As the release date of J.P. Dutta's "Umrao Jaan" nears, TV channels, newspapers and magazines seem to be falling over each other to present the first images of Aishwarya Rai from the film.
"We are inundated by calls from all the newspapers and channels for Aishwarya's pictures from 'Umrao Jaan'," said a source from Dutta's camp.
Dutta has kept Aishwarya's new avatar under wraps.
"So far Aishwarya has played a modern woman in films except in 'Devdas' where people liked her a lot. They are waiting to see her as the courtesan Umrao Jaan. People in the trade are positive about the film because of Dutta," said Delhi-based distributor Sanjay Mehta.
"Aishwarya is not known as a bankable actor. People think of her as wooden. She can't emote. But Dutta is not only a good director, he is also a good technician. He knows how to extract work from his artist. We are confident that Aishwarya must have played the role convincingly," he added.
Mehta couldn't be more right -- Dutta had put Aishwarya under rigorous training so she could play the role made famous by Rekha in the original.
"People are also curious to see Aishwarya and Abhishek Bachchan's chemistry on screen," added Mehta.
The obvious question is whether Aishwarya can ever match up to Rekha?
Said Dutta: "Aishwarya has given her best to the film."
Dutta has gone into meticulous detail in costumes, jewellery and the look of the period film in terms of buildings and indoors too. He has used real jewellery for Aishwarya, Abhishek and other members of the main cast.
He has relied heavily on Mirza Mohammed Haadi Ruswa's novel "Umrao Jaan" to add authenticity.
"He gave the minutest details to Anna Singh and his wife Bindiya. They have carried out his vision exactly the way Dutta wanted it to be," said an insider.
In 1981, Muzaffar Ali directed the first screen adaptation of Ruswa's book. It was a masterpiece and Rekha's performance as an emotionally unfulfilled courtesan was appreciated with a National Award.
"Umrao Jaan", which marks Dutta's comeback after his damp squib "LOC Kargil", is said to be his first women-centric film.
Dutta defends himself and says he has always given a lot of dignity to women in his films be it Smita Patil in "Ghulami", Dimple in "Batwara", Meenakshi Sheshadri in "Kshatriya" or Kareena Kapoor in "Refugee" -- all were strong, dynamic women.
"All my films have been on weapons, war and patriotism, so, a lot of people feel I make male oriented films."
"Umrao Jaan" made on a budget of Rs.200 million was shot mainly in Jaipur. It also stars Shabana Azmi, Suniel Shetty, Arshad Warsi and Kulbhushan Kharbanda.
If Asha Bhonsle was the voice of Rekha, Alka Yagnik will sing for Aishwarya Rai. Javed Akhtar has penned the songs for this classic tale and Anu Malik has composed it. Malik's daughter Anmol is learnt to have lent her voice to a young Aishwarya in the film.
Source: Santabanta
Thursday, August 31, 2006
Wednesday, August 30, 2006
'Aishwaya totally shocked me'
Bollywood charmer Hrithik Roshan has a reputation for being an exacting, diligent actor who does all his own stunts. But he didn't make the cut with Bollywood's most famous face, Aishwarya Rai.
He says he fell short during their recent shoot for the action thriller "Dhoom2."
"I was quite shocked to see the kind of intelligence she lends to her characters,'' he told a leading newspaper. "It was quite a task matching up to the world's most beautiful face."
Colleagues often describe Roshan as a perfectionist and the actor said he had "loosened up this time and was quite chilled out."
But while filming the cops-and-robbers flick, "slowly and steadily, she made me aware of the fact that I was having a bit too much fun with the role and should start taking it more seriously."
Roshan plays a thief in "Dhoom2," which also stars Abhishek Bachchan, Rai and Bipasha Basu.
He plans to go one up on Rai when they begin shooting next month for a period romance "Jodha-Akbar," a 16th century love story between a Muslim emperor and a Hindu princess.
"This time in 'Jodha-Akbar' I will make sure that I take my character very seriously, and turn the tables on her so that she will be inspired by me, just as I was by her in Dhoom2."
Souce: Santabanta
He says he fell short during their recent shoot for the action thriller "Dhoom2."
"I was quite shocked to see the kind of intelligence she lends to her characters,'' he told a leading newspaper. "It was quite a task matching up to the world's most beautiful face."
Colleagues often describe Roshan as a perfectionist and the actor said he had "loosened up this time and was quite chilled out."
But while filming the cops-and-robbers flick, "slowly and steadily, she made me aware of the fact that I was having a bit too much fun with the role and should start taking it more seriously."
Roshan plays a thief in "Dhoom2," which also stars Abhishek Bachchan, Rai and Bipasha Basu.
He plans to go one up on Rai when they begin shooting next month for a period romance "Jodha-Akbar," a 16th century love story between a Muslim emperor and a Hindu princess.
"This time in 'Jodha-Akbar' I will make sure that I take my character very seriously, and turn the tables on her so that she will be inspired by me, just as I was by her in Dhoom2."
Souce: Santabanta
Tuesday, August 29, 2006
Guru Releases on December 22nd
A Grand Finale for a year that created the biggest block busters in the history of Indian cinema. The year 2006 has turned out to be a year filled with the biggest films. The year that saw mega films like ‘Fannaa’, ‘Krrish’, ‘Omkara’, ‘KANK’ and with some more to go like ‘Don’, ‘Umrao Jaan’, ‘Janeman’, ‘Dhoom2’ and ‘Eklavya’, it’s only fitting that it ends with a film by the master Mani Ratnam titled ‘Guru’.
Staring Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai, R Madhavan, Vidya Balan and Mithun Chakravarthy in the lead. This film will release on 22nd of December, 2006 and according to people who have seen the rushes of the film say, it marks another leap in the career of Abhishek Bachchan just like Yuva had catapulted him to an actor status.
Source: IndiaGlitz
Staring Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai, R Madhavan, Vidya Balan and Mithun Chakravarthy in the lead. This film will release on 22nd of December, 2006 and according to people who have seen the rushes of the film say, it marks another leap in the career of Abhishek Bachchan just like Yuva had catapulted him to an actor status.
Source: IndiaGlitz
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
Umrao Jaan - Really coming on October 20th?
Less than a couple of months to go and October 20th finds itself to be a much discussed dates in the coming days!
Week of Diwali always brings with it an unprecedented hype about the movies releasing in the closest Friday. 2 years back there was one of the most interesting clash of Veer Zaara [superhit], Aitraaz [hit], Mughal-E-Azam [hit] and Naach [flop]. Last year too there were three films that released in the same period - 'Garam Masala' [hit], 'Shaadi No. 1' [below average] and 'Kyun Ki' [flop]. This year the scene is bigger and better with both 'Don - The Chase Begins Again' and 'Jaan-E-Mann' firmly placed to fight amongst them, though indications are that both should prove to be big hits.
