Aishwarya Furious At Fake Topless Pictures

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is pretty miffed these days as her allegedly topless picture had been flashed across various TV channels, few days back.

Rumor has it that these pictures were taken at a time when Ash was beginning her career in ad and and modeling industry during the mid 90’s where she reportedly posed for a magazine along with four, five models.

The names of the models in the magazine go as Milind Soman , Madhu Sapre , Ruchi Malhotra, Aishwarya Rai, Anu Verma, Coleen Khan. Atul Karleskar had reportedly shot the picture and Micky Contractor had done the make-up.

Abhishek Bachchan is apparently upset over these ‘topless’ pictures and is keen to take drastic step and having a talk with his lawyers regarding this defamatory issue.

Ash has also taken the matter very seriously and released a statement saying that the pictures are fabricated and that she was never involved.

“She would never do something like that. You know the actress you are talking about.

No matter at which time in her profession they say these pictures were taken we can guarantee you that they are just the work some of some publicity hungry individual,” says Ash’s manager, “She has made it clear that she will take action against anyone who publishes them on the assumption that they are hers. And so will her close ones.”

He also adds that this new rumor hasn’t gone done well with the actress or the rest of her family.

The picture reportedly shows Ash in a pair of tiny denim shorts with her back to the camera with other models as well some other ones that are much more bold.

Aishwarya Rai Is Not Pregnant

Refuting the reports about Aishwarya Rai’s pregnancy, Abhishek Bachchan has made clear it amply clear that his wife is too busy to start a family.

In fact, she is going to be very busy shooting for the next two years. Just after completing the shooting of Sarkar Raj, the actress will fly to Europe for her third Hollywood venture which is a sequel to Hollywood blockbuster Pink Panther.

It is also reported that the actress will be playing the female lead opposite Steve Martin. Actors Andy Garcia, John Cleese and Alfred Molina have also joined the crew of Columbia Pictures/MGM’s ‘The Pink Panther 2’.

Ash will star as a detective along with ‘Spiderman 2’ villain Molina and Garcia, who join forces with bumbling French police detective Jacques Clouseau, to be played by Martin, to catch the thief who has been stealing artifacts around the world.

Cleese will play Clouseau’s superior chief inspector Charles Dreyfus in the movie, according to reports.

Agent Cody Banks director Harald Zwart will be directing the film, which was penned by Scott Neustadter, Mike Weber, Lowell Ganz, Babaloo Mandel and Steve Martin.

The film will be produced by Robert Simonds and Ira Shuman will be executive producer.

It is also learnt that Ash will start shooting for a film with Abhishek Bachchan to be directed by Tarun Mansukhani for Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions early next year.

With a such packed shooting schedule ahead Ash might just be glowing with work only.

No Problems With Abhishek: Salman

Everybody knows Salman Khan is one of the most kind harted chap in the industry. But where does he derives his inspiration from?

In a candid interview to a leading daily Khan reveals that he is inspired by Rajnikanth who has scrupulously given back to the people all that he has got from them.

“I want to do what he is doing. Whatever he earns, he is giving back to the people,” he says.

The 41-year-old intends to use his Salman Khan Foundation, which supports several charitable causes, to emulate Rajinikanth. The Foundation is unique because it is largely funded by Khan’s own efforts.

While Salman is known to be large hearted he hasn’t done particularly well in matters related to the heart. When it comes to women, Salman admits, “My dad has excellent taste in women but I can go wrong sometimes,” alluding perhaps to his relationship with Aishwarya.

Ask him about his sour relationship with his male co-stars John and Sallu even refuses to recgnise the handsome hunk.

His equation with Vivek Oberoi hasn’t improved much over the years either.

When asked about the possibilty of teaming up with Vivek he says, “Who’s that? Oh little Viveik, that idiot! Of course not.”

But Abhishek Bachchan still remains in his good books despite marrying Aishwarya Rai. “Why would I have a problem with Abhishek,” he asks leaving everyone perplexed.

No Objections If Ash Continues To Work After Marriage: Big B

Soon-to-be-Bachchan ‘bahu’ actor Aishwarya Rai will be a working member of the family and need not quit movies like other actors, according to her would-be father-in-law Amitabh Bachchan.  Well, there is certainly no one like Big B

The Big B, in an interaction with 50 young fans on NDTV 24×7 news channel, was asked if Aishwarya will continue to work in films after marriage with his son Abhishek.

