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Crooked, a Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani production is due to start filming from January 14 next year. The film was going to see Bollywood couple, Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in the lead roles, but the latest news is that Aishwarya has opted out as her dates coincide with another project – Vipul Shah’s Action Replay.

Action Replay will see Aishwarya sharing the big screen with action man, Akshay Kumar. Since she’s given this film priority over Crooked, it leaves the producers and directors without a leading lady. Sources reveal that Sarah Jane, former Miss India (2007) has been casted in the film which is apparently inspired by the Matt Damon-starrer, Bourne films.

When asked about her role in the film, Jane refrained from commenting and just said, “Yes, I did meet the filmmakers. But I can’t say anything more than that, because I don’t know. It’s up to them to confirm the news first and make the official announcement.”

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She was crowned the most beautiful woman in the world, but only after her performance in Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam was she praised for her acting skills as well as her good looks. Films like Devdas, Dhoom2, Guru and Jodhaa Akbar helped establish her firmly in Bollywood. Having worked in international productions like Bride & Prejudice, The Mistress of Spices and The Pink Panther 2, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is also one of the best known Indian faces in Hollywood. Married into the first family of the Hindi film industry, she is looking forward to releases like Raavan and Guzaarish this year, besides endorsing Longines.

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By Jilawatan

Farhan Akhtar production Crooked has been in the news because it was supposed to star real life couple Abhishek and Aishwarya Rai-Bachchan. However, he was told that Aishwarya had date problems and couldn’t do the film.

Names of Katrina Kaif and Deepika Padukone were speculated as replacements for Ash. But surprisingly, it was VJ-turned-model and former Miss India Sarah Jane who has been signed for the film. Sarah is currently doing a southern film.

However, director Abhinav Deo and producers Farhan and Ritesh Sidhwani are unwilling to comment.

They plan to announce details soon in a grand launch. The movie also stars Gul Panag.

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We have heard of actresses fighting over the same make up man. For instance, there were reports in the media that Priyanka and Kareena share the same make up man, Pompy, and that both wanted him to do their make up for their films.

In a new twist to the tale, there are two make up artistes at loggerheads with each other to style Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. A source informed, “During the shoot of Raavan, Ash’s make up was initially done by a make up artiste called Amrita Garma.

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Former Miss World Aishwarya Rai Bachchan sure knows a thing or two about avoiding a former lover! This past week alone, she beauty queen managed to avoid both Salman Khan and Vivek Oberoi. The actress should write a guide on the topic, we’re sure it would become an instant best-seller!

While visiting the Mehboob Studios in Mumbai, Ash ran into former love interest Salman Khan, but instead of acknowledging Salman’s presence, Mrs. Bachchan completely ignored the “Veer” actor and kept walking towards her car. Interesting strategy!

And when the “Devdas” star attended the “Avatar” premiere with her husband, Abhishek Bachchan, another former boyfriend, Vivek Oberoi, ended up right behind her in the movie theater! This time however, Aishwarya didn’t need to go out of her way to avoid her ex as Vivek took care of business and ran out of the theater, leaving his 3D glasses behind!

By Jilawatan

‘A thing of beauty is a joy for ever:
Its loveliness increases; it will never
Pass into nothingness.’

English poet John Keats isn’t far from the truth while reflecting on the merits of genuine allure. While he may not have had Bollywood in mind while carving his thoughts in poetry, they do apply universally.

Coming to the world of showbiz, an actress is not just about great looks but also the way she carries herself to create an unforgettable impression on everyone who comes in contact. And that’s what makes her an icon.

We asked you, dear readers, to vote for your choice of Beauty Icon of the Decade in Hindi films. The results are out and here’s a look at the ones who made it:

1.Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

‘She’s the fairest of them all.’

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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, the stunningly beautiful daughter-in-law of Amitabh Bachchan who sizzled in super duper hit flicks like ‘Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam’, ‘Dhoom’ , ‘Devdas’ and ‘Guru’ with the likes of Salman Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Shah Rukh Khan and Abhishek Bachchan, has been offered a talk show on television.

The offer has so much moolah and other benefits with it that Aishwarya is seriously considering it, and if her busy schedule permits the show will be on from next year. Her husband Abhishek Bachchan has already been signed for a game show ‘National Bingo Night’, which is going on air shortly.

Even, Amitabh Bachchan has been roped in by the channel to continue with the hosting of ‘Bigg Boss’ in its fourth season with a mind boggling amount. Big B had been paid Rs 1.5 crore per episode for the season three of Bigg Boss, and the remuneration for the fourth season has gone up even further.

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Very soon you may watch the ‘Bachchan Bahu’ Aishwarya hosting a TV show on the lines of hubby Abhishek, who is all set to debut as a TV host in an upcoming reality show.

It is also reported that Amitabh has been roped in for the next season of ‘Bigg Boss’ at a much bigger fee than the reported Rs 1.5 crore. The show is all set to begin in the second-half of 2010.

Talking about propositions from the small screen, Big B said, “There are some other television offers. I’m considering them. It wouldn’t be prudent to mention their names at this point. Yes, the channel has expressed a desire to continue the relationship.”

The channel also wants to rope in Aishwarya Rai Bachchan to host a chat show. But the lady has not confirmed yet.

By Jilawatan

Barely has the Big B concluded hosting Bigg Boss 3, we hear that he has been roped in for the next season, apparently at a much heftier fee than the reported Rs 1.5 crore he was paid per episode. The show begins in the second-half of 2010, after Abhishek’s game show Bingo plays itself out.

Amitabh Bachchan says, “There are some other television offers. I’m considering them. It wouldn’t be prudent to mention their names at this point. Yes, the channel has expressed a desire to continue the relationship.”

They are also going all out to woo Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, apparently to host a chat show. Convincing Aishwarya at this stage of her career when her calendar is full is proving to be problematic.

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Salman Khan, our macho man of bollywood, was stunned at the sight of his ex- girlfriend Aishwarya Rai Bachchan at Mehboob studious and did not know what to do for a moment.

Sources from the studio say that Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai looked into each other eyes for a moment but immediately started looking away, as if some shocking current had passed though. Aishwarya Rai, eager to move out of such embarrassing situation, quickly stepped towards her van, parked nearby.

Sources from the set of ‘Veer’ say that Salman Khan was too shocked after the chance encounter and did not utter a single word for the whole evening, except for delivering his lines during shooting of the promotional sequence. Salman Khan, as everybody knows in the industry, has not still forgiven or forgotten Vivek Oberoi for Aishwarya episode, not to talk of Aishwarya herself. In fact, the pain was writ large on his face.