While Neeraj Vora directed Arjun Rampal-Dia Mirza starrer 'Familywala' doesn't really seem to be a probable release on the same day due to tough competition, one is not sure about the release of 'Umrao Jaan'. Though there have been speculations galore during last 48 hours about its actual release day [while there were murmurs about film being postponed, film maker J.P. Dutta insists it is indeed October 20th], one wonders about the impact of the decision!
It's a known fact today that the film's opening week holds most weight [in fact more than 50% of the collections from an entire run come from first week itself for a biggie]! For this the magic formula is to flood the market with as many prints as possible. Gone are the days when 300+ prints were considered good. Now it is the 500+ count that drives the show. With neither 'Don' nor 'Jaan-E-Mann' being the kind of flicks that would settle for anything less than 500 each, where does that leave 'Umrao Jaan' for which even the publicity has not yet begun and also doesn't really boast of any hype or buzz whatsoever?
If Dutta is waiting for some publicity blitzkrieg to begin with a splash then well, that splash needs to happen sooner than later. In an age of on-your-face-publicity where one just can't afford to miss a single opportunity to reach out to the audience, just 7 more weeks to go for a film's release without any news is quite surprising.
This brings one to the question if 'Umrao Jaan' is indeed releasing on October 20th? And even if it does, would it come on the number of prints that could take it past the safety mark in a couple of weeks itself?
Or would the movie create more impact if it releases a couple of weeks after 'Diwali', though before 'Dhoom 2' that arrives on November 24th to avoid a clash?
In a game of wait and watch, this indeed is becoming a painful, though interesting watch!
IndiaGlitz
Week of Diwali always brings with it an unprecedented hype about the movies releasing in the closest Friday. 2 years back there was one of the most interesting clash of Veer Zaara [superhit], Aitraaz [hit], Mughal-E-Azam [hit] and Naach [flop]. Last year too there were three films that released in the same period - 'Garam Masala' [hit], 'Shaadi No. 1' [below average] and 'Kyun Ki' [flop]. This year the scene is bigger and better with both 'Don - The Chase Begins Again' and 'Jaan-E-Mann' firmly placed to fight amongst them, though indications are that both should prove to be big hits.
While Neeraj Vora directed Arjun Rampal-Dia Mirza starrer 'Familywala' doesn't really seem to be a probable release on the same day due to tough competition, one is not sure about the release of 'Umrao Jaan'. Though there have been speculations galore during last 48 hours about its actual release day [while there were murmurs about film being postponed, film maker J.P. Dutta insists it is indeed October 20th], one wonders about the impact of the decision!
It's a known fact today that the film's opening week holds most weight [in fact more than 50% of the collections from an entire run come from first week itself for a biggie]! For this the magic formula is to flood the market with as many prints as possible. Gone are the days when 300+ prints were considered good. Now it is the 500+ count that drives the show. With neither 'Don' nor 'Jaan-E-Mann' being the kind of flicks that would settle for anything less than 500 each, where does that leave 'Umrao Jaan' for which even the publicity has not yet begun and also doesn't really boast of any hype or buzz whatsoever?
If Dutta is waiting for some publicity blitzkrieg to begin with a splash then well, that splash needs to happen sooner than later. In an age of on-your-face-publicity where one just can't afford to miss a single opportunity to reach out to the audience, just 7 more weeks to go for a film's release without any news is quite surprising.
This brings one to the question if 'Umrao Jaan' is indeed releasing on October 20th? And even if it does, would it come on the number of prints that could take it past the safety mark in a couple of weeks itself?
Or would the movie create more impact if it releases a couple of weeks after 'Diwali', though before 'Dhoom 2' that arrives on November 24th to avoid a clash?
In a game of wait and watch, this indeed is becoming a painful, though interesting watch!
IndiaGlitz
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
‘Umrao Jaan’ not postponed
The gossip mills are working overtime. Their latest ‘creation’ is that J.P. Dutta has postponed the release date of his Abhishek-Ash starrer UMRAO JAAN from October 20 to November 24 because J.P. didn’t want to clash with the two biggies [DON, JAAN-E-MANN] that are slated for release on October 20, the Diwali/Idd week.
“What rubbish!” J.P.’s tone says it all, “It’s all speculation. I haven’t postponed UMRAO JAAN, nor will I do so. Like I said earlier, the Idd week is crucial for my film. And why should I postpone my film to a latter date? I have already completed the film, so why delay it? October 20 is the date for UMRAO JAAN.”
That clears it: It’s DON versus JAAN-E-MANN versus UMRAO JAAN this Diwali/Idd.
Source: IndiaFM
“What rubbish!” J.P.’s tone says it all, “It’s all speculation. I haven’t postponed UMRAO JAAN, nor will I do so. Like I said earlier, the Idd week is crucial for my film. And why should I postpone my film to a latter date? I have already completed the film, so why delay it? October 20 is the date for UMRAO JAAN.”
That clears it: It’s DON versus JAAN-E-MANN versus UMRAO JAAN this Diwali/Idd.
Source: IndiaFM
Thursday, August 17, 2006
Promo review - Dhoom 2
Joginder Tuteja, IndiaGlitz
Is it going to be the biggest sequel of all?
After 'Phir Hera Pheri' went on surpass the business of 'Hera Pheri' by leaps and bounds, 'Krrish' turned out to be one of the top blockbusters of all times and hence in process broke the records set by 'Koi..Mil Gaya'. While 'Lage Raho Munnabhai' is looking set to be the third sequel success in quick time, 'Dhoom 2' [now popularly known as D2] too is turning out to be yet another exciting and high adrenaline drive from the makers of the original 'Dhoom'.
If having Abhishek Bachchan in the lead was not enough, the sequel now also stars Hrithik Roshan, Aishwarya Rai and Bipasha Basu as the added attractions with the usual suspect Uday Chopra completing the mega starcast of the film. With the coming together of Yash Raj Films and Sanjay Gadhvi, the director of 'Dhoom', expectations are only sky high from the film. Also with Hrithik having scaled the heights of action with 'Krrish', it is but natural to expect a much BETTER, a much BIGGER and a much GRANDEUR affair from D2.
With 3 months to go before the release of the film, Yash Raj Films in there true tradition have unveiled the promo of the film along with the screening of 'Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna' that has been distributed by them. And doesn't the promo just promise a rollicking ride of your lifetime ahead?
This 100 second promo of D2 begins with an announcement of a female newsreader in the background who speculates over the next line of action of this big time thief/robber! A couple of shots later that show some glimpses of some cool gadgets, a larger than life aerial view of a full length train in the middle of a desert successfully manages to bring you on the edge of your seats. A razor sharp shot of a man tied to ropes while skating along with a train running at a speed on the upwards of at least 100 km/hours [yes, you read it right] is enough to set the adrenaline rushing for any normal living soul!