“I don’t see any problem in her wanting to continue her career and wanting to continue acting,” he said in the interaction that will be telecast on February 17.

Several Bollywood actor, including Aishwarya’s would-be mother-in-law Jaya Bachchan have put their acting career on the back-burner after marriage.

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Abhishek Bachchan’s Drona In Trouble

Abhishek Bachchan starrer “Drona”has run into trouble over the use of horses in the film.

The Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) has raised objections to the use of horses in the film, being shot in Bikaner, Rajasthan, without its prior permission.

The illegal use of animals came to light following the death of a horse a few days ago. The board has taken the post-mortem report of the dead animal in its custody.

Gulzari Lal Soni, an executive member of AWBI, a unit of the union environment and forests ministry, reached the shooting venue Thursday and objected to horses being used without permission.

“The unit has been using over 55 horses for the shooting but they haven’t taken permission from AWBI,”Soni told.

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Amitabh Bachchan Did Not Give Abhishek The Bentley

Two days after Bollywood star Abhishek Bachchan received a Bentley worth Rs 1.7 crore on his birthday, his father Amitabh today denied having gifted him the car.

Speaking to reporters while receiving a Rolls Royce Phantom from director Vidhu Vinod Chopra for his performance in “Eklavya”, Bachchan said, “I have not gifted the Bentley to him.” Asked about media reports on the matter, Bachchan said he did not know how the reports had come about.

He refused to say who had given the car to Abhishek.

On Monday, Abhishek received a white Bentley for his 31st birthday. He went for a drive in the car with his fiance Aishwarya Rai before going to his Juhu residence.

Guru Will Be Premiered In Toronto. Cool!!

Writer-director Mani Ratnam’s much-anticipated “Guru”, starring Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai, will have its world premiere in Toronto on Jan 11.

The film will be screened at the Elgin & Winter Garden Theatre Centre, where most Hollywood films are premiered, with the cast and crew in attendance.

Roger Nair Productions has acquired the Canadian rights of “Guru” from Bobby Bedi’s Kaleidoscope Entertainment. It is touted as a path breaking deal between Canada and India, in the process making Canada an official territory for Bollywood films.

The company has entered the distribution market in a big way for Canada territory and will be buying Bollywood films for North America and Europe as well.

It is also in negotiations with some other top Indian filmmakers for acquiring the rights of their films. The company, which is acquiring absolute theatrical, video and TV rights, will also ensure legal right to curb piracy with the help of local police and the justice system.

It’s a win-win situation for everyone involved taking Bollywood to global arena.

I personally have lot of expectation from this movie. Let’s hope Guru rocks the charts and do well…Not only in India, but in international halls as well.

Mukesh Ambani Looking Forward For Abhishek’s Guru

Mukesh Ambani has expressed interest in seeing Mani Ratnam’s Guru, a film believed to be inspired by the life of Dhirubhai Ambani and due to hit theatres on 29 Dec 2006. However, Ratnam is not ready to oblige.

Abhishek Bachchan plays the lead in the film as a young and ambitious man who makes all his dreams come true. Paired opposite him, Aishwarya Rai essays the role of Dhirubhai’s wife Kokilaben. Madhavan plays a close lieutenant of Abhishek and Vidya Balan in a small but pivotal role plays Mahadevan’s love interest.

Arya Babbar’s role as Rai’s brother is believed to be based on the character of Rasik Meswani. In the film, Bachchan treats Babbar as his son but, in a reel life departure from real life, Babbar betrays Bachchan.

In yet another deviation, Bachchan is shown to have twin sons.

The last big film of the year, Guru is being described as Mani Ratnam’s most ambitious film to date.

Other credited cast includes Mallika Sherawat and Mithun Chakravarty.

All the best to Guru and it’s crew.

