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.

Is "Fashion"- the latest Bollywood release - a hit or flop?

"Fashion" has sure created a hype in the last few days prior to release. However, will the film be able to meet the high expectations? In theatres with "Golmaal Returns" too stands as a disadvantage I guess especially with kids not being able to go for the film, parents would definitely opt for a fun fill with the full family.

"Fashion" has generated the curiosity of the typical Madhur Bhandarkar film. Every Madhur Bhandarkar film is definitely looked forward to with much enthusiasm. It has been taken as a general rule that a Madhur film comes straight from real life. Although there are rumors that "Fashion" is a take from the lives of some famous models, the star cast denies it totally. Of course every film that wants to portray a real life incident or person comes with the typical disclaimer of "does not relate to the life of any person living or dead" and so "Fashion" follows in the traditionally laid out safe path.

It definitely will have the entire "Fashion" industry checking it out for any similarities to anyone they know. The press, of course, is there to scrutinise it under the microscope for any resemblance to anyone living or dead. even a faint resemblance is going to turn into a huge powerful headline. Anything...just about anything at this time that makes news will definitely work in favor of the film.

However, do you feel the film would be able to make it a success at the box office? Releasing with comedy film "Golmaal Returns" and a "A" certificate to add to it, will it work in favor or against the film "Fashion". Is "Fashion" a hit or flop? What do you think of the film?

Akshay Kumar in the Levis Ad

Akshay Kumar with yet another hit "Singh is Kinng" has raised himself to an entirely new level. He is the King of Bollywood and this has brought with it some goodies worth considering.He definitely commands a higher price today and yes, the spin-offs are a line of endorsements. The latest to add to his portfolio is the launch of the Levi's 501 Jeans. And he is looking HOT in the ads which are to go live in a few days.

Akshay Kumar is surely actor No.1 and Akshay-Katrina "Jodi No.1". He has yet another slated for release soon titled "Chandni Chowk to China" opposite the new sensation Deepika Padukone. For more details on Akshay's latest endorsement read on http://bollywood-blog.moviezen.com/2008/08/akshay-kumar-is.html

What's on in Bollywood?

Bollywood has been seeing a trend that has become really unpredictable. With mega budget glamorous films disappearing with so much as a sound is surprising. Is it that the preferences of the fans have changed or that film makers are unable to judge the likes and dislikes of their audience?

Films like "Jodha-Akbar" not rising to the expectations and again a fun-film like "Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na" getting favor from the fans in large numbers - what does it all say? Is it comedy and light hearted films that are liked by the audience, what with the success of Akshay Kumar's "Singh is Kinng". Then again comedy films like "De Taali", "Mere Baap Pehle Aap" and Govinda's comeback film "Money Hai to Honey Hai" couldn't generate any kind of interest. What does all this say about Bollywood, do brands really sell here, do names make a difference (then what went wrong with "Thoda Pyar thoda Magic" from the Chopra banner and backed by a glittering star cast?)

Do film makers have to seriously consider playing to the galleries? Does Bollywood need a complete revamp? With so much of uncertainty is Bollywood insurance the only way that film makers can safeguard their interests? For more on Bollywood and insurance click here http://bollywood-blog.moviezen.com/2008/08/bollywood-rushe.html

Madhuri dixit proves her chrisma yet again with the “Unforgettable tour”

Madhuri Dixit has been making hearts tick faster everytime with her sensational dance performances in the “Unforgettable tour”. The tour has proved truly “Unforgettable” for all fans who have been witnesses to her mega performances. The Aishwarya –Madhuri duo on “Dola Re Dola” was the much looked forward to event and they went much beyond the expectations of the fans with their stage presence and superb dancing talent.

The Unforgettable tour has been a real treat for the fans. There are ardent fans who have been trying to make it to several different venues to get a second or third glimpse of their favorite stars performing. There is really no stopping them even the huge physical distances between venues have not played spoilsport to their enthusiasm. So much to say about hero worship or heroine worship must I say.

Madhuri tried to make an unsuccessful comeback with the film “Aaja Nach Le”. The film too, had some brilliant performances by the actress , however, the script and storyline lacked the strength to make it at the box office. Madhuri’s selection of the film to make a comeback is what proved a hindrance to success or else her fans would have definitely backed her coming back whole heartedly. Anyway let past be past, she has proved beyond doubt that she has the same charisma and talent and can have her fans cheering her all the way even today.

The Bachchan family and the entire Unforgettable crew are winners in all respect - a mega event that they have made successful. For fans, the “Unforgettable Diary” is where you can catch glimpses of the blockbuster performances of the star. More on the Unforgettable tour here http://bollywood-blog.moviezen.com/2008/08/the-unforgettab.html