After setting the context of this actioner in 25 seconds flat, it's time to introduce the 'cool' characters of the film. A sound of whistle with trademark Pritam beats brings Hrithik Roshan at the center of the frame who is shown walking with a carelessly unbuttoned blue shirt and a white vest underneath! Look of the film remains blue throughout when Abhishek Bachchan is the next to come as he walks in a blue outfit in a place that resembles a railway platform. Aishwarya's deep neck blue top is surely going to invite a lot of sighs as she looks western'chic while Uday Chopra prefers to go topless with outstretched arms inviting love with twinkle in his eyes. Bipasha is the last to appear and she does well to hold herself amongst the crowd with a skin hugging top and a gun holster to boost, hence giving herself a very western look.
Introductions over and there is time for some real action to begin that starts with Hrithik Roshan skating in black leather outfits while beating the fast moving traffic behind. Rearranged version of the title song 'Dhoom Machale' forms the part of the background score as everyone from Uday, Abhishek to Hrithik join the action on road [bikes] and water [skate boats]. It's not just the action but a lot of eye candy that keeps you glued to the screen with an arrival of Bipasha Basu in a two piece striped bikini on a beach. Ash too is not far behind as she dances along in a club while attired in mini. There are some more song'n'dance shots to follow that feature the trio of male leads.
A minute into the promo and mood shifts to high voltage drama with Abhishek looking forward to picking up the challenge. The words uttered by him ['Tumse Milke Bahaut Maza Aayega...we will have fun'] set the ball rolling with shots of some daredevil action filling in the gaps between his sentences. A jump atop the train through a glider followed by a cool looking Hrithik getting ready for his plan of action in his gadget laden lab bring the action back in form. The song in the background continuous as well with a gravity defying fight amongst the two men at the top of the train. But the cake is taken by a sequence where Hrithik is gliding once again on the road, this time doing so under a large carrier truck. Some more gadget assisted stunts follow before Abhishek and Uday stamp their authority with a gun each pointed towards the frame.
Well, is that all? Certainly not, as indicated by Hrithik when he conveys the message to Ash - "The Game Is Not Over"! Check out for the heart stopping glimpses of a collage of shots that feature the two hanging down steep mountains, a sequence that has never before attempted in an Indian movie before.
One thing is clear after the promo ends - the film is going to put Allan Amin, the action director of the film, firmly on the map of International class action choreographers. In spite of all the big names involved with the film, 'D2' seems to be an Allan Amin film all the way.
The wait should be worth it for this sure shot success in the making that arrives all over on November 24th!
Is it going to be the biggest sequel of all?
After 'Phir Hera Pheri' went on surpass the business of 'Hera Pheri' by leaps and bounds, 'Krrish' turned out to be one of the top blockbusters of all times and hence in process broke the records set by 'Koi..Mil Gaya'. While 'Lage Raho Munnabhai' is looking set to be the third sequel success in quick time, 'Dhoom 2' [now popularly known as D2] too is turning out to be yet another exciting and high adrenaline drive from the makers of the original 'Dhoom'.
If having Abhishek Bachchan in the lead was not enough, the sequel now also stars Hrithik Roshan, Aishwarya Rai and Bipasha Basu as the added attractions with the usual suspect Uday Chopra completing the mega starcast of the film. With the coming together of Yash Raj Films and Sanjay Gadhvi, the director of 'Dhoom', expectations are only sky high from the film. Also with Hrithik having scaled the heights of action with 'Krrish', it is but natural to expect a much BETTER, a much BIGGER and a much GRANDEUR affair from D2.
With 3 months to go before the release of the film, Yash Raj Films in there true tradition have unveiled the promo of the film along with the screening of 'Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna' that has been distributed by them. And doesn't the promo just promise a rollicking ride of your lifetime ahead?
This 100 second promo of D2 begins with an announcement of a female newsreader in the background who speculates over the next line of action of this big time thief/robber! A couple of shots later that show some glimpses of some cool gadgets, a larger than life aerial view of a full length train in the middle of a desert successfully manages to bring you on the edge of your seats. A razor sharp shot of a man tied to ropes while skating along with a train running at a speed on the upwards of at least 100 km/hours [yes, you read it right] is enough to set the adrenaline rushing for any normal living soul!
After setting the context of this actioner in 25 seconds flat, it's time to introduce the 'cool' characters of the film. A sound of whistle with trademark Pritam beats brings Hrithik Roshan at the center of the frame who is shown walking with a carelessly unbuttoned blue shirt and a white vest underneath! Look of the film remains blue throughout when Abhishek Bachchan is the next to come as he walks in a blue outfit in a place that resembles a railway platform. Aishwarya's deep neck blue top is surely going to invite a lot of sighs as she looks western'chic while Uday Chopra prefers to go topless with outstretched arms inviting love with twinkle in his eyes. Bipasha is the last to appear and she does well to hold herself amongst the crowd with a skin hugging top and a gun holster to boost, hence giving herself a very western look.
Introductions over and there is time for some real action to begin that starts with Hrithik Roshan skating in black leather outfits while beating the fast moving traffic behind. Rearranged version of the title song 'Dhoom Machale' forms the part of the background score as everyone from Uday, Abhishek to Hrithik join the action on road [bikes] and water [skate boats]. It's not just the action but a lot of eye candy that keeps you glued to the screen with an arrival of Bipasha Basu in a two piece striped bikini on a beach. Ash too is not far behind as she dances along in a club while attired in mini. There are some more song'n'dance shots to follow that feature the trio of male leads.
A minute into the promo and mood shifts to high voltage drama with Abhishek looking forward to picking up the challenge. The words uttered by him ['Tumse Milke Bahaut Maza Aayega...we will have fun'] set the ball rolling with shots of some daredevil action filling in the gaps between his sentences. A jump atop the train through a glider followed by a cool looking Hrithik getting ready for his plan of action in his gadget laden lab bring the action back in form. The song in the background continuous as well with a gravity defying fight amongst the two men at the top of the train. But the cake is taken by a sequence where Hrithik is gliding once again on the road, this time doing so under a large carrier truck. Some more gadget assisted stunts follow before Abhishek and Uday stamp their authority with a gun each pointed towards the frame.
Well, is that all? Certainly not, as indicated by Hrithik when he conveys the message to Ash - "The Game Is Not Over"! Check out for the heart stopping glimpses of a collage of shots that feature the two hanging down steep mountains, a sequence that has never before attempted in an Indian movie before.
One thing is clear after the promo ends - the film is going to put Allan Amin, the action director of the film, firmly on the map of International class action choreographers. In spite of all the big names involved with the film, 'D2' seems to be an Allan Amin film all the way.