Even we all are looking forward to see it. Certainly the last big banner movie to be released this year. Cool

Aishwarya Rai All Set To Marry Abhishek In 2007

Wow!!! I call this a big shock. I mean a big surprise. I don’t know how to react. Two days ago i posted a news regarding Aishwarya saying that people think that she is dating Abhishek. Well, Hummmm… Stop thinking guys. Start believing. Aishwarya and Abhishek are all set to marry in 2007.
According to Kannada newspaper ‘Vijayakarnataka’, Aishwarya and Abhishek will tie the knot sometime in February, 2007 and Aishwarya will officially announce the news on her birthday, November 1.

The story was revealed to the newspaper by Bachchan family’s astrologer Chandrashekhara Swamiji. According to him the year 2006 will be unlucky for the married couple and so he advised Aishwarya and Abhishek to marry in 2007.

There is, however, no official confirmation of the reported wedding. The two stars, who have been romantically linked since over an year now, have consistently refused to confirm media speculation on the issue.

Past media reports have suggested that the couple have kept their wedding plans in abeyance pending a nod from the

Bachchan family, something that has so far not been forthcoming. In the recent past Ash has made great efforts to assuage any misgivings that the Bachchan family may have harbored about her abilities as a homemaker. Her efforts at winning the hearts of the Bachchan family include a hospital visit to Abhishek’s grandmother Teji Bachchan and frequent visits to the Bachchan home. Recently she and her family spent their Diwali with the Bachchans.

According to the report, Aishwarya (born in Dhanu Rashi) and Abhishek (born in Kumbha Rashi) marriage was likely to face roadblocks in 2006 problems but, from October 27, when the planetary positions change, both Ash and Abhi will have the support of Jupiter (Guru-bruhaspathi).

A horoscope match was confirmed in Nov 2005 when Amitabh’s brother, Ajitabh, visited a priest in Bangalore in the company of Abhishek, at the behest of Teji Bachchan.

It is reported that the ailing Teji Bachchan is very keen to see her grandson wed.

However it still remains to be seen how much truth lies behind all these rumours. Aishwarya has always been tightlipped about the relationship while Abhishek has managed to evade the topic whenever he has confronted the issue.

Is it another publicity gimmick ahead of the release of Aishwarya and Abhishek starrer movies - Dhoom 2 & Umrao Jaan? God knows. I think i will be happy to see Aishwarya tie a knot with Abhishek. Atleast that may put an end to Ashu and Vivek Oberoi’s friendship.

All the best to both Aishwarya and Abhishek Bachchan!!!

Aishwarya Says That People Think She Is Dating Abhishek Bachchan

Aishwarya!!! You still believe that we are thinking that you are dating Abhishek Bachchan. Hey, we actually believed that you were dating him. Don’t give us so many shocks yaar!!!

Alright let’s talk about Umrao Jaan and Dhoom 2 and then wonder about Abhishek!!

As all Aishwarya fans wait eagerly for ‘Umrao Jaan’, Ash herself remains calm and serene. One reason, perhaps, is that her performance in this JP Dutta film has already been lauded by those who’ve got a chance to see it.

“It was an absolute honour to play Umrao,: she confesses and adds, “I saw the earlier ‘Umrao Jaan’ when I was very young, on television. I had never imagined I’d be playing that role. God has been kind to me.”

Regarding the original version of Umrao Jaan performed by the veteran actress Rekha, Aishwarya Rai said that, ‘Whenever there are remakes being made, I am not given to the temptation of watching the original as there could be some visual impression that could influence my performance.’

She doesn’t even want to think about it as a comparison with Rekha.

“Rekhaji and I share a different kind of bond. She has had the chance to play a mujrewali in other films too. But for me, in the current scenario when such films are not being made, to play a role like this is something else,” tells Ash.

Acknowledging that she plays a totally different role in Dhoom 2 Rai says, “I have so far largely played Indian characters…this appearance, in the western mould is definitely new.”

To play Sunehri in Dhoom 2, Ash had to get back into shape to play a glamorous seductress in the western mould. Throughout the film she is attired in skimpy western clothes that reveal her now stunning figure.

While excited about playing an altogether different role she also appears circumspect that she may get to be tagged with the dubious title of India’s sex symbol at this stage in her career. Quite apparantly she does not want her fans to read too much from her attire.

But what about her association with Abhishek Bachchan?

“It’s because you are seeing us together on screen more often that people think there is something more. Hrithik and Abhishek are the two actors with whom I’m paired in all my forthcoming releases,” gushes Aishwarya.

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