan, will be seen together yet again in Rajkumar Santoshi’s romcom ‘Ladies and Gentlemen’.

This is the couple’s fourth pairing on screen after Guru (2007), Sarkar Raj (2009) and Raavan (2010).

Santoshi confirmed the pairing.

“I will be starting shoot on Ladies and Gentlemen by the first week of July. The film will star Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in the lead. I will be producing the film myself under my new banner.”

The film will be shot in Mumbai, Rome, New York and Malaysia.

This will be Aishwarya’s first film in 2011. She was last seen in Guzaarish with co-star Hrithik Roshan in November 2010.

Source:http://bollywood.celebden.com/2011/03/ash-abhi-in-ladies-and-gentlemen/

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan os not the most beautiful woman in the world…

Hugh Jackman, who shared the dais with the world’s most beautiful woman Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in FICCI Frames 2011, doesn’t find the beauty the most beautiful woman on earth.

Here’s what he had to say – “When someone told me that world’s most beautiful lady will welcome me, I was too excited. I thought it will be my wife Deborra. But later I came to know that it was Aishwarya”.

“I consider Ash as a very beautiful lady, but certainly not the most beautiful on the planet. Because according to me, my wife Deborra is the most beautiful lady,” says Jackman, talking about his wife Deborra-Lee Furness.

Ash, though at first stunned, got the superstar’s humour and then played along. Aishwarya gifted Hugh with a small Lord Ganesha’s statue. “I welcome Hugh Jackman to India. He is one of the most handsome and diligent artistes in the field of acting. On behalf of all the Indians, I welcome him in our country with a beautiful Lord Ganesha,” said Aishwarya.

Source:http://bollywood.celebden.com/2011/03/aishwarya-rai-bachchan-os-not-the-most-beautiful-woman-in-the-world/

Aishwarya to honour Hugh Jackman at FICCI Frames

Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai will present a memento to Hollywood star Hugh Jackman at the FICCI-FRAMES 2011 annual global convention on the business aspects of the entertainment and media industry here March 23-25.

The 37-year-old star will honour Jackman on the final day of the event, a press statement said.

Aishwarya, an internationally known actress, was asked by FICCI and its entertainment committee's co-chair, filmmaker Karan Johar, to attend the function and present Jackman with a memento of appreciation.

Jackman, 42, has played a variety of roles in Hollywood and is well known for his role as Wolverine in the popular "X Men" series.

Source:http://nowrunning.com/news/news.aspx?it=39543

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Hugh Jackman to meet at FICCI

Aishwarya Rai and Hugh Jackman have been invited among other star guests for Frames 2011, the annual FICCI convention of media and entertainment industry. The event is held on the 23rd of this month, and it certainly seems to be high on glamor.

The event, on its third day would have Ash and Jackman presiding over the valedictory session in which they will talk about the commercial side of films, importance of content and more. If buzz is to be believed, the Bachchans are also planning to host a special closed-door party for Jackman.

Other celebrities from Indian cinema attending the event would be Sonakshi Sinha, Karan Johar, Kamal Haasan, Ranveer Singh, Kiran Rao and Maneesh Sharma (director of Band Baaja Baaraat). Topics on various subjects related to film industry would be discussed, like the rise of newcomers and the importance of regional cinema.

Writer Jaideep Sahni, director Sudhir Mishra and UTV’s head honcho Siddharth Roy Kapoor will also be present an will preside over a session to discuss the market research of cinema.

Jackman’s visit is being kept in dark as of now.

Source:http://bollywood.celebden.com/2011/03/aishwarya-rai-bachchan-and-hugh-jackman-to-meet-at-ficci/

Aishwarya Rai is no longer Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s muse?

Bollywood is an incredible world indeed! Foes turn friends and vice versa overnight. Buzz has it that Aishwarya Rai has not been in good terms with her mentor and ace filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali, post ‘Guzaarish’.

If rumours are to be believed, the blue eyed girl of Bhansali is mighty peeved with him for not taking her into consideration while sharing the profit.

Despite ‘Guzaarish’ proving to be a Box Office dud, Hrithik Roshan and Sanjay Leela Bhansali have been basking with all the appreciation and the applause and more so with the finances. But the former Miss World’s contribution to the film was paid least attention.

The film which was produced by UTV Motion Pictures paid Bhansali a whopping Rs 27 crores. Even Duggu got a fair share but Ash was left empty handed.

Well oh well! Will the pretty muse of Bhansali make amends?

Any guesses people?

Source:http://spicezee.zeenews.com/articles/story83269.htm

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan awarded for her contribution in arts and culture….

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan honored as daughter of the soil for her contribution and achievement in the arts and culture segment, in India and Globally. She will be honored by the Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa.

It will be a 3-day-long event and will be inaugurated by Dr. Narayana Murthy of Infosys. All the high achievers from the state in the fields of Agriculture, Irrigation, Information Technology, Bio technology, Industry, sports, Arts and Culture will be honored.

The ceremony begins on 11th of March.

Aishwarya has resumed public appearances after a hiatus that included a vacation outside the country. Yesterday she was seen at a Lavasa charity event honoring women car drivers.

Source:http://bollywood.celebden.com/2011/03/aishwarya-rai-bachchan-awarded-for-her-contribution-in-arts-and-culture/

Aishwarya's Rai...ght Health Alarm: Cancer Awareness For Women

She's back after rocking the red carpet at the Academy Awards in Los Angeles and the first public appearance that Aishwarya Rai Bachchan made was not for a B'Town event, but for an initiative to support women suffering from cancer.

The 'Guzaarish' actress was a special guest at the Lavasa Women's Drive 2011 Award Night held recently at a suburban Mumbai hotel. She not just honoured a young cancer fighter, but also urged women to go for regular check ups and requested journalists present to spread the awareness.

The ever modest Mrs. Bachchan swatted aside comments about her being an inspirational figure for the women and said, "On the contrary, they have been very inspiring to all of us. Because of the sheer strength and courage that some of the women have portrayed in their ability to wake up everyday and be strong enough to conquer the challenges they face after being diagnosed with cancer."

Looking elegant in an off white ensemble, Aishwarya expressed her joy on being a part of the event and said, "It's wonderful to see women celebrating an evening of empowerment. It's great to see so many success stories and such strong women around you."

B'Town was also represented at the function by Arjan Bajwa, Jackky Bhagnani and Puja Gupta who handed out prizes and singer Shweta Pandit who enthralled the crowd with the latest chart busting numbers.

Source:http://movietalkies.com/bollywoodnews/news.asp?NewsId=8531