The wait should be worth it for this sure shot success in the making that arrives all over on November 24th!
Wednesday, August 16, 2006
Hrithik sexier than Aishwarya in Dhoom 2
Radiosargam
Hrithik Roshan is dressed in drag for a few minutes in the film Dhoom 2.
Hrithik has various get ups and he does look as sexy as Aishwarya Rai and Bipasha Basu in the film in that get up.
With the news about the alleged molestation of Bipasha Basu in the US during the Independence Day Parade filtering in, Hrithik should be more careful about men around when he dresses up in such sexy attires.
Jokes apart, Riteish Deshmukh too looked sexy enough when we saw him dressed in drag getting married to Anupam Kher on one hand and Koena Mitra on the other in the film Apna Sapna Money Money. Earlier heroes took away roles of the villains and comedians like Om Puri and Johnny Lever.
Now they are taking over the heroines' roles as well.
Hrithik Roshan is dressed in drag for a few minutes in the film Dhoom 2.
Hrithik has various get ups and he does look as sexy as Aishwarya Rai and Bipasha Basu in the film in that get up.
With the news about the alleged molestation of Bipasha Basu in the US during the Independence Day Parade filtering in, Hrithik should be more careful about men around when he dresses up in such sexy attires.
Now they are taking over the heroines' roles as well.
Tuesday, August 15, 2006
Hrithik & Aishwarya film has budget of 37 crores
After working together, on 'Swades', UTV Motion Pictures, and Ashutosh Gowariker Production, have again come together to produce, the magna opus love story, "Jodha Akhbar"..
Starring - Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai in lead roles,, the film is set in 16th century Mughal period,, and looks in to the alliance of a Mughal leader and a Rajput princess.. Ronnie Screwvala and Ashutosh Gowariker are both very excited about working together. Says Ronnie Screwvala, - "We were always clear that, we would work together again. Its was a just a question of when and how." Adds Ashutosh Gowariker, - "I had a very fixed idea and wanted the right backing for the project.
Film is not only about production, but about overall packaging, positioning, marketing and distribution of the film." Ashutosh says, - "the idea has been with me, since I completed Lagaan… but, I decide to work on Swades as this film needed more research. Haider Ali Sahib is helping me with the research of the film. I am really excited about the love story angle.
I have never made a love story before… we all take it for granted that Salim was born from Jodha and Akhbar's marriage, but no one knows how their love came in to being… it's a legendary love story that is untold till date. And I strongly feel that everyone will be to connect to the emotion of love. It's a modern film set in historical times. Not a period movie.
I am not showing history, I am depicting emotions. We are currently doing thorough research to maintain the authenticity of Akhbar's character… While writing the story the images that came to mind were only two people warrior like Hrithik and the beauty of Ash... it was them that evolved into my mind and took shape of Akhbar and Jodha."
Starring - Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai in lead roles,, the film is set in 16th century Mughal period,, and looks in to the alliance of a Mughal leader and a Rajput princess.. Ronnie Screwvala and Ashutosh Gowariker are both very excited about working together. Says Ronnie Screwvala, - "We were always clear that, we would work together again. Its was a just a question of when and how." Adds Ashutosh Gowariker, - "I had a very fixed idea and wanted the right backing for the project.
Film is not only about production, but about overall packaging, positioning, marketing and distribution of the film." Ashutosh says, - "the idea has been with me, since I completed Lagaan… but, I decide to work on Swades as this film needed more research. Haider Ali Sahib is helping me with the research of the film. I am really excited about the love story angle.
I have never made a love story before… we all take it for granted that Salim was born from Jodha and Akhbar's marriage, but no one knows how their love came in to being… it's a legendary love story that is untold till date. And I strongly feel that everyone will be to connect to the emotion of love. It's a modern film set in historical times. Not a period movie.
I am not showing history, I am depicting emotions. We are currently doing thorough research to maintain the authenticity of Akhbar's character… While writing the story the images that came to mind were only two people warrior like Hrithik and the beauty of Ash... it was them that evolved into my mind and took shape of Akhbar and Jodha."
Monday, August 14, 2006
When Aishwarya Rai cancelled 'Dhoom 2' shoot
By ApunKaChoice
The gorgeous Aishwarya Rai recently cancelled her Dhoom 2 shoot in which she stars opposite Hrithik Roshan .
And the reason for Ash doing so was very personal and very genuine as her father Krishnaraj Rai was hospitalized for gangrene in intestines. He was admitted to the Hinduja hospital in Mumbai.
Ash being the devoted daughter that she is, put all assignments on hold and rushed to be with him.
Ash was in the middle of her shoot for ‘Dhoom 2’ in South Africa. However, she came back as soon as she heard of her dad’s illness.
Krishnaraj Rai had a stomachache and had been throwing up. He was taken to a hospital where ultrasound and city scan tests were done. A minor operation was done. He is much better now and recuperating under a team of expert doctors.
Ash and her mother Vrinda were with Krishnaraj through the night. Ash left the hospital next morning after the doctors declared him to be out of danger.
‘Dhoom 2’, the sequel of Dhoom , has Ash and Hrithik playing swanky crooks being chased by cops played by Abhishek Bachchan and Bipasha Basu aided by Uday Chopra .
One of the most eagerly awaited films, ‘Dhoom 2’ is scheduled to release on November 24, 2006.
The gorgeous Aishwarya Rai recently cancelled her Dhoom 2 shoot in which she stars opposite Hrithik Roshan .
And the reason for Ash doing so was very personal and very genuine as her father Krishnaraj Rai was hospitalized for gangrene in intestines. He was admitted to the Hinduja hospital in Mumbai.
Ash being the devoted daughter that she is, put all assignments on hold and rushed to be with him.
Ash was in the middle of her shoot for ‘Dhoom 2’ in South Africa. However, she came back as soon as she heard of her dad’s illness.
Krishnaraj Rai had a stomachache and had been throwing up. He was taken to a hospital where ultrasound and city scan tests were done. A minor operation was done. He is much better now and recuperating under a team of expert doctors.
Ash and her mother Vrinda were with Krishnaraj through the night. Ash left the hospital next morning after the doctors declared him to be out of danger.
‘Dhoom 2’, the sequel of Dhoom , has Ash and Hrithik playing swanky crooks being chased by cops played by Abhishek Bachchan and Bipasha Basu aided by Uday Chopra .
One of the most eagerly awaited films, ‘Dhoom 2’ is scheduled to release on November 24, 2006.
