What could not happen seven years back is happening now. Vishal Bharadwaj had unsuccessfully tried to make a film with Aishwarya Rai in 2002. That project could not materialize, but both Ash and Vishal – respectful of each other’s talents – promised they would work together whenever a right project came along.

Well, that project has now come along and is set to take the shape of a film. After finishing his Kaminay with Shahid Kapur and Priyanka Chopra , Vishal would work with Ash. The project is not likely to go on floors soon, but will roll by the end of this year.

Before that Ash has a number of films to shoot for. She is presently committed to Mani Ratnam’s Ravana and Shankar’s Robot . She is set to pair with Akshay Kumar in a Vipul Amrutlal Shah film. She has also given her nod to directors Abhinay Deo (director of Delhi Belly ) and Rituparno Ghosh .

Although Aishwarya Rai Bachchan picked up the highest civilian honour in India the Padma Shri, who knew that she would also be receiving an honor in France? That's right; Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has recently been conferred with the prestigious French award, the Officer Dan Ordre Des Arts Et Des Lettres.

Unfortunately, the actress has been unable to enjoy the awards which have been bestowed upon her. She has confirmed that she's not going to go to get the award until her father Krishna Raj Rai recovers from his illness and accompanies her to the ceremony. In a bold, but rather admirable move.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has informed the French government of her inability to pick up the award. For one of the most well-known Bollywood actresses, her family has always been her priority. So it's no surprise that she wants her entire family, including parents, brother, sister-in-law, Abhishek Bachchan, Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan to be beside her.

Forget the hullabaloo about her marginal role in The Next Pink Panther . We all know it’s essentially a Steve Martin film and has.

Ash in a significant, though not necessarily long, role. Unperturbed by such twitter, Ash is now set to attend the film’s premiere in various cities across the globe, beginning with the New York premiere on February 3.

Hubby Abhishek Bachchan , who is also in New York, is expected to accompany Ash to the premiere. The duo will also be together on February 5 to celebrate Abhi’s birthday, when the senior Bachchans,Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan , would join them in NY.

After that, Ash would head for Europe and Russia for the premieres of ‘The Pink Panther 2’, while Abhi will get busy promoting his upcoming film Delhi 6.Along with the cast and crew of ‘The Pink Panther 2’, Ash will attend the premieres in many cities.

Bollywood beauty Aishwarya Rai is all set for a whirlwind tour across the globe to attend the film’s premieres. As the release of The Pink Panther 2 drawing close.Along with the cast and crew of The Pink Panther 2.

Ash will attend the premieres in many cities, including Paris, Madrid and Moscow over the course of next 15 days. Meanwhile she will join her Hubby Abhishek Bachchan in New York for his birthday celebrations.Her trip will end with the movie’s premiere at Berlin Film Festival. So much for a two minute role!

The film has an 11% freshness rating and 3.5 on 10 score on Rotten Tomatoes.Empire Magazine's William Thomas' verdict is 2 stars out of 5 and "A mirthless shot in the dark that misses the target by some distance."

Aishwarya Rai isn't mentioned in the review at all. Owen Gleiberman of The Entertainment Weekly has given it a B- and 2 stars. There is no mention of Aishwarya Rai here too.

The Boston Phoenix calls it an "all too familiar stink," giving it 2 stars out 4 According to Boston Phoenix, the plot is razor thin and it is full of ninny nonsense. Aishwarya Rai is only mentioned as a "Bollywood Beauty."

Roger Moore of The Orlando Sentinel has given it 2 out of 5 stars, saying the movie "is somewhat less of a desecration of the memory of Peter Sellers than Martin's first outing as the bumbling French detective.

Aishwarya Rajni's beautiful guest

Ash got special treatment while shooting for 'Endhiran' with Rajinikant.It's not just the big bucks that she's earning from the film.

The film also called 'Enthiran' or 'The Robot' has been shot in undisclosed areas in and around Chennai. They also shot in Vellore or Ennore amidst tight security.

Now whenever the Southern superstar is shooting in Chennai, he gets to eat homemade food prepared by his wife Latha and this piping hot and tasty food is delivered by his aide at the shooting.

And benevolent Rajini shared his lunch with Aishwarya Rai, Shankar, and some other unit members. Ash is a fan of South Indian food and has been asking Rajni's aide as to how each dish is prepared and the right way to pronounce its name!

Rajini also shared books on philosophy with Aishwarya and Shankar!Well, so apart from the big bucks Ash also got lots of knowledge about philosophy, theology and South Indian food thanks to Rajini!

She’s no stranger to high-profile industry hoopla, and earlier today (February 10) Aishwarya Rai was spotted having a blast at a photo call for “The Pink Panther 2.”The Bollywood babe looked right at home as she posed for the paparazzi in a full-length black velour coat overtop a cream colored blouse and grey trousers.

And Miss Rai was in good company- she was joined by her “Pink Panther 2” co-stars Steve Martin and Jean Reno.Now in theaters, “The Pink Panther 2” follows “Inspector Jacques Clouseau as he teams up with a squad of International detectives who are just as bumbling as he is. Their mission: Stop a globe-trotting thief who specializes in stealing historical artifacts.”

Aishwarya Rai works out a sexy gray pin-striped pantsuit at the La Pantera Rosa 2 (The Pink Panther 2) photocall at French Embassy Residence on Wednesday (February 11) in Madrid, Spain.

The director of the film, Harald Zwart, will next shoot the next Karate Kid film with Will Smith’s son Jaden and Jackie Chan.

He told THR, “All I can say is that an opportunity with Will Smith is a sensational opportunity and this is a movie that I would have wanted to see regardless of it being a remake or not. It will be shot in Beijing. No Boston for Beijing (laughs).”

Bahurani of Bollywood's first family Aishwarya Rai has found a new best friend, no not in Bollywood. The stunning actress is friends with the American model, TV hostess, actress, singer and businesswoman Tyra Banks.

The two beauties discovered kindred souls in each other the moment Ash went onto The Tyra Banks Show in New York after the premiere of Pink Panther 2.

They hit it off from the word go. And, after the show, Tyra invited Ash for lunch. The twosome went to a downtown restaurant May you set examples of friendship through this new found friendship Ash!

Posted by Admin on November 6th, 2008 under Aishwaraya Rai, Bachchans, Bollywood, News

This could just be another honeymoon for the Bachchan Junior couple. Aishwarya and Abhishek Bachchan are shooting for Mani Ratnam’s film in the jungles of Kerala. Miles away from civilization, the lovebirds are cocooned in their jungle habitat. The place is so remote that communication is a real …..

problem. Sms’ Abhishek, “There is no landline.

Even the internet cannot be accessed.” No mails, no phone calls… Their only means is through the sms and that too the cellular service is pretty erratic… Luckily, they have each other for company.