Aishwarya Rai turns 37

So, how does Aishwarya Rai plan to celebrate her big day today? Well, sources confirm that she is busy promoting two of her upcoming film ‘Action Replayy’ releasing next month and will squeeze out some time to be with her family.“I am busy promoting my film. `Action Replayy` is releasing on Nov so lots of extreme work every day. I have kept aside time on my birthday as always I spend it with my family, and how the day will roll I have no idea,” Aishwarya told reporters.

Amitabh Bachchan has wished daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai luck and happiness. “Happy birthday daughter-in-law and may you achieve and get all that you so desire,” Bachchan posted on his blog. From Miss World to Mrs. Bachchan, Aishwarya has had an eventful journey and a dreamy life to rave about. As a issue of fact, Ash is the only actress in the industry today who despite being wedded and over mid-thirty is still going strong and enjoying great success on professional and personal fronts.

Being one of the most beautiful women in the world, she is the global face of Bollywood and a celebrity to reckon with. She is debatably among top-notch actresses presently; she`s still adored and has a special place in the hearts of her fans.

Aishwarya and Vivek are back together

As buzz has it, Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai will be seen acting with her ex-boyfriend Vivek Oberoi once again. After Kyun Ho Gaya Na, both of them will be seen jointly after a long gap.This unfeasible task might be done by Satish Kaushik for his new film ‘Tansen’.

Tansen is a multi million project where Abhishek and Aishwarya will play the lead role. So if Aish and Abhishek are paired opposite each other, what role is offered to Vivek?The film’s plot seems to be interesting or at least for it star cast it will be controversial.

The film’s shooting is set to start in the middle of June if possible in a foreign location.

Aishwarya Rai take day off for mom’s birthday

Abhishek Bachchan presently hard shooting in Goa however plans to be back in Mumbai Friday to celebrate the 62nd birthday of his mother. According to sources “For now Abhishek is in Goa. He is shooting for Rohan Sippy’s Dum Maaro Dum. But he plans to fly back either tonight or tomorrow for his mother’s (Jaya Bachchan) birthday,”"Abhishek likes to have a good time these occasions with the family and it is mainly likely to be a close affair,” sources added.

Veteran actor and Samajwadi Party MP Jaya had fallen ill Tuesday, her husband, superstar Amitabh Bachchan had informed through his blog.”Jaya has taken ill… suddenly… and I am with the doctors now investigating the problem. It’s never good to see her like this for she rarely gets in such condition,” Amitabh Bachchan added..”The fever is down and the disease in the stomach that had grounded her yesterday has abated, but the medication and rest shall have to continue for a few more days,” Amitabh said.

Opportunely, her daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai will also be there to celebrate the b’day. She is in Mumbai shooting for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Guzaarish, in which she plays a wedded nurse, who falls in love with a paraplegic patient, played by Hrithik Roshan

Abhi keeps Aishwarya updated on his whereabouts!

Even after three long years of their wedding, Abhishek-Aishwarya’s connection is as deep as it appears to be! Although the lovey-dovey couple’s off-screen chemistry has always been extremely much visible during their public appearances jointly, Abhishek was newly spotted going a step ahead to prove his love for sweetheart wife Ash.

According to a news daily, Abhishek, who is known to be one of the most chilled out husbands in B-town, was recently spotted giving a detailed report of how his day is progressing to his megastar wife.Grapevine has it that the actor not just calls Ash at lunch break and tea breaks, but he also discusses with her about the happenings on his shoot.

Well, that’s not all, even during media connections, he doesn’t not recall to inform Ash about the journo he’s finished talking to.Guess, that’s the secret behind lucky Ash’s well-known giggles!

Aishwarya Rai throws tantrums on sets

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, the first bahu of Bollywood who will be next seen in the movie opposite Akshay Kumar is giving hard time to director Vipul Shah. Few weeks ago, Priyanka Chpora reportedly drove designer bananas with her costume demands.Now the next actress to throw tantrums is Aishwarya Rai.