Sunday, August 13, 2006
DHOOM 2 back with a bigger 'dhoom'
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The eye-catching, mind boggling promo of Aditya Chopra's DHOOM 2 is really a short visual treat. The DHOOM clan is back with a bang, with Aishwarya Rai and Bipasha Basu making it even more exciting. They set the screen ablaze with their stunning appearances and that too in diametrically diverse avatars. The breath-takingly beautiful Aishwarya has successfully thrown away that extra flab and looks svelte and attractive. Watch out for Bipasha donning that sexy bikini with oomph and aplomb. Hrithik Roshan roller-skating act and the rocking stunts makes the film very lively and speedy. The cliff sequence towards the end is truly incredible and very well executed. Abhishek Bachchan plays a cop again and will definitely win hearts with his style and panache. The impish Uday Chopra is seen baring his chest and smiling to glory, promising loads of entertainment again.
These guys are back with a bigger dhoom and it definitely looks like a bigger hit to sweep you off your feet's this November.
The eye-catching, mind boggling promo of Aditya Chopra's DHOOM 2 is really a short visual treat. The DHOOM clan is back with a bang, with Aishwarya Rai and Bipasha Basu making it even more exciting. They set the screen ablaze with their stunning appearances and that too in diametrically diverse avatars. The breath-takingly beautiful Aishwarya has successfully thrown away that extra flab and looks svelte and attractive. Watch out for Bipasha donning that sexy bikini with oomph and aplomb. Hrithik Roshan roller-skating act and the rocking stunts makes the film very lively and speedy. The cliff sequence towards the end is truly incredible and very well executed. Abhishek Bachchan plays a cop again and will definitely win hearts with his style and panache. The impish Uday Chopra is seen baring his chest and smiling to glory, promising loads of entertainment again.
These guys are back with a bigger dhoom and it definitely looks like a bigger hit to sweep you off your feet's this November.
Hrithik-Ash Super Hot in Dhoom 2 Promo
Faridoon Shahryar, IndiaGlitz
It was rush-of-blood as the whole auditorium huddled together to watch Karan Johar’s magnum opus ‘Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna’ in a suburban multiplex in Mumbai. The popcorns were ripe-with-rich-smell and the colas were cool-with-anticipation (In spite of the hullabaloo surrounding the pesticides in the cola drinks multiplex economy heavily depends on the sales of these beverages). Right before the 22 reel largely mounted KANK was about to start, there was a pleasant surprise in the form of a taut trailer of Sanjay Gadhvi’s ‘Dhoom 2’.
I must say Hrithik Roshan looks Uber Cool. And even though I am not a big fan of Aishwarya Rai, this Miss World is looking a Super Hot Babe in this Aditya Chopra lavishly produced style flick. She has worn delectable mini skirts and her sinuous curves are worth a million Sighs-n-Aahs. The other body to die-for layered along with her is that of Hrithik Roshan. This trendy hair cut adorned delicious-stud surrounded by state-of-the-art gizmos, masterminds the ultimate crimes with a vicious-smile-on-his-face. Bipasha, Abhishek and Uday are looking their part. But if the promos are anything to go by then, it’s a Hrithik-Ash film all the way, even though they are playing negative characters.
IndiaGlitz says: What great timing to release the promos of one of the most eagerly sought after film. Hats off to Yashraj!
It was rush-of-blood as the whole auditorium huddled together to watch Karan Johar’s magnum opus ‘Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna’ in a suburban multiplex in Mumbai. The popcorns were ripe-with-rich-smell and the colas were cool-with-anticipation (In spite of the hullabaloo surrounding the pesticides in the cola drinks multiplex economy heavily depends on the sales of these beverages). Right before the 22 reel largely mounted KANK was about to start, there was a pleasant surprise in the form of a taut trailer of Sanjay Gadhvi’s ‘Dhoom 2’.
I must say Hrithik Roshan looks Uber Cool. And even though I am not a big fan of Aishwarya Rai, this Miss World is looking a Super Hot Babe in this Aditya Chopra lavishly produced style flick. She has worn delectable mini skirts and her sinuous curves are worth a million Sighs-n-Aahs. The other body to die-for layered along with her is that of Hrithik Roshan. This trendy hair cut adorned delicious-stud surrounded by state-of-the-art gizmos, masterminds the ultimate crimes with a vicious-smile-on-his-face. Bipasha, Abhishek and Uday are looking their part. But if the promos are anything to go by then, it’s a Hrithik-Ash film all the way, even though they are playing negative characters.
IndiaGlitz says: What great timing to release the promos of one of the most eagerly sought after film. Hats off to Yashraj!
Ash-Hrithik's historic romance!
Santa Banta
Film director Ashutosh Gowarikar will begin shooting a period romance next month starring top actors Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai, newspapers reported on Friday.
The movie is a 16th century love story between a Muslim emperor and a Hindu princess, Gowarikar told The Times of India newspaper. The film would be shot in palaces and forts in western and northern India, he said.
"It's a love story about one of the biggest alliances of the 16th century,'' he said. Titled "Akbar-Jodha,'' the movie will be released next year.
The film centers on how an arranged marriage between Emperor Akbar and his wife turned into love. The movie focusses on the couple when they were young and will span their lives from the age of 13 to 28.
"We have always known that Jodha and Akbar married and Salim was their child, but what about how the relationship came about and a sharing of cultures,'' he told a newspaper.
Gowarikar's last big ventures include "Swades'' starring Shah Rukh Khan and Oscar nominated "Lagaan'' with Aamir Khan in the lead.
Film director Ashutosh Gowarikar will begin shooting a period romance next month starring top actors Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai, newspapers reported on Friday.
The movie is a 16th century love story between a Muslim emperor and a Hindu princess, Gowarikar told The Times of India newspaper. The film would be shot in palaces and forts in western and northern India, he said.
"It's a love story about one of the biggest alliances of the 16th century,'' he said. Titled "Akbar-Jodha,'' the movie will be released next year.
The film centers on how an arranged marriage between Emperor Akbar and his wife turned into love. The movie focusses on the couple when they were young and will span their lives from the age of 13 to 28.
"We have always known that Jodha and Akbar married and Salim was their child, but what about how the relationship came about and a sharing of cultures,'' he told a newspaper.
Gowarikar's last big ventures include "Swades'' starring Shah Rukh Khan and Oscar nominated "Lagaan'' with Aamir Khan in the lead.
Aishwarya Rai to light up Diwali 2007
ApunkaChoice
The gorgeous Aishwarya Rai will not only bring a brighter Diwali this year but will also light up the festival of lights in 2007.
Umrao Jaan , which has Ash in the lead role, is slated to release this Diwali.
And in 2007 Diwali time, Ash will have another big release in Jodha Akbar , in which she plays the lead role opposite Hrithik Roshan .
Reports are that director Ashutosh Gowarikar will begin shooting the period romance next month.
The movie is a 16th century love story between a Muslim emperor and a Hindu princess and would be shot in palaces and forts in western and northern India.
