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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s pregnancy news is no more restricted to India only but internationally also the news is making the waves that she is expecting. It all happened in Dubai when Ash cancelled her interview at the last moment. Her last minute cancellation of the meeting gave fuel to the fire among the small community of Indian journalist in the Middle East that she is pregnant.

“Unless it is a case of dodgy Indian curries that is slowly but surely emanating, the rumour mills are grinding to grist the possibility of a classic Ash diva tantrum because she is pregnant,” quoted the local newspaper in Dubai.

This is not the first that Aishwarya’s pregnancy rumor has made Ash’s life havoc. Not only she but Abhishek Bachchan was also tortured with the same question and even Amitabh Bachchan had to clarify the news at times.

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Recently niece of billionaire Subrata Roy (Sahara Group) got married in Sahara Shahar at the banks of Gomti River in Lucknow, we at FilmiTadka were there to cover the awesome wedding and as we expected we spotted quite a few bollywood celebrities.

Bride Sivanka looked ravishing and Karan (groom) was looking elegant in their wedding attire, attending the marriage were the who’s who of B-Town, political leaders, corporate honchos, and various sports celebrities. Jaya Bhaduri came along with husband Amitabh Bachchan, also present were Hema Malini, Sanjay Dutt, Anil Kapoor, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan with husband Abhishek Bachchan, Sri Devi with Boney Kapoor, Vivek Oberoi with Priyanka Oberoi nee Alva, Fardeen Khan, Gulshan Grover, Anu Malik, etc.

From political fraternity, BL Joshi (Governor of Uttar Pradesh) was present, also spotted were Digvijay Singh (Congress General Secretary), Uddhav Thackeray (Shiv Sena Leader), Member of Parliament Amar Singh, Samajwadi Party Chief Mulayam Singh Yadav, etc. From sports world, Saurav Ganguly, former Indian hockey team captain Dhanraj Pillay, and cricketer RP Singh were present.

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This is one combination that will receive a lot of attention from the media and the audience. Well known award winning director Shyam Benegal is likely to direct Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in a long delayed project.
Our source said, “Benegal is all set to revive his international venture with the actress shortly.” The film was to go on the floors a year ago but had to be shelved temporarily because of the recession.
“Now that all is well with the world and films, the filmmaker plans to revive the project. The two met up recently to take things further. It is mega film to be made on an international scale,” said our source.
Shyam Benegal confirmed this news, saying, “Yes, it is true that Ash and I were to work on a film together. But it had to be stalled because of the economic meltdown. I may revive the project soon.”

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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is one of those stars who has carved a niche in the Bollywood film industry in such a way that no matter what her critics have to say about her she always manages to come out of every tight spot with grace and aplomb.

Not very long ago there was some news about most of her movies not doing well at the box office, yet she was considered one of the most bankable stars in a movie, which just goes on to say that she is a very popular star that cannot be avoided even with our eyes closed.

However there are still many who believe that Aishwarya has more of her starry good looks than her acting talent to prove her worth in the industry.

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A section of the industry is abuzz with the news that beauty queen Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is demanding changes in the script of ‘Heroine’. The film is the brainchild of noted Bollywood director Madhur Bhandarkar, who is famous for his realistic movies. In spite of her eagerness to act in the film, Aishwarya Rai is reportedly averse to the intimate scenes mentioned in the script. Initially, the size zero diva Kareena Kapoor was approached for the role. However, she turned down the offer as she could not accommodate dates.

Madhur Bhandarkar, on his part, is unwilling to make any changes to the script. A source close to the director said that Madhur did scheme the script so meticulously that he does not want even a minute aspect of it to be omitted. The unyielding director is rather ready to opt for a different leading lady instead.

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Director Vishal Bhardwaj seems to be too eager to sign Aishwarya Rai-Bachchan for his next film. The director recently met with Ash to show her the fresh script of his next project.

When he had approached Ash with the script last time, the actress suggested some changes in it. Bhardwaj, known for cult films like Omkara, seems to have realised that it is easier to rope in an A-lister actress than that of an actor of the same stature for his film. So the director, whose most films have strong female characters, did not mind doing some cosmetic changes in his script.

According to a source, Vishal faced a lot of trouble while working with the stars like Shah Rukh Khan and Saif Ali Khan right from the times of his narration of the film to having changes in the script. According to sources, Vishal had also met Saif and Shah Rukh to sign them for his films, but to no avail.

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It seems like no top Bollywood heroine is agreeing to star in critically acclaimed filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar’s upcoming flick ‘Heroine’, unless he either completely shelves or atleast cut down the intimate scenes in it.

As per latest tabloids buzz, after Kareena Kapoor, A-list actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has been approached for the film, but just like Kareena, Aish too has objected to intimate scenes in the film.

Reportedly, Aish, who’s now Bachchan khandaan’s cherished bahu, is keen to star in the film, but only if producers of the film agrees with “no-intimate scenes of any kind” clause.

Aishwarya, post-marriage, is not open to films that boosts of steamy intimate scenes.

Apparently, Madhur’s much-hyped ‘Heroine’ is largely a women-centric film, and is inspired from some yesteryear actresses lives, from Bollywood and Hollywood alike.

The film’s script is bold in its nature and boosts of having a few steamy intimate scenes.

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Guess who is bonding big time? It is Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Shabana Azmi! According to our source, Azmi was so impressed with Aishwarya’s performance in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Guzaarish that the veteran actress saw the film consecutively over two days.
Our source said, “The Bachchans held a special screening of Guzaarish. Besides her parents-in-law who were obviously impressed with Aishwarya’s performance, Shabana Azmi was also moved by the actress’ sensitive and emotional portrayal in the film. In fact, after the show, Amitabh promptly hugged his bahu, while other guests could not stop raving about her.”
Shabana though, went a step further, and made it a point to watch the film for the second time. “Shabana felt that Bhansali has captured the beauty of Aishwarya’s soul in the film. The veteran actress feels that it is one of her better performances.”
Aishwarya and Shabana have shared a warm and cordial relationship for over a decade now. “They have been friends even before she began her career as an actress. And Aishwarya often looked to Shabana for tips on acting. The friendship has only bloomed over the years.”

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Eyes wide open
Who did what in Bollywood…we have it all captured right here…Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Hrithik Roshan spent the day interacting with specially-abled people and arranged for a special screening of their film ‘Guzaarish’ for them. It looks like the actors’ on-screen chemistry translates into a comfortable relationship in real life as well. Hrithik looks healthy after a recent health scare and Aishwarya looks her gorgeous self. Picture Courtesy: Yogen Shah, Publicity Stills

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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan recently turned 37. But age seems to do little to her beauty and effervescence, or to her star power for that matter. The actress has had four releases in 2010 already (Raavan, Raavanan, Robot, Action Replayy) and is gearing up for her final performance before the year ends. Guzaarish releases on November 19 and what we see from the promos she is looking prettier than ever! We chatted with her about the film, which brings her back with Hrithik Roshan and also Sanjay Leela Bhansali. She has worked with both in two movies each and all four films have been hugely successful. Needless to say, expectations from Guzaarish are sky high. Excerpts from an the interview: