Star studded baby shower for Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan had a star studded godh bharai (baby shower). Mother-in-law Jaya Bachchan and sister-in-law Shweta left no stones unturned to ensure that it was a grand function. They personally ensured that all guests were well looked after. A star studded event , the entire Bollywood galaxy had descended at the Bachchan residence Jalsa. Bipasha Basu, Twinkle Khanna, Saira Banu, Nitu Kapoor, Urmila Matondkar, Karan Johar, Manyata Dutt and Asha Parekh were among those who attended the function.
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Aishwarya wore an Indian outfit and looked gorgeous as ever. The reputed make up artist Mickey Contractor was there too get the would be mother get ready for the event. Aishwarys is due next month and the Bachchan and Rai family are eagerly awaiting the good news. Hubby Abhishek flew in from his shooting schedule to be there with wife and family. However, Amitabh Bachchan was unable to attend the function as he is shooting for his Hollywood venture “The Great Gastby”. After the function, Aishwarya will leave for her parents home.

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Madhur Bhandarkar's Heroine put off

Aishwarya had just signed an ambitious film project with Madhur Bhandarkar titled “Heroine” where she was to play the female lead. A few days of shooting too have been completed. There has been a lot of speculation on whether she would complete the film before going on maternity leave or not. The initial news said that she would complete the film and Madhur Bhandarkar would plan the promotion in such a way that Aishwarya could be a part of it without any problems. However, there are constraints when it comes with working with a pregnant actress. The movie requires her to dance, run around, smoke and drink which is not possible for Aishwarya at the moment. The media soon came out with a buzz that Priyanka Chopra may replace Aishwarya in the movie "Heroine". However, there is no such thing going to happen.

All the speculation was put to rest when UTV Motion Pictures was out with their press release that stated “At this point nothing is more important than Aishwarya's well being and good health. In that context, we have all mutually agreed that the best step would be to avoid shooting further rather than proceeding with an incredibly demanding schedule over the coming months. Even as we will truly miss this opportunity to work with Aishwarya, the entire unit wishes her the very best for the exciting time ahead”.

Madhur Bhandarkar sure would not like to take chances with a five month pregnant Aishwarya. She can now take a good break and enjoy all the pampering. Sources say that it is going to be a November baby. Astrologers have gone on to say that the couple would have a baby girl or else there is also a possibility of twins. We wish the couple all the best and Aishwarya a happy journey to motherhood.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan pregnant

Aishwarya plus weight gain is equal to pregnancy. The media has been buzzing with rumours of the Bachchan Bahu’s pregnancy everytime she puts on a little weight. After many years of speculation, the good news is finally here. Aishwarya Rai is pregnant!!

The Big B in his blog went on to make the public announcement. He says “NEWS NEWS NEWS !! I AM GOING TO BECOME A GRANDFATHER .. AISHWARYA EXPECTING .. SO HAPPY AND THRILLED!!!" The thrill of a would be grandfather is evident in the excited statement of the Big B. Aishwarya is currently busy wrapping up her projects including Madhur Bhandarkar’s “Heroine” wherein she plays the female lead. There is a lot of speculation regarding Aishwarya's return to Bollywood and whether motherhood would affect Aishwarya’s fan following. Will she be able to get back to playing heroine roles again? Guess all this is trivial at the moment when one compares it with the pleasures that motherhood offers.

A few more days of work and Miss World is ready to spend time with family and enjoy all the pampering she deserves in her journey to motherhood. God bless the lovely couple!!

Aishwarya-Shahrukh to recreate Devdas magic in Rajiv Menon’s next

Devdas saw gorgeous Aishwarya Rai Bachchan creating magic with Shahrukh Khan. After Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Devdas there have been several ups and downs in the SRK-Aishwarya relationship…what with Chalte Chalte and all. However, reports have it that cinematographer cum director Rajeev Menon now plans to get the two together in his next film. Rajeev Menon flew to London recently to discuss the project with SRK and Shahrukh it is reported seemed interested and has given the go ahead signal. Aishwarya Rai had worked in Rajeev Menon’s previous film, the Tamil block buster “Kandukonden Kandukonden” and so has been definitely interested in working in Rajeev’s new project.