The film centers on how an arranged marriage between Emperor Akbar and his wife turned into love.
The movie focuses on the couple when they were young and will span their lives from the age of 13 to 28.
UTV is all set to co-produce the film in which Hrithik plays king Akbar and Ash plays his ladylove Jodha.
The film, with a budget of Rs 37 crores will go on floors later this year and the research is going on.
The gorgeous Aishwarya Rai will not only bring a brighter Diwali this year but will also light up the festival of lights in 2007.
Umrao Jaan , which has Ash in the lead role, is slated to release this Diwali.
And in 2007 Diwali time, Ash will have another big release in Jodha Akbar , in which she plays the lead role opposite Hrithik Roshan .
Reports are that director Ashutosh Gowarikar will begin shooting the period romance next month.
The movie is a 16th century love story between a Muslim emperor and a Hindu princess and would be shot in palaces and forts in western and northern India.
The film centers on how an arranged marriage between Emperor Akbar and his wife turned into love.
The movie focuses on the couple when they were young and will span their lives from the age of 13 to 28.
UTV is all set to co-produce the film in which Hrithik plays king Akbar and Ash plays his ladylove Jodha.
The film, with a budget of Rs 37 crores will go on floors later this year and the research is going on.
Thursday, August 10, 2006
More bikini show in Dhoom 2
Dhoom 2 is what everyone wants to know about. The sequel to the 2004 hit Dhoom, this film will also be full of action, style and hot women. And here’s some exclusive dope on the film. Earlier, there was a buzz that Aishwarya Rai will be seen in a bikini in the film. Now, adding to it, we have known that even Bipasha Basu will be sporting a bikini in Dhoom 2.
Besides, the promo of Dhoom 2, which will be going live on Indiafm.com very soon, ends with a scene where Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai jump from a very high mountain cliff. Looking at the shot we could surely say that nothing like this has been seen in an Indian film before. Also, the overall promo looks very sleek and has an international look. Now, if the promo itself is so promising, we can’t wait to see how the movie is going to be like.
Besides, the promo of Dhoom 2, which will be going live on Indiafm.com very soon, ends with a scene where Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai jump from a very high mountain cliff. Looking at the shot we could surely say that nothing like this has been seen in an Indian film before. Also, the overall promo looks very sleek and has an international look. Now, if the promo itself is so promising, we can’t wait to see how the movie is going to be like.
Saturday, August 05, 2006
More tough times for Ash
SantaBanta
Bollywood star Aishwarya Rai's father, admitted to a city hospital for a stomach-related health problem, has been operated upon.
Krishnaraj, 55, was taken to the Hinduja Hospital Thursday afternoon after he complained of stomachache and subsequent vomiting, hospital officials said.
Doctors said he suffered from some gastro-intestinal problem and was operated upon Thursday night. Later, he was shifted to the intensive care unit and is under observation.
The actress and her mother Vrinda were with Krishnaraj through the night. Aishwarya left the hospital Friday morning after the doctors declared him to be out of danger.
Bollywood star Aishwarya Rai's father, admitted to a city hospital for a stomach-related health problem, has been operated upon.
Krishnaraj, 55, was taken to the Hinduja Hospital Thursday afternoon after he complained of stomachache and subsequent vomiting, hospital officials said.
Doctors said he suffered from some gastro-intestinal problem and was operated upon Thursday night. Later, he was shifted to the intensive care unit and is under observation.
The actress and her mother Vrinda were with Krishnaraj through the night. Aishwarya left the hospital Friday morning after the doctors declared him to be out of danger.
Abhishek-Ash all the way this winter
Joginder Tuteja, IndiaGlitz
As soon as Q4 of year 2006 begins, it would be time for fans of Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai to rejoice. That's because they would be seen together in not one, not two but as many as three flicks.
From October onwards, practically every month there is a Abhishek Bachchan-Aishwarya Rai film lined up. First to come would be J.P. Dutta's take on 'Umrao Jaan' that releases this Diwali/Eid on October 20th. The film would be facing the might of Salman-Akshay-Preity starrer 'Jaaneman' and King Khan's 'Don'.
Exactly a month later the two would be seen in 'Dhoom 2'. Since Ash is paired opposite Hrithik Rishan in the film, it is uncertain if Abhi-Ash would have any scenes together. Still, going by their off screen liaison, it is expected that the two to have a face off. Last but not the least, after a gap of 4 more weeks, Mani Ratnam's 'Guru' would arrive that has the two playing a couple surviving the test of times.
'Umrao Jaan', 'Dhoom 2' and 'Guru' - there is a lot of variety to catch up for Abhishek-Ash fans this winter!
As soon as Q4 of year 2006 begins, it would be time for fans of Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai to rejoice. That's because they would be seen together in not one, not two but as many as three flicks.
From October onwards, practically every month there is a Abhishek Bachchan-Aishwarya Rai film lined up. First to come would be J.P. Dutta's take on 'Umrao Jaan' that releases this Diwali/Eid on October 20th. The film would be facing the might of Salman-Akshay-Preity starrer 'Jaaneman' and King Khan's 'Don'.
Exactly a month later the two would be seen in 'Dhoom 2'. Since Ash is paired opposite Hrithik Rishan in the film, it is uncertain if Abhi-Ash would have any scenes together. Still, going by their off screen liaison, it is expected that the two to have a face off. Last but not the least, after a gap of 4 more weeks, Mani Ratnam's 'Guru' would arrive that has the two playing a couple surviving the test of times.
'Umrao Jaan', 'Dhoom 2' and 'Guru' - there is a lot of variety to catch up for Abhishek-Ash fans this winter!