Some designer had made a skin tight outfit for Ash. It was tight and one of the designer’s female assistant was trying to pull out the tight garment over Ash, but she stood there standstill refusing to help.Though when she walked the ramp, Ash was looking stunning, but poor designers had to go through all the tantrums.

Uff! Poor Designers and demanding Bollywood Babes!

Amitabh is Aishwarya’s time keeper!

Bollywood’s leading beauty Aishwarya Rai Bachchan believes that when it comes to time management, there is no better example than her father-in-law, megastar Amitabh Bachchan. The 36-year-old actress who is currently shooting Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Guzarish with Hrithik Roshan, said that the Big B inspires her to be punctual.”His commitment and dedication is an example for everyone to follow,” Ash told reporters last night at the launch of a new product of the international watch brand she endorses.

The actress who is a globally known face thanks to her high-end endorsement deals and international films like The Pink Panther and Bride and Prejudice said that she likes to enjoy the present and live it to the fullest whether it is professional or family commitments.”We live such busy and hectic lives that we just sail through the moment. The pace of our lives is so hectic that we don’t get to feel what now is all about,” she said.

The former beauty queen who recently completed shooting for Mani Ratnam’s Raavan slated for a mid-2010 release, said that she does not have any regrets.”I have a positive approach. Times can be good or bad. I look at all experiences as a learning curve. Sanjay (Bhansali) reminded me that Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam has completed ten years. Subhash Ghai also recalled that Taal has also turned 10. Times flies fast and I consider myself blessed,” the actress said.

Salman-Aishwarya love story on reel now

Small-time filmmaker Javed Khan is all set to make a film that is said to be based on one of the most talked about love stories in Bollywood — that of Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai. The film titled Ajab Hai Ishq is gearing up to go on the floors soon. Javed Khan, who is producing the film and also playing the lead role of Salman Khan in the film, says, “If a love story is depicted authentically and emotionally, the film will surely attract the audience.

Ajab Hai Ishq is a love triangle. The story resembles the real life story of Ash and Sallu.”In real life, the two actors may have gone their separate ways, but Javed will show a different version. “I want to send home the message that if you love someone, you should get married to her or him. Leaving your loved one in the lurch will not bring peace in your life.”

Interestingly, singer Salamat, who recorded the title track of the film recently, had earlier sung the emotional number Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam from the Salman-Ash film by the same name.

Marriage still Aishwarya’s sweetest experience

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who is currently shooting for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Guzaarish with Hrithik Roshan, and Vipul Shah’s Action Replay opposite Akshay Kumar, made a fleeting public appearance in Mumbai recently to launch a new watch collection. Speaking on sidelines of the event, Aishwarya explained she has recently been spotted only in commercials because she has been busy shooting.She is set to shoot a commercial for the watch brand too, and revealed director Bhansali was very accommodating. “I was too busy shooting when the brand approached me to be a part of their commercial and launch.

I asked him (Bhansali) if I could take some time out and he was generous. In fact he was happy to let me go for a while!” she said. Accompanied by her mother Vrinda Rai, Ash seemed in a reflective mood. She mused about her long journey in the film industry, calling it “wonderful”. “I like to work with a degree of passion,” she said, “I always believe in the word ‘now’, and now is changing every minute.I don’t have in any regrets from the time that has gone.We point out that marriage has made her look better than ever.

She has seen so much happiness in her life, where does matrimony rank? “I am fortunate enough to have had many great experiences. But marriage remains the sweetest experience of my life,” she signed off.

What the future holds for Ash and SRK?

Both the Scorpions are superstars at the top of their game. Aishwarya Rai turns 36 tomorrow and SRK turns 44 on Monday. Celebrity astro-numerologist Bhavikk Sangghvi decodes what the stars in the firmament have in store for the Bollywood icons. “Ash was born on 1st November, 1973 which makes her a Number 1 person in numerology. Her sun sign is Scorpio (ruler Mars – Number 9) and her destiny number adds up to Number 5 (Mercury) which indicates a strong ‘mangal’ in her birth chart,” explains Bhavikk.“Ash is what she is ruled by – Number 1, the most powerful star in the solar system – the Sun. Without it, there is no existence. She is strong, aggressive and a complete go-getter. She is so determined about what she wants in life that nothing and absolutely nothing can stop her from doing that.