The ace cinametographer and director, Rajeev Menon has been concentrating on his chosen field of advertising for the past many years. After the super success of Kandukoden Kandukoden featuring Aishwarya Rai and Tabu there has been a long silence and much speculation as to what would be Rajeev's next. He has finally put an end to all speculation and with SRK having given the nod for the film, the fans can expect some fireworks soon. This would be one film worth looking forward to.

Narrow escape for Abhi and Ash

It was a real narrow escape for Abhi and Ash on the sets of Mani Ratnam’s Raavan. Mani Ratnam’s Raavan has been in the news but not for pleasant reasons really. Earlier it was the director having chest pain and the shootings being postponed and now a tusker creates trouble turns dangerous. Shooting has been on for the film in the jungles of Kerala and Abhi and Ash have surely been enjoying their time together in the serene locales. However the other day was one of shock. A tusker on the sets of the film went totally out of control and killed the mahout, destroyed a lot of property including equipment like lights and props. Abhi and Ash had a very narrow escape. Blocking the road, the tusker prevented the crew from going back to the hotel. It was after a great ordeal which lasted for a long time that the forest authorities could bring the big monster under control.

The forest authorities made arrangements for the crew including our very own Abhi and Ash to move to a safer location. Hoping that there are no more untoward incidents and that Mani Ratnam’s Raavan finishes the schedules on time and hits the theatres. With this incident having send a terrible shock wave everyone on the sets too would want the film to be completed as soon as possible.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan on the "Vogue" India cover page

Bollywood actresses have moved on from just being on the silver screen and television endorsing products to the cover page of popular magazines.

With Deepika Padukone on the cover page of the "Cosmopolitan" we have none other than Aishwarya Rai Bachchan to match it for the cover page of Vogue India. According to Aishwarya “Doing the Vogue cover was a promise I made to Anaita (Shroff Adajania) right from the time she joined the Vogue. Anaita was having a baby and she wanted me to do it before she delivers,” Aishwarya said to the NDTV news channel from London. Further she said “I was to do this shoot last month but I fell ill before I left for the world tour. So, we crossed notes and managed to do it on time in London just after we finished almost the last show of the tour.”

Shot in London after the successful "Unforgettable Tour", Aishwarya looks stunning with a few kilos lost. She sports a minimalistic look for the Vogue India First Anniversary special.

There are several more of our very own Bollywood actresses on cover pages these days what with publicity for their new releases and all. Will bring you updates on all this regularly in the coming days. Be tuned in on some Bollywood masala news...movies, fun and a lot of the Bollywood magic.

Abhishek and Aishwarya – all set for their first wedding anniversary

Yes, time really flies, it was 12 months back that the love smitten Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya tied the knot. This Sunday, the 20th of April they celebrate they celebrate their first wedding anniversary. Abhishek is busy shooting in Miami for his forthcoming “Dostana”. Ash the beautiful loving wife has decided to go the extra mile to be with her loving and handsome. Aishwarya is to join hubby Abhishek in lovely beach country – Miami. Papa Amitabh Bachchan has planned a party and live coverage to talk to the couple straight from Miami. This way the family can be with the newly weds.

Abhi and Ash have been working hard to make advances on the career front as well. Abhishek has his hands full “Dostana” and “Drona” while Ash as usual looks marvelous in Ashutosh Gowatrikar’s “Jodhaa Akbar”. There are strong rumors that Abhishek and Aishwarya are to play the lead role in director Mani Ratnam’s next venture “Lajjo”. After the wonderful performance in “Guru” guess we have something nice to look forward to. For more on the star pair check out http://bollywood-blog.moviezen.com/2008/04/abhi-ash-to-sta.html