Aishwarya Rai Filmography
Singularity - 2010
Guzaarish - 2010
Action Replay - 2009
Raavana - 2009 .... Sita
Endhiran - 2009 .... Sharmili
The Pink Panther 2 - 2009 .... Sonia
Sarkar Raj - 2008 .... Anita Rajan
Jodhaa Akbar - 2008 .... Jodhaa Bai
The Last Legion - 2007 .... Mira
Guru - 2007 .... Sujata
Journey Across India - 2007 .... Mumtaz Mahal
Dhoom:2 - 2006 .... Sunehri
Umrao Jaan - 2006 .... Ameeran / Umrao Jaan
Provoked: A True Story - 2006 .... Kiranjit Ahluwalia
The Mistress of Spices - 2005 .... Tilo
Bunty Aur Babli - 2005 .... Special Appearance - song
Shabd - 2005 .... Antara Vashisth/Tammana
Bride & Prejudice - 2004 .... Lalita C. Bakshi
Kyun...! Ho Gaya Na - 2004 .... Diya Malhotra
Raincoat - 2004 .... Neerja 'Neeru'
Khakee - 2004 .... Mahalaxshmi
Kuch Naa Kaho - 2003 .... Namrata Shrivastav
Chokher Bali - 2003 .... Binodini
Dil Ka Rishta - 2003 .... Tia Sharma
Shakthi: The Power - 2002 .... Dream Girl
23rd March 1931: Shaheed - 2002 .... Special Appearance - song
Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin - 2002 .... Komal Rastogi
Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam - 2002 .... Special Appearence
Devdas - 2002/I .... Parvati - 'Paro'
Albela - 2001 .... Sonia
Mohabbatein - 2000 .... Megha
Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke - 2000 .... Sahiba Gareval
Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai - 2000 .... Preeti Vyas
Josh - 2000 .... Shirley
Kandukondain Kandukondain - 2000 .... Meenakshi
Mela - 2000 .... Champakali
Sanam Tere Hain Hum - 2000 .... Special Appearance
Ravoyi Chandamama - 1999 .... Special Appearance - Song
Taal - 1999 .... Mansi
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam - 1999 .... Nandini
Aa Ab Laut Chalen - 1999 .... Pooja Walia
Jeans - 1998 .... Madhumitha/Vaishnavi
Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya - 1997 .... Ashi Kapoor
Iruvar - 1997 .... Pushpa/Kalpana
Guzaarish - 2010
Action Replay - 2009
Raavana - 2009 .... Sita
Endhiran - 2009 .... Sharmili
The Pink Panther 2 - 2009 .... Sonia
Sarkar Raj - 2008 .... Anita Rajan
Jodhaa Akbar - 2008 .... Jodhaa Bai
The Last Legion - 2007 .... Mira
Guru - 2007 .... Sujata
Journey Across India - 2007 .... Mumtaz Mahal
Dhoom:2 - 2006 .... Sunehri
Umrao Jaan - 2006 .... Ameeran / Umrao Jaan
Provoked: A True Story - 2006 .... Kiranjit Ahluwalia
The Mistress of Spices - 2005 .... Tilo
Bunty Aur Babli - 2005 .... Special Appearance - song
Shabd - 2005 .... Antara Vashisth/Tammana
Bride & Prejudice - 2004 .... Lalita C. Bakshi
Kyun...! Ho Gaya Na - 2004 .... Diya Malhotra
Raincoat - 2004 .... Neerja 'Neeru'
Khakee - 2004 .... Mahalaxshmi
Kuch Naa Kaho - 2003 .... Namrata Shrivastav
Chokher Bali - 2003 .... Binodini
Dil Ka Rishta - 2003 .... Tia Sharma
Shakthi: The Power - 2002 .... Dream Girl
23rd March 1931: Shaheed - 2002 .... Special Appearance - song
Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin - 2002 .... Komal Rastogi
Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam - 2002 .... Special Appearence
Devdas - 2002/I .... Parvati - 'Paro'
Albela - 2001 .... Sonia
Mohabbatein - 2000 .... Megha
Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke - 2000 .... Sahiba Gareval
Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai - 2000 .... Preeti Vyas
Josh - 2000 .... Shirley
Kandukondain Kandukondain - 2000 .... Meenakshi
Mela - 2000 .... Champakali
Sanam Tere Hain Hum - 2000 .... Special Appearance
Ravoyi Chandamama - 1999 .... Special Appearance - Song
Taal - 1999 .... Mansi
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam - 1999 .... Nandini
Aa Ab Laut Chalen - 1999 .... Pooja Walia
Jeans - 1998 .... Madhumitha/Vaishnavi
Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya - 1997 .... Ashi Kapoor
Iruvar - 1997 .... Pushpa/Kalpana
Aishwarya Rai Awards
Aishwarya Rai has won two Filmfare Awards to date:
2000, Filmfare Best Actress Award, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
2003, Filmfare Best Actress Award, Devdas
She has been nominated four times in the Best Actress category and once in the Best Supporting Actress category at the Filmfare. She has also won three IIFA Awards, three Z-Gold Awards, four Screen Awards, an EU's Global Diversity Award, three Zee Cine Awards and a Rajiv Gandhi Award.
2000, Filmfare Best Actress Award, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
2003, Filmfare Best Actress Award, Devdas
She has been nominated four times in the Best Actress category and once in the Best Supporting Actress category at the Filmfare. She has also won three IIFA Awards, three Z-Gold Awards, four Screen Awards, an EU's Global Diversity Award, three Zee Cine Awards and a Rajiv Gandhi Award.
About Aishwarya Rai
Clothes, Casuals and Formals: I like structure jackets, form fitting gowns for formal wear and chikan salwaar kameez for casual wear. Jeans & T- Shirt do very well too. I hate anything that's fussy and frilly.
Favourite hero-heroine: Raj Kapoor, Nargis
Favourite all-time movie: Casablanca
Food habits: Fussy About Very plain fare. I am not fussy about food at all. I can survive on dal chawal and vegetables.
Do you diet: NO!
What makes you happiest: My family and a very close group of friends
What scares you the most: Roaches, I abhor them
What do you absolutely hate: Gossip, hypocrisy
Your dream man: Should be handsome but not necessarily tall and dark!
Your idea of love: Is what my parents share
Your weakness: My willing-ness to take people at face value
Your strength: My self-assurance. It's ever present even in the worst situations.
The most outrageous pass made at you: Nah, can't talk about it
Your idea of bliss: Lies somewhere in the vicinity of my bed (I love to laze, that's all I mean!).
You're possessive about: The people I care for.
Motto: Be kind, there are battles being fought and not all of them are on the battlefield
Best compliment you've received: A child at an orphange told me that my warmth over shines my beauty. I was bowled over!
Favourite colognes: Happy by Clinique
What turns up on: Razor sharp intelligence, witty repartees
Do you have a fovourite pastime: Sleeping (Alone, mind you!)
Your idea of sexy: A combination of vulnerability and intelligence
Music: What kind?
Favourite number-group: I am very democratic in my tastes, anything that's music to my ears, will do
You're sentimental about: A lot of things from my childhood
Do you try practical jokes: No, I don't! I am too polite for that
Favourite holiday resort: Any place that gives me peace of mind
You admire: Strength of character
You believe in: In God first and then myself
Any pets: I can only think of one right now, me!
You're paranoid about: Being an under-achiever
Any colours you're crazy about: Black, I love it!
You're booked in the industry till: I utter the magic words, 'I Do'.
The saddest moment in your life: When I didn't make it to the top three in my 10th grade
MESSAGE TO FANS: Life may be one BIG drama, and we, character in it.... But....LIVE IT.....Every moment in it
Favourite hero-heroine: Raj Kapoor, Nargis
Favourite all-time movie: Casablanca
Food habits: Fussy About Very plain fare. I am not fussy about food at all. I can survive on dal chawal and vegetables.