At times her approach could be a bit forceful but she knows how to mellow it down when required. Her communication skills are so effective that she can make people spell bound by her speech,” he explains further. “Ash will soon be entering her 37th year, which cannot be termed as a good time for her. Especially the year 2010 which belongs to Jupiter (Number 3) does not support Number 1 people in general,” warns Bhavikk.“On the professional front, her next release Raavan along with hubby Abhishek adds up to Number 16. If released before this year end, this film will not only do well but also Ash’s performance in this film will be widely appreciated. After that in Action Replayy, it will be Akshay Kumar who will steal the limelight from her but she will definitely share the credit of the film’s success.

Lastly, in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Guzaarish, once again her work will gather great reviews from audiences and critics alike but the box office fate of the film does not look bright,” predicts Sangghvi. “Now talking about her personal life, the world is eager to know whether she will embrace motherhood in the New Year. My answer for this would be – YES. For Abhishek, he will soon enter his 35th year which is good for him. But there can be a possibility that the baby would be born only in 2011,” is Bhavikk’s final word on Ash.

Aishwarya plays dutiful bahu in a different way

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is now taking interest in resurrecting ABCL (AB Corp) and helping out with the marketing and promotion of Amitabh Bachchan’s forthcoming film, Paa. She wants Paa to do really well as it stars Amitabh and her hubby Abhishek. She is taking all the marketing decisions related to the film and she also has a say on how to promote the film.

Her ideas are appreciated by the Bachchan men. Paa has a different story with Abhishek playing Amitabh’s dad. To make the film a commercial success, various strategies are being made. Aishwarya has also suggested a lot that they could do to promote the film. Paa will release in a month’s time.

Aishwarya Rai and Neeta Lulla go from friends to foe!

In the glamour world, friendships can sour anytime. Such is the case with Aishwarya Rai and Neeta Lulla. The duo had been friends for 11 years until their friendship went bad. The disagreements between them started on the sets of Jodhaa Akbar where Ash and Neeta had a difference of opinion over her outfits in the film.

Ash didn’t even go to Neeta’s show afterwards, where she launched her daughter. The final blow was when Neeta asked Sushmita Sen to model for her and not Ash.And while Ash is appearing in a number of films, she has chosen designers Manish Malhotra and Sabyasachi instead of Neeta. Neeta has worked with Ash on a number of films like Umrao Jaan, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Taal, etc.

She has even designed Ash’s clothes in the Cannes film festival. When Neeta was asked about the problem with Ash, she retorted back and refused to answer.

Madhuri scores over Aishwarya

Madhuri Dixit was chosen over a pricey Aishwarya Rai to judge a dance reality show. It was a battle between two very popular actresses, Madhuri Dixit and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in which the former has emerged a winner. Madhuri has joined several Bollywood stars to judge the reality show, Dance Premier League. Our source associated with the show said, “Madhuri and Aishwarya were both being considered to be the judge for one of the teams. Aishwarya lost out to Madhuri as she quoted an exorbitant amount of money.

The makers of the show couldn’t afford her and the scales tipped in Madhuri’s favour as she had demanded an affordable price.”Madhuri’s manager Riku Rakesh Nath said he could not reveal any details at this stage and said, “The discussion is still on.”However, Danish Khan, VP Marketing of the channel admitted, “Yes, Madhuri has been chosen to represent one of the teams.” He refused to comment on the reason why Aishwarya lost out to Madhuri and said, “I don’t want to talk abut the money involved but Madhuri is definitely on board for Dance Premier League.”

Our source said, “Madhuri was far more affordable is the reason why Aishwarya lost out on the show.”

Aishwarya-Abhishek plan for two kids

There have been endless speculations as to when the most celebrated couple in Bollywood, Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Bachchan would bring in a new member to the Bachchan household. But now we hear it from the horse’s mouth itself. In a recent interaction with the media Abhishek Bachchan said he would love to start his family pretty soon.

The actor added that starting a family is the reason everyone gets married and he would want to expand his family and have kids. The actor has however calculated on family planing and said that that ‘Hum Do Hamare Do` will be the will be his guiding light whenever the time for starting the family sets in.

As of now both Abhishek and Aishwarya are busy with multiple commitments and will be seen together in Mani Ratnam’s Raavan.

Hrithik Roshan offers help to paraplegics

Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan was so moved after meeting people affected with paraplegia while researching for his role in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s “Guzaarish” that he has decided to help them in whatever way he can. Hrithik is playing a paraplegic in “Guzaarish” and met patients to be able to get under the skin of his character. While meetings the patients helped him understand his character better, it also left a deep impact on his mind.

Hrithik is taking his role very seriously and has been reading a lot on paraplegia and watching videos to understand and study their mannerisms and behaviour. In fact, he even visited several people affected by the disease to get a first hand account of their experiences,” said a source close to the actor.The intensive study and frequent interactions with people suffering from the disorder have moved Hrithik to a great extent.

He came across some young, talented people who were left incapacitated due to paraplegia and he immediately decided to do his bit to help them,” added the source. Aishwarya Rai is playing female lead in the film.

Aishwarya not having swine flu: Amitabh

One has to pay a huge price for name and fame. Being in the public eyes, celebrities have to watch their every step and spell the right word for the media always tries to create gossip and controversy out of them. The Bachchan family is the latest victim. Amitabh Bachchan’s comment on his blog that his daughter-in-law Aishwarya Bachchan (wife of Abhishek Bachchan) was down with flu was blown out of proportion by the media. Many leading media houses reported that Aishwarya was having swine flu.Now, Amitabh has hit back saying that the media reports were rubbish.

That little mention of Aishwarya’s indisposition has created a media hurricane. Headlines screaming she has swine flu have appeared along with other national news. The paucity of sensationalist material has created a herd mentality towards interpreting that gentle whiff of air into a storm of immense proportions. Getting the news out first has precedence over research and authentication. No, she does not have swine flu. She has improved and is much better and ready to resume work by tomorrow or the day after. I would have kept her home for another week,” wrote Amitabh on his blog.

Now, Amitabh has announced clear and loud that Aishwarya is not having swine flu!

Aishwarya has swine flu?

Big B who has been spending his time nursing good friend Amar Singh blogged, ‘Jaya left this evening for Mumbai after having spent more than a month by the side of Amar Singh ji during his ailment. I stay back till he is sound enough to travel back. Abhishek is back today from Mani Ratnam’s Ravana shoot in Ooty, now Udhagamandalam its original name.’

The actor however spoke on a serious note saying, ‘Aishwarya has taken ill and is down with chest infection and flu like symptoms. Had a high fever yesterday but is settling down today. Its worrying to be so far away from children and not be there to look after them. Yes, they are mature and married and responsible, but children will always remain children !’

Chest infection and flu-like symptoms sound familiar as the symtoms of the virus and affectionate Pa – in – law isn’t going to take any chances with his children, we hope Aishwarya recovers soon.

Abhi tattooing Ash’s name on forearm reports are false

There have been widespread media reports in last few days about Abhishek Bachchan being the next in line to tattoo his super star actress wife Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s name on his forearm. It was also reported that Abhishek who is presently shooting down South for his Mani Ratnam film Ravana has taken an appointment with the same tattoo artist who did the tattoo for Hrithik Roshan of wife Suzzanne.

Reports attributed to “sources close to Abhishek’ further claimed that he wanted to surprise Aishwarya with the tattoo.But we have managed to get official confirmation from Abhishek Bachchan’s spokesperson that these reports floating around are nothing but plain rumours. We were further told that Abhishek is presently shooting for Ravana near Ooty and has not taken any appointment from any tattoo artist and has no such plans either.

The tattoo trend of imbibing one’s partner’s name on one’s most visible part of the body- the forearm had begun with Saif Ali Khan getting the ‘Kareena’ tattoo done. Akshay Kumar too has been sporting his son’s Aarav’s name on his back.

