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It is tragic that most of the mega-budgeted Bollywood films turn out to be bummers but they make history because of those extra zeroes in their production cost. Now, here is Rajnikant-Aishwarya Rai-starrer south film Endhiran which has created history by becoming the most expensive film to be ever produced in India. Yes, the movie’s estimated budget is said to be between Rs 150-190 crore. Whoa! That’s astounding.

The director of the film S Shankar admits that the film has a whopping budget. “We realize that we have made the costliest Indian film but when it’s Rajnikant and Aishwarya, it is justified,” Shankar is quoted as saying. So what makes Endhiran (Tamil), The Robot (Hindi) and Robo (Telugu) special and so expensive? Mind it, this jaw-dropping figure is not because of the hefty acquisition amount.

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With a budget crossing the Rs 100 crore mark, Endhiran (Robot) the 10th film of director Shankar, is the costliest film ever made in India. It is also the most talked about film in the country.

Kalanithi Maran of Sun Pictures is the producer of the Tamil film which is being dubbed in Hindi and Telugu.

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Madhuri Dixit comes straight to the thinking minds whenever we trouble ourselves over the face behind that smiling assassin. Even the late Madhubala whispers into our ears with her million dollar smile that had the entire nation drooling over her hypnotic charm. But, amongst the current rooster of actors, I have picked up the two ruling ladies: Katrina Kaif, the Princess of Popcorn and Aishwarya Rai, the beauty personified.
1. Katrina Kaif: With a complexion as milky as the resplendent moon, her toothy smile gives her an electric look. When she smiles, her eyes narrow to mere slits as men find themselves getting forlorn behind that oozing sex appeal. No wonder, hunks like Salman and Ranbir have been mesmerized by that brilliant spark behind her lips.
2. Aishwarya Rai: She has carried the mettle of the world’s most beautiful woman for close to two decades. From Salman to Abhishek (with a Vivek in between) have fallen preys to those predatory eyes that lighten up when her lips split into a curve. Her killer smile, undoubtedly, adds to her lightning bolt beauty often transporting the male voyeurs into a world of fantasy and dreamy imagination.
So, dear readers, think and vote and be impartial. It’s a battle between Ash and Kat.

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For all the Aishwarya Rai fans here is a visual treat. The actress looks glamorous like never before in the most expensive Tamil film Endhiran where she is paired opposite superstar Rajnikant.

In the film, Aishwarya gets to don different looks. Various kinds of head gears and blingy dresses were part of her Endhiran wardrobe and the credit goes to fashion designer Manish Malhotra for creating such eye-catching outfits. For shooting of some of the songs, lavish sets were erected and innumerable costumes were used.

Made at a whopping cost of US $43 million, Endhiran will be released on September 24 with more than 2,000 prints, the biggest ever for an Indian film. The film will release in three languages – Hindi, Telugu and Tamil.

Check out the glamorous stills of Aishwarya from Endhiran:

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It’s old news that Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai pairing in Raavan could not manage to charm the audience but the unaffected couple is gearing up to do another flick together.

Even though the audience failed to see the sizzling chemistry which they last saw in Guru,

Buzz is that the filmmaker is planning to cast the Bachchan couple to star in his movie inspired by Chetan Bhagat’s novel 3 Mistakes of My Life, a news daily reported.
Interestingly, this is Bhagat’s third book which is getting a celluloid adaptation. Before this, 3 Idiots was based on Five Point Someone and Hello on One Night @ the Call Center.

However, 3 Mistakes of My Life did not recieve much reader appreciation and many termed it ‘lacklustre’. We wonder what the outcome of this ‘lacklustre’ script with a not-so-happening pairing would be!

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Aishwarya Rai had a scandalous affair with actor Vivek Oberoi, whose public brawl with Salman Khan (and the 41 phone calls) still remain vividly etched in our minds. After that incident, Aishwarya left him and so did lady luck.
Since that image shattering incident, Vivek’s charm has eroded and he’s now struggling to find a foothold in the industry. Vivek, nevertheless, has been great with the girls. A self-confessed flirt, he has always basked in female company.

His latest tryst was with his Prince co-star Neeru Bajwa but Vivek had vehemently denied the rumours by citing, “That’s all rubbish. I’ve been linked up with 50 girls in last four years. At least 10 of them I’ve never met. No wonder my mother is searching for a girl for me. She wants me to settle down”.
And, looks like, his mother has hunted down the perfect bride. Reportedly, he is all set to tie the knot later this year with Priyanka (no no…….not Chopra) but with Priyanka Alva, a girl from Karnataka. It is touted to be an arranged marriage and, reportedly, scheduled for 29th October this year.
The duo shall get engaged in the 1st week of September, possibly on the date of Vivek’s birthday, 3rd September……..Wonder if Aishwarya and Salman would receive the wedding cards……

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South superstar Rajinikanth can’t stop praising Bollywood beauty Aishwarya Rai after working with her on Tamil film Endhiran, touted to be one of India’s most expensive film projects.

According to a source present at the music launch of the film in Kuala Lumpur last week, Rajinikanth said: “There is no other beauty in our generation like Aishwarya Rai. She is a born artiste.”

Rajinikanth, who shares mutual admiration for Aishwarya’s father-in-law, megastar Amitabh Bachchan, added jokingly: “Amitabh is looking at me from there and warning me not to praise her too much,” the source informed.

Though Amitabh was not present at the music launch, Rajnikant made his presence felt with his words.

Among those who attended the event were music director A.R. Rahman, director S. Shankar and few other technicians, apart from Aishwarya and Rajnikant with his two daughters.

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The first look of Guzaarish starring Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai will be unveiled in theaters with We Are Family which releases on September 3.

Sanjay Leela Bhansali directed Guzaazrish is due in theatres on November 19.

Unlike Bhansali’s earlier films, Guzaarish has been shot on locales, not sets.

Filming started in Goa in July 2009 and wrapped up in April 2010.

In addition to directing the film, Bhansali is scoring its music, which will be released in September end.

“I’ve always been a musician at heart. I learnt how to convey human emotions on screen by listening to Lataji’s (Mangeshkar) voice. I feel I’d be more complete as a filmmaker by personally interpreting the musical emotions of my characters,” says Bhansali.

Set in old Goa, the film’s sets reflect Portuguese architecture and style.

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Remember Sneha Ullal (Lucky, No Time for Love)? The actress whose claim to fame is being Aishwarya Rai’s lookalike? After failing to make a mark in B-town, Sneha did a handful of films down south.
But her second attempt at fame might happen in the new Bigg Boss house. There’s a strong buzz doing the rounds that Sneha has been approached by the production house (Endemol) and is in talks to be part of the show.
With Sallu as the host, we wonder what would be his thoughts on the lass!