Sunday, February 10, 2008
Friday, January 25, 2008
Ash to pair with Rajini
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan could be playing the lead in Tamil superstar Rajnikanth's upcoming film, Robot, being directed by Shankar. Sources close to the filmmakers say that Ash was impressed with the script and gave her nod but the dates are yet to be finalised. It is believed that Shankar was keen on having Shahrukh Khan and Kareena Kapoor in the film, but owing to differences with SRK, it never materialised. However, as the film will be releasing simultaneously in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu, Shankar is insistent on casting Aishwarya in the film.
Royal roles for Aishwarya Rai
There is indeed something regal about the beauty of Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai .
She may have played a courtesan with impeccable mannerisms in Umrao Jaan and a warrior princess in The Last Legion , but when it comes to royal roles, no other actress in Bollywood can match Aishwarya Rai.
Ash was Ashutosh Gowarikar’s “first and only choice” to play the Rajput princess Jodhabai who goes on to become the beloved consort of Mughal emperor Akbar in the upcoming film Jodhaa Akbar .
Last year, when British actor Sir Ben Kingsley announced his ambitious film on Taj Mahal, he had unequivocally stated that he could not think of any actress other than Aishwarya to play queen Mumtaz Mahal.
And now, Hollywood director Michael Radford wants Aishwarya for his film on Taj. He doesn’t want Ash to play Mumtaz, but Salim’s wife Mandi.
If Ash agrees to act in this film, she would get the distinct honour of playing the wives of three generation of Mughals – Akbar, Salim and Shah Jahan – in different projects, of course.
While ‘Jodhaa Akbar’ is set to release on February 15, Ben Kingsley’s film will go on the floors later this year.
She may have played a courtesan with impeccable mannerisms in Umrao Jaan and a warrior princess in The Last Legion , but when it comes to royal roles, no other actress in Bollywood can match Aishwarya Rai.
Ash was Ashutosh Gowarikar’s “first and only choice” to play the Rajput princess Jodhabai who goes on to become the beloved consort of Mughal emperor Akbar in the upcoming film Jodhaa Akbar .
Last year, when British actor Sir Ben Kingsley announced his ambitious film on Taj Mahal, he had unequivocally stated that he could not think of any actress other than Aishwarya to play queen Mumtaz Mahal.
And now, Hollywood director Michael Radford wants Aishwarya for his film on Taj. He doesn’t want Ash to play Mumtaz, but Salim’s wife Mandi.
If Ash agrees to act in this film, she would get the distinct honour of playing the wives of three generation of Mughals – Akbar, Salim and Shah Jahan – in different projects, of course.
While ‘Jodhaa Akbar’ is set to release on February 15, Ben Kingsley’s film will go on the floors later this year.
Monday, January 21, 2008
Aishwarya’s French Connection
After featuring in numerous English and Hindi films, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has now extended over to foreign language cinema.
Pretty lady Ash will soon be seen in the French film Asterix at the Olympics. The film that stars one of French cinema’s most versatile actor Gerard Depardieu will be screened in Mumbai at the upcoming French Film Festival.
The film is touted to be the most expensive European film at 93 million dollars. The film has been extensively shot in Tunisia and Morocco. The film will also see the likes of Formula one champ Michael Schumacher, soccer star Zinedine Zidane and Hollywood action star Jean Claude Van-Damme.
Ash’s role has been kept under wraps but sources suggest that Ash has bagged a special role in a film that doesn’t have any female lead character.
Pretty lady Ash will soon be seen in the French film Asterix at the Olympics. The film that stars one of French cinema’s most versatile actor Gerard Depardieu will be screened in Mumbai at the upcoming French Film Festival.
The film is touted to be the most expensive European film at 93 million dollars. The film has been extensively shot in Tunisia and Morocco. The film will also see the likes of Formula one champ Michael Schumacher, soccer star Zinedine Zidane and Hollywood action star Jean Claude Van-Damme.
Ash’s role has been kept under wraps but sources suggest that Ash has bagged a special role in a film that doesn’t have any female lead character.
Aishwarya Rai loved playing Jodhaa Bai to the hilt
Hrithik Roshan may have had some discomfort playing Emperor Akbar due to the heavy attire, but the gorgeous Aishwarya Rai Bachchan loved playing Rajput princess Jodhaa Bai in Jodhaa Akbar .
In an interview the Bachchan bahu said the heavy costumes, elaborate sets or feisty sword fights notwithstanding, she enjoyed every moment of the film that is directed by Ashutosh Gowarikar and scheduled to release on February 15.
I used to simply love doing those sword fights, so much so that Ashutosh (Gowarikar) started calling me Jodhaa. I mean I used to really go for it!” said Ash.
Ash also denied the stories of creative differences on the sets saying, "You know it's funny, this relationship that we share, you guys and us. I mean so much is said about our personal lives and our films. We had so much traveling everyday to Karjat during the making that very often we couldn't keep up with all the stories that were coming out.”
Nothing came in the way of Ash’s commitment to playing Jodhaa perfectly, not even the marriage to Abhishek Bachchan .
"Actually the greatest compliment I got was from Ashutosh was when I came back after a short break post marriage, and it was a really short break. He just said nothings changed about you. You know how one expects some things to change about a girl post her wedding?" said Ash.
Seems like ‘Jodhaa Akbar’ would rake in the moolah at the box-office unlike the recent Umrao Jaan - the last film in which Ash played a historical beauty.
In an interview the Bachchan bahu said the heavy costumes, elaborate sets or feisty sword fights notwithstanding, she enjoyed every moment of the film that is directed by Ashutosh Gowarikar and scheduled to release on February 15.
I used to simply love doing those sword fights, so much so that Ashutosh (Gowarikar) started calling me Jodhaa. I mean I used to really go for it!” said Ash.
Ash also denied the stories of creative differences on the sets saying, "You know it's funny, this relationship that we share, you guys and us. I mean so much is said about our personal lives and our films. We had so much traveling everyday to Karjat during the making that very often we couldn't keep up with all the stories that were coming out.”
Nothing came in the way of Ash’s commitment to playing Jodhaa perfectly, not even the marriage to Abhishek Bachchan .
"Actually the greatest compliment I got was from Ashutosh was when I came back after a short break post marriage, and it was a really short break. He just said nothings changed about you. You know how one expects some things to change about a girl post her wedding?" said Ash.
Seems like ‘Jodhaa Akbar’ would rake in the moolah at the box-office unlike the recent Umrao Jaan - the last film in which Ash played a historical beauty.
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
When Aishwarya Rai did not give the right ex-pression
In a scene in Jodhaa Akbar , the gorgeous Aishwarya Rai Bachchan had to look aggressive while riding a horse, but to the dismay of director Ashutosh Gowarikar , the former Miss World failed to give the right ex-pression.
Reports are that instead of looking aggressive, Ash is looking frightened on the horse in the fight sequence.
With less time on his hands, Gowarikar cannot re-shoot the entire scene and will have to morph her ex-pression with advanced technology and is now trying to figure out the technology with which he can rectify the situation.
Gowarikar did not realise this when he was shooting or even later, when he was monitoring the scene at the set.
Gowarikar is trying his best to do it in time, as further delay will only hamper work on the project.
‘Jodhaa Akbar’, which stars Hrithik Roshan as Emperor Akbar, has been in trouble from day one.
The director, who was keen to release his film in the month of January, had to shift the release further.
Now, it is heard, that Gowarikar has been suffering from severe back pain and is executing all his work lying on the bed.
Reports are that instead of looking aggressive, Ash is looking frightened on the horse in the fight sequence.
With less time on his hands, Gowarikar cannot re-shoot the entire scene and will have to morph her ex-pression with advanced technology and is now trying to figure out the technology with which he can rectify the situation.
Gowarikar did not realise this when he was shooting or even later, when he was monitoring the scene at the set.
Gowarikar is trying his best to do it in time, as further delay will only hamper work on the project.
‘Jodhaa Akbar’, which stars Hrithik Roshan as Emperor Akbar, has been in trouble from day one.
The director, who was keen to release his film in the month of January, had to shift the release further.
Now, it is heard, that Gowarikar has been suffering from severe back pain and is executing all his work lying on the bed.
Deepika, Aishwarya - who will play female lead in 'Robot'?
Media is abuzz with reports that director Shankar is very keen to sign up Deepika Padukone for his sci-fi "Robot" opposite Tamil superstar Rajnikant.The second name doing the rounds is that of 35-year-old Aisharwya Rai, whose historical romance "Jodhaa-Akbar" is releasing in February. However, sceptics feel that neither Deepika nor Aisharwya will accept the offer because both the actresses prefer to work with Mani Ratnam.Even for Shankar's earlier venture "Sivaji: The Boss", the rumour mill had predicted Aisharwya would play the female lead opposite Rajnikant, but finally low-profile Shriya Sharan was roped in. After teaming up with the star in hit flick "Sivaji...", Shankar last week announced that he will repeat the 57-year-old actor in "Robot" and that A.R. Rahman will compose the music.
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