Do you diet: NO!
What makes you happiest: My family and a very close group of friends
What scares you the most: Roaches, I abhor them
What do you absolutely hate: Gossip, hypocrisy
Your dream man: Should be handsome but not necessarily tall and dark!
Your idea of love: Is what my parents share
Your weakness: My willing-ness to take people at face value
Your strength: My self-assurance. It's ever present even in the worst situations.
The most outrageous pass made at you: Nah, can't talk about it
Your idea of bliss: Lies somewhere in the vicinity of my bed (I love to laze, that's all I mean!).
You're possessive about: The people I care for.
Motto: Be kind, there are battles being fought and not all of them are on the battlefield
Best compliment you've received: A child at an orphange told me that my warmth over shines my beauty. I was bowled over!
Favourite colognes: Happy by Clinique
What turns up on: Razor sharp intelligence, witty repartees
Do you have a fovourite pastime: Sleeping (Alone, mind you!)
Your idea of sexy: A combination of vulnerability and intelligence
Music: What kind?
Favourite number-group: I am very democratic in my tastes, anything that's music to my ears, will do
You're sentimental about: A lot of things from my childhood
Do you try practical jokes: No, I don't! I am too polite for that
Favourite holiday resort: Any place that gives me peace of mind
You admire: Strength of character
You believe in: In God first and then myself
Any pets: I can only think of one right now, me!
You're paranoid about: Being an under-achiever
Any colours you're crazy about: Black, I love it!
You're booked in the industry till: I utter the magic words, 'I Do'.
The saddest moment in your life: When I didn't make it to the top three in my 10th grade
MESSAGE TO FANS: Life may be one BIG drama, and we, character in it.... But....LIVE IT.....Every moment in it
Aishwarya Rai Biography
Aishwarya Rai was born in the South indian state of Karnataka in Manglore on 1st Nov 1973. She was younger of the two siblings, her brother being 3 years elder. When she was about 4 years old, her family moved to Bombay permanently. Her father worked as a merchant navy officer. Aishwarya did her schooling at Arya Vidya Mandir, Santacruz. Academically, she did very well and earned her position as the head girl of her school. Ash chose the science stream while at DG Ruparel College, her favorite subject being Zoology. Aishwarya wanted to do medicine, but circumstances didn't let her. Instead she chose Architecture and passed the interview at Raheja College with flying colors.
By this time, Aishwarya had started getting modelling assignments. She then decided to take a break from architecture and concentrate on modelling. This green-blue eyed beauty stole ads for many prestigious firms, the ones which brought her into the limelight were the garden sari and the pepsi ad. Crowned Miss femina '94 runner up, she was a hot favorite to win the miss world title, which she did ! Her beauty and charm made her India's darling.
She bagged Filmfare Award for best actress for her performance in Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999) as Ajay Devgan's wife who is in love with another man. She also won rave reviews for her performance as a rape victim in Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai (2000). In 2003 she bagged another filmfare award for best actress for the role of paro, she portrays in film Devdas.
She had a well publicised affair with Salman Khan which lasted 2 years. Apparently his endless tantrums traumatized her enough to give a press conference in spring 2003 where she declared that she would never work with him again for personal reasons. In April 2003, she suffered an accident on the sets of Khakee (2003). She broke a bone in one foot and suffered severe cuts. The incident rekindled the discussion about poor safety standards on Bollywood film sets.
Their are 17,000 unofficial websites in her name and she's got to give them something to write about. So she's all set to go where no Indian star has gone before. While others have struggle alot. Aishwarya's bagged a parallel role opposite 'Meryl Streep' in French director 'Coline Serreau's' Chaos. 2003 has been her annus mirabilis. On the jury at Cannes, the international festival circuit with Chokher Bali, the crossover sets of Bride And Prejudice, the cover of Time magazine. And now she's all set to waltz into Hollywood. The film trade traditionally treats its heroines as completely interchangeable assets. Aishwarya Rai is the only Indian woman in world's Top 10 looking women.
Aishwarya Rai Profile
Name : Aishwarya Rai
Date of Birth : 1st November 1973
Place of Birth : Mangalore, Karnataka, India
Sign : Scorpio
Height : 5'7'
Eyes : Grey Green
Hair : Brown
Family : Mother Brindya, Brother Aditya
Languages Spoken : English, Hindi, Kannada
Marital Status : Single
Profession : Acterss, Model
Titles Won : Miss World title at Sun City in 1994, Miss Femina World (Miss
India 1st Runners Up) 1994
Nicknames : Ash, Aishu, Gullu
Debut Film : Ajnabee
Phone Number : 91 22 6054440
Address: Aishwarya Rai, Ramlaxmi Niwas, 19th Road, Khar, Mumbai 400 052
Date of Birth : 1st November 1973
Place of Birth : Mangalore, Karnataka, India
Sign : Scorpio
Height : 5'7'
Eyes : Grey Green
Hair : Brown
Family : Mother Brindya, Brother Aditya
Languages Spoken : English, Hindi, Kannada
Marital Status : Single
Profession : Acterss, Model
Titles Won : Miss World title at Sun City in 1994, Miss Femina World (Miss
India 1st Runners Up) 1994
Nicknames : Ash, Aishu, Gullu
Debut Film : Ajnabee
Phone Number : 91 22 6054440
Address: Aishwarya Rai, Ramlaxmi Niwas, 19th Road, Khar, Mumbai 400 052
Tuesday, August 01, 2006
Even Ash has done item song
Starlet Amrita Arora says she is open to item numbers and sees them as a "bonus".
"Firstly I detest the word 'item' itself. I have zero reservations as far as cameos and such songs are concerned. I see it as an added advantage, rather a bonus," Amrita says.
"I think it's great fun and gives you good exposure. Aishwarya Rai did it, Shah Rukh (Khan) and Malaika (Arora-Khan) have done it. Even Robert De Niro and Angelina Jolie have done it."
Amrita would like to work with Shah Rukh, Salman Khan, Yash Chopra and Karan Johar.
"I love Indian cinema. I have always wanted to be an actress. Ever since I was a kid, I dreamt of becoming an actress," she asserts.
"Firstly I detest the word 'item' itself. I have zero reservations as far as cameos and such songs are concerned. I see it as an added advantage, rather a bonus," Amrita says.
"I think it's great fun and gives you good exposure. Aishwarya Rai did it, Shah Rukh (Khan) and Malaika (Arora-Khan) have done it. Even Robert De Niro and Angelina Jolie have done it."
Amrita would like to work with Shah Rukh, Salman Khan, Yash Chopra and Karan Johar.
"I love Indian cinema. I have always wanted to be an actress. Ever since I was a kid, I dreamt of becoming an actress," she asserts.
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