Abhishek to get Aishwarya’s name tattooed

The Bollywood tattoo club seems to get richer by the day. Saif Ali Khan did it for Kareena and Hrithik Roshan for his wife Sussane and now it is none other than Abhishek Bachchan who is planning to join the club too. The buzz in the tinsel town is that Abhishek is going to declare his love for wife Aishwarya Bachchan by getting her name tattooed on his hand.Tattooing seems to have become the latest trend in Bollywood.

Sanjay Dutt got his parents’ name tattooed on his chest while Ajay Devgan did it for daughter Nysa. Abhishek is currently busy shooting for Mani Ratnam’s Raavan with Aishwarya in Ooty. He plans to get the tattoo done once he returns to Mumbai. Well the former Miss World certainly deserves something special.

Bachchan, Khan all in Aishwarya Rai Ravan tamasha

It once used to be said about nautankis and nautankiwalis of stage and reel that the correct rule describing their relevance was simply to be limited to ‘paisa pheko tamasha dekho.’ That’s where the mainstream Indian public may need to end up placing Aishwarya Rai in retrospect ultimately. This in light of the news that actor Shah Rukh Khan and Aishwarya Rai (currently in Guzarish with Hrithik Roshan) will reportedly patch up after a violent tamasha of allegations and counterallegations few years ago of these actors involving Aishwarya Rai getting assaulted by Salman Khan and getting kicked out of the film by Shahrukh Khan.Khan had also suggested Rai was manipulating professional platform using personal associations.

From commercial perspective, Khan’s decision to kick Rai out may have worked as Chalte Chalte fared alright at the box office with enough of support from Khan’s fans, faring just under the moderate budget hits of the year.So the new rumors possibly point to the basic, absurd nature of showbusiness or ‘nautanki’ as it is called by Hindi people, that Khan and Rai are reported to be soon be doing a middle-aged drama allegedly similar to title of a film Aishwarya Rai is doing with Abhishek Bachchan, who is currently playing the role of her real life husband. Go figure. Rai is reportedly looking to act next with Shahrukh Khan in Khan’s home production also titled Ra-One.Though some reports have had choreographer Rajiv Menon’s involvement as well.

But if materialized, a certain downcasting for the Khan-Rai casting now would be that Rai could be close to 40 and Shahrukh Khan 46/47 by the time such a film gets set to release.It will also likely release after her controversial, and by now already overbudget film Mani Ratnam’s Ravan costarring Abhishek Bachchan as it will go to floor in late 2010 and release likely in 2011 or 2012.But all the same, given that Rai had made some pretty serious charges at the time without filing suit, if the reports are true, the allegations and circumstances around Chalte Chalte and Rai’s eviction and claims about Salman Khan and Shahrukh Khan may need to be reopened and reexamined from 2001-2003. Otherwise looking back they’ll have to get treated as one more nautanki by Aishwarya Rai.

Hrithik’s chemistry with Aishwarya

Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Bachchan’s first pairing happened with Yash Raj Films’ Dhoom 2 and their sizzling chemistry rocked the box-office. Ashutosh Gowariker’s mega epic Jodhaa Akbar saw them coming back together and taking their chemistry a step further. Now they are back together for the third time with Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Guzaarish and if our unit sources are to be trusted then these Bollywood’s hottest on screen pair displayed amazing rapport when they got shooting together again.

Though Guzaarish went on floors from July 31st, Ash just recently joined them after coming back from Mani Ratnam’s Raavan shoot. Our unit sources reveal, “There was instant chemistry between the two as they caught up with each other after a long time. From their first shot together, they were right on cue. It is learnt that all their shots, which were rather intense, were canned in the first take itself, much to the delight of the director. And as soon as a dramatic scene would be wrapped up, the two would be cracking up about something they said to each other.

It’s their personal rapport that makes their acting seem so effortless on screen,” our source added. Apparently Ash had also brought homemade food for the entire unit and was instrumental in making the sets cosy for everyone.