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 Bachchan As A 4 Crore Actress

Now it can be told. The star-price wars has escalated to an all-time high.

With Aishwarya Rai-Bachchan carrying home a pay packet of Rs 4 crores for her proposed stint as Rajnikanth’s leading lady in Shankar’s Robot, the lady has now become the highest-paid actress of Indian cinema.

A source very close to Aishwarya says, “The media has got it all wrong. Ash has actually received twice the amount quoted in papers and on websites as her fee for Robot. Yes, it’s close to Rs 4 crores.

And she’s very very amused when she reads about this and that actress being the highest-paid actress in Bollywood.

With three hits in a row (Guru, Dhoom 2 and Jodhaa-Akbar) Ash’s equity as a Rai and a Bachchan have gone through the roof. If she wants she can preen about her successes. But that’s not her style.

However she takes strong exception to Bipasha Basu ’s quotes that she, Ash, had to ‘hang around’ to get into the international circuit.

Ash has been regularly offered international projects, from Provoked to Mistress Of Spices to Bride & Prejudice to Last Legion to Pink Panther. In fact all the other international assignments that have gone to other Bollywood actresses—including the honour of hosting the 7 Wonders Of The World event in Lisbon with Ben Kingsley—have gone to Ash first. It’s just that she feels awkward talking about herself.”

As for her astronomical fee for Robot another source close to the project says, “It is no surprise that Aishwarya is getting 4 crores.

It’s still chicken-feed compared with what Rajnikanth gets paid. He takes home Rs 15 crores plus fifty percent of his film’s profits. But still he cannot make a film commercially viable outside the Tamilian belt on his own.

The dubbed Hindi version of Chandramukhi came and went. And Rajni’s biggest hit Shivaji is in no hurry to be released in Hindi. With Ash in Robot it looks like an attractive non-regional film.”

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.

Aishwarya Rai: No Hot Stuff!

Aishwarya Rai has turned down Karan’s Johar’s next film, saying she would feel uncomfortable doing the role she was offered, in which she is cast opposite not one but two guys -hubby Abhishek and John Abraham.

Her decision may be considered the aftermath of Dhoom 2 , in which her sexy, skimpy outfits and liplock with co-star Hrithik Roshan reportedly caused heartburn in the Bachchan household.

Being a married woman now, Ash is not game for such roles anymore.

Unwilling to play the role in Karan’s production, Ash reportedly had a very frank talk with Johar and explained her point of view to him.

There has been a cast reshuffle in Karan Johar ’s next production that will be directed by his assistant Tarun Mansukhani. The yet untitled movie was initially slated to star Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan in lead roles. Ash had apparently said yes to the film after hearing the screenplay at first.

But she changed her mind after the script and her role in it was narrated to her in detail.

Karan says he respects Ash’s decision. So now Priyanka Chopra has been roped in to fill Ash’s place in the film. Priyanka has previously worked with Abhishek in Bluffmaster and she is also doing Drona with him.

As for Ash, she has no dearth of films with her hubby.

Aishwarya Rai Is World’s Most Desirable Women No.40

According to the recently launched Askmen.com’s Top 99 Most Desirable Women In World, Our Bollywood’s super actress and pride, Aishwarya Rai, ranks right at number 40 compared to last year’s number 47. Aishwrya Rai has definitely been in limelight all the year around. However her beauty is the main reason for her being the 40th Most Desirable Women in World!!! Ofcourse we can consider her India’s number 1 Most Desirable and also Most Beautiful women!!!!

Aishwarya Rai along with Mallika Sherawat are the onlyIndian actress in the list of top 99 Most Desirable women. And this itself is something to feel proud of! Aishwarya Rai left behind many talked about celebrities like Lindsay Lohan, Jennifer Lopez, Maria Sharapova, Gwen Stefani, Fergie, Eva Mendes, Vida Guerra and even WWE’s super hot Diva Torrie Wilson. Leaving behind, Vida Guerra and Eva Mendes itself is a big thing! Well done Miss Beautiful, Aishwarya

This is what Askmen.com has to say about Bollywood’s beauty Aishwarya Rai :

Though not entirely a household name in North America, Aishwarya Rai is easily the most well-known actress to ever emerge from India’s Bollywood scene. A veteran of almost 50 films since her 1997 debut, Aishwarya has won heaps of accolades and awards for her work, including trophies from such authorities as Screen Weekly, Filmfare, and Zee Cine. Aishwarya’s obvious loveliness has also been the subject of international focus: She is the former 1994 Miss World title holder, and 60 Minutes claimed that she has “The Most Beautiful Face in the World.”

2006 Career Highlights: Nobody could ever accuse Aishwarya of resting on her laurels, and 2006 was as busy a year for the actress as her fans have come to expect. After appearing in a pair of well-regarded Bollywood films — Umrao Jaan and Dhoom 2 — Aishwarya took on a role opposite Miranda Richardson and Lost’s Naveen Andrews in the British drama Provoked: A True Story. Aishwarya’s seemingly permanent place on this list is a testament to her enduring popularity with fans and critics alike, and it seems obvious that her appeal is only destined to grow in the years to come (particularly in North America).

Among Other leading ladies were Penelope Cruz (Ranked 36) , Christina Aguilera (Ranked 35), Salma Hayek (Ranked 32), Tyra Banks (Ranked 26), Monica Bellucci (Ranked 18), Eva Longoria (Ranked 17), Halle Berry (Ranked 11), Angelina Jolie (Ranked 9), Shakira (Ranked 7), Super Hot Model, Adriana Lima (Ranked 4), Jessica Alba (Ranked 3), Scarlett Johansson (Ranked 2) and The Most Desirable Women 2007 goes to Beyonce

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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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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.

Aishwarya Called By Custom Department For Interrogation

Aishwarya Rai is once again in news but this time for a wrong reason. She has been called by the Customs Department for interrogation. It has been reported that a parcel from Netherlands has arrived that contains 24,000 euros, a DVD player, a Ralph Lauren Polo Sport T-shirt and pair of binoculars addressed to her.

The Customs Department has summoned Aishwarya to be present in their office at Ballard Pier. But when the actress failed to respond to the officials, they opened the parcel in front of witnesses. According to police, Aishwarya has to visit the Customs House to give her statement else she would be issued summons.

Aishwarya who is currently shooting for Ashutosh Gowarikar’s Jodha Akbar is not in Mumbai and will possibly return by this weekend.

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 On Her Birthday

Bollywood heartthrob Aishwarya Rai celebrated her 33rd birthday on Wednesday with a special midnight screening of her latest movie “Umrao Jaan” and by spending time with her family after a visit to Siddhi Vinayak temple. 33rd Birthday??? Who says so. She still looks to be in her early 20’s. Gorgeous, isn’t she.

“Since she has not been in the city on her birthday for the past few years, she is making the most of it and spending time with her family,” told Ash’s business manager Hari Singh.

A night before her birthday, director J.P. Dutta held a special screening of “Umrao Jaan”, which is releasing Friday, at Film City for the families of lead actors - Aishwarya and Abhishek Bachchan.

A viewer told that, after watching the film, Aishwarya got so emotional that she had tears in her eyes. Another viewer said she should have carried a box of tissues to watch the film.

Hey Aishwarya

From All The Fans Of CoolBolly And The Team,

We Wish You

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

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