Aishwarya and I share great comfort level: Akshay Kumar

While most work in the film industry has come to a standstill because of the current standoff between producers and multiplex owners, Akshay Kumar is working harder than ever before. He has shot for two films: Priyadarshan’s De Dana Dan and Vipul Shah’s Action Replay back-to-back in April and May, and now, he proceeds to shoot for buddy Sajid Khan’s Housefull in July.

While many of his colleagues have taken off for holidays, Akshay has decided to work harder than before during this dry period.

“We all should get together to create a bank of work to be released in a tumble of films, once the releases begin. In fact, that’s what I’m doing.”

Akshay follows a Japanese philosophy on work ethics.

“When there was a strike in a shoe factory in Japan, all the workers, instead of staying home, got together and manufactured only shoes for the left foot. Then when the strike was over, they manufactured shoes for the right foot.” Even as Akshay gets busier than ever, he has decided not to do any off-beat films at the moment. The Tasveer 8 x 10 experience and its shockingly low opening have left him stunned.

“There’re too much financial stakes in my films. I have to be cautious,” he says. It’s third-time lucky for Akki.

Vipul Shah was keen to cast Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Akshay together in Waqt and Namastey London.

“But, because of Aishwarya’s problems with the dates, the films went to Priyanka Chopra and Katrina Kaif, respectively. And look at what the films did to the careers of those actresses! This time, Vipul and Akshay were determined to get their first choice for the heroine’s role,” says a source.

And it surely seems like the right choice. There’s magic in the air. Akshay and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan are shooting in Karjat together. And the camaraderie reportedly is super-congenial. Akshay has been keen to work with Aishwarya for a long time. He earlier did Raj Kumar Santoshi’s Khakee with. But, there she played the antagonist.

“It’s great fun. And we share a great comfort level. I’m also very fond of Abhishek. So, it feels like one family,” says Akshay.

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Aishwarya Rai looking extraordinary in ‘Action Replay’

The Bollywood stunner has been sitting for long make-up sessions while shooting Vipul Amrutlal Shah’s movie Action Replay in Karjat.

If you’ve been stumped by the plumed and feathered look of Ash in the stills of her Tamil film Endhiran , wait to see her makeover in Vipul Shah’s strangely themed film ‘Action Replay’ with Akshay Kumar .

Reports had it that Ash has been reporting late for shoots on the sets of the film at Nitin Desai studios in Karjat, but director Vipul Shah says the actress has to sit for long make-up sessions to get her look right for every scene.

“Aishwarya has an extraordinary look in the film. We always knew it would take time for her to get ready because of which we had planned the shoots accordingly,” Shah recently told a tabloid.

The director not just dismissed the reports of Ash’s late arrival on the sets, he goes on to laud her for the extra effort she’s putting in.

“In fact, she is working 15 hours every day for my film,” Shah is quoted as saying.

‘Action Replay’ is based on a unique concept. It’s a film in which the story progresses backwards in time.

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Candid photo of Aishwarya Rai in the ladies room at Cannes leaks out to the Internet… here’s the picture that was apparently taken in the ladie

here’s the picture that was apparently taken in the ladies room at Cannes and has somehow managed to find its way on the Internet. Mid-day reported saying “The photo shows Aishwarya Rai with Elizabeth Banks and Eva Longoria in what seems like a candid moment between the women. Ash is clearly in a playful mood showing off a lighter side of her personality to the camera guy.
We wish we saw more such pictures of the actress rather than the boring poses we often get to see. Thoda aur chalega, Mrs Jr B!”

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Sonam admits she is the ‘young’ face of the same brand endorsed by Aishwarya

The Aishwarya Rai-Sonam Kapoor cold war has been written about and discussed extensively but the two actresses have never spoken about it. Now that has changed. In an interview to Koel Purie on the chat show On the Couch with Koel, The Kapoor girl talked about the Cannes fiasco, and about being the ‘young’ face of the international cosmetic brand.

A source present during the shoot reveals, “Koel got straight to the chase and asked Sonam what she felt about the Cannes disaster. Sonam initially hesitated, then came the all- telling response: “I don’t want to remember it as it is not a pleasant thing to recall.”

When Koel asked her if she was disappointed about not making it to the festival, Sonam said that she looked at the visit as a part of her “professional obligation.” When Koel labelled her ‘diplomatic’, the Saawariya girl laughed, “But I am always diplomatic, I have never been not diplomatic.”

Continuing her questions on Cannes, Purie further asked the young actress to comment on her statement of being the young face of the cosmetic brand. “To this, Sonam exuberantly replied, “I say it as I see it!” and left it there. There was sarcasm in her tone, which indirectly hinted that Ash indeed had taken a back seat in the brand game, making way for the younger actress.”

Throughout the interview, Sonam was at her candid best and touched various subjects from being called a motormouth, to her link-up with Ranbir and her films. “It’s one of Sonam’s most open interviews. The only time you see her get tense is when she’s questioned about Ash and the Cannes drama.”

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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan to perform at IIFA Awards in Macau

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan will perform at the Idea IIFA Awards 2009 to be held at the Venetian Macau.

The others performing at the event also include Sonam Kapoor who will be making her stage debut, while Kareena Kapoor will also put on a special performance.

The Idea IIFA Awards will be hosted by Riteish Deshmukh, Lara Dutta and Boman Irani.

Aishwarya had earlier performed at IIFA 2005 in Amsterdam when she performed to Kajra Re and was joined by Amitabh and Abhishek Bachchan.

Speaking on the choice for Macau as the host for IIFA Weekend 2009, Wizcrafts’ Sabbas Joseph said, “We feel it’s the Las Vegas of the East. In this the tenth year of IIFA’s existence we wanted either the US or China to be our venue. We chose China because we feel it could be a gateway for Indian cinema to the West. We also hope to end the deadlock between India and China over the exchange of cinema. We haven’t come away from one venue without opening up doors for the India film industry. We’re confident this would be the case in China.
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Abhi-Ash embarrassed by Sallu’s love interest

Salman Khan’s latest love interest, Claudia Ciesla, has put Abhishek and Aishwarya in an embarrassing situation.

Claudia, who’s a German model-actress and has also been a Playmate, had her photograph clicked with Abhishek while they were in Cannes. Soon thereafter, the photo appeared in a Mumbai newspaper along with the story that Abhishek was seen chatting with wife Ash’s ex-boyfriend’s current love interest!

The Bachchans were in for a shock when they found out about Ciesla’a past and the fact that even a nude image of hers had adorned the cover of a German magazine.

Abhishek could not recollect getting this picture taken. After some time he realised it was just one of the many photographs he and his wife got clicked with fans.

So now, as a precautionary measure, Ash and Abhi will be saying no to all fans wanting to get photographed with them, at least for the time being.

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Aishwarya Rai says ‘No’ to Vivek and Salman

Rumours were rife about Aishwarya being cast alongside ex-flames Vivek Oberoi and Salman Khan for Tansen. However, Satish Kaushik puts them all to rest by saying that he hasn’t approached any of the three for the project.

The director has only considered Abhishek Bachchan for the role so far, and the production house is nothing less than irritated with the rumours.

Little B has agreed to sit through the narration, while the scripting is yet to be completed.

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Abhi-Ash off on wedding anniversary holiday

Bollywood’s most talked about married couple Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai won’t be in India for their second wedding anniversary on Monday (April 20). They have taken off on a week-long holiday to an undisclosed destination.

“Last year Abhishek was slogging it out in Miami for ‘Dostana’ and Aishwarya joined him there for their wedding anniversary. This year they were again supposed to be working, though happily together, for the next schedule of Mani Ratnam’s ‘Raavan’ on their anniversary,” a source close to the couple told IANS.

But Ratnam, who was admitted to a private hospital on Wednesday following breathing difficulty and dizziness, has been advised by doctor to rest for a while as a result the the schedule of “Raavan” has been slightly pushed ahead giving the pair a chance to go for a much-needed holiday.

“In fact, Mani Ratnam had suggested he’d start the schedule later to give Abhishek and Aishwarya a chance to take time off for their anniversary. But the couple had refused. It’s only now when the schedule is pushed ahead that they’ve decided to take that anniversary holiday,” said the source.

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Mani Ratnam’s illness gives Abhi-Ash time together

If you wanted to greet the first couple of Bollywood- Abhishek and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan – on their wedding anniversary, you may be disappointed. Sources confirm that Ash-Abhi won’t be in town on April 20 when they celebrate their second wedding anniversary. The family, including Amitabh and Jaya, are debating whether the couple should go to Europe or the United States.

Europe, especially Italy, is Jaya Bachchan’s favourite holiday destination. She even has a villa in Florence where she stays during her visits. A source close to the family reveals, “Jaya is suggesting they fly to Florence and spend the day there, while Amitabh is coming up with the idea of a US trip. They haven’t yet taken the final call but it will be one of the two destinations.”

Both Abhishek and Aishwarya have been working super hard for Mani Ratnam’s film Raavan for the past few months. Now that Mani was hospitilised for exhaustion, they have the opportunity to take a break while he recuperates. “This will be the first time in a very long time that they will get to take a vacation. They haven’t been on a holiday ever since their marriage,” says the source.

Last year, the couple didn’t celebrate their one year anniversary due to the demise of Abhishek’s grandmother Teji Bachchan. The source says, “They won’t be at Jalsa this year, there is definitely a mini vacation being planned.”

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SRK-Ash will work together

After a souring of relations between the two stars, things have reportedly become better.

While our much-loved Ash was always meant to play the female lead role, Mani Ratnam wanted to cast SRK as his Ram in Raavan.

Owing to the fight between Salman Khan and SRK, relations between Ash and King Khan had soured. Keeping this in mind, Mani Ratnam approached Ash and confessed to her his original choice for Ram. She politely agreed to star opposite him.

However, while SRK agreed to play the part, he realized his dates were taken for Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi.

Oh at least fans can be assured of seeing the duo sharing screen space again!

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