After being chased by the film’s producers for a long time, Aishwarya Rai-Bachchan is finally ready to become a Heroine. As the Bachchan bahu takes up Madhur Bhandarkar’s next, her kitty is going to be full this year, pushing Sanjay Dutt’s Satte Pe Satta (SPS) to 2

While Ash’s spokesperson refused to comment, it’s learnt that she is facing “major date issues” since she has already committed the rest of her time in 2011 to Ladies And Gentlemen with husband Abhishek Bachchan. Industry sources insist that in such a scenario, Aishwarya isn’t going to take up the SPS remake anytime soon. “Ash has such a challenging role in Heroine that she isn’t taking up any other film until she finishes it,” says a source who did not wish to be named.

Waiting for Ash
SPS director Soham Shah, too, has no idea about Ash’s inclusion in the film. “I have no confirmation whether she is doing the film or not. We are still working out the details. Only Sanjay sir (Dutt) can comment on the status of her participation,” says Soham, who informs that the film goes on floors in July. For some time now, reports have been rife that Ash has kept Dutt on hold for a long time to reprise Hema Malini’s role in the remake.

Later, it was suggested that Dutt was upset with Ash. But the actor insisted he is prepared to “wait till eternity for her,” adding, “It will be a pleasure working with Ash if she agrees to do Satte Pe Satta.” It is believed that the actor has informed SPS makers that she’ll be able to take up the movie only next year if they are willing to wait. Coming back to Heroine, Madhur plans to shoot his ambitious venture in a start-to-finish schedule. But he might take a break in July.
The movie was first offered to Kareena Kapoor who declined because she wasn’t happy with the intimate scenes in the script. Following her refusal, Madhur put the film on the backburner till UTV, the co-producers, decided to approach Aishwarya instead.

Madhur Bhandarkar can finally breathe easy. Aishwarya Rai has agreed to play the lead in his upcoming venture, Heroine. The director gave her a narration recently, the actress loved the script and promptly said yes. Incidentally, Madhur had first approached Kareena Kapoor to play the role. But Bebo after showing an initial interest in the project didn’t get back to the director. A disheartened Madhur had put the project on the backburner. But when Aishwarya showed interest, the director galvanized and now it seems the project may well be on its way to the finishing line.

International Indian Film Academy or as it s better known as IIFA is out with its nominations list and the people who are on the list is really excited. Katrina Kaif and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan are competing against each other in the Best Actress category as Katrina got nominated for Rajneeti and Aishwarya for Guzaarish. Vidya Balan has also been nominated for her out of beat role in Ishqiya. Other actress who will be competing for best actress award at IIFA and Band Baja Baarat girl Anushka Sharma and Kareena Kapoor.

IIFA is a very prestigious award and to get a nomination in this is in itself a great feat. The films that have got the highest nominations so far is Once Upon a Time In Mumbai which has got 12 nominations closely followed by Dabangg which has got 11 nominations.

The best actor nominations include Shahrukh Khan, Salman Khan and RAnbir KApoor. It would be a tough job for the jury members this time as they would be faced with another addition to the list Hrithik Roshan who gave a very good performance in Guzaarish.

This time even Imran Hashmi has got two nominations for his supporting roles in two films and Once Upon a Time in Mumbai got a nomination for the best director as well. If we talk of music then for best music director Salim-Suleman for ‘Band Baaja Baaraat’, Vishal-Shekhar for ‘I Hate Luv Storys’, Vishal Bhardwaj for ‘Ishqiya’ and Shankar Ehsaan Loy for ‘My Name is Khan’ bagged the nominations. These are some of the few nominations for the coming IIFA award.

Director Madhur Bhandarkar, who is famous for making realistic movies with most of them being women centric, is again ready with another women centric script “Heroine”.

Heroine is a movie about the ups and downs of a heroine, and about having lonely times after the glamorous phase of life. Madhur’s first choice to play the lead in Heroine was Kareena Kapoor, but she refused the role. From then the rumors stared, some said Aishwarya Rai is his next choice some say it’s Katrina Kaif. However the truth behind can only be revealed by Madhur.

The truth is that no one has been finalized yet that’s why even Madhur is being diplomatic about the whole issue. However through our sources we understand that Aishwarya and Katrina both have been approached by Madhur, but talk to Madhur and he says something else – “I have not yet decided what I would be making next. It could be a comedy, drama, love story, action, just about anything. When my subject by itself is not yet finalized, how can I be going around closing on the actress who would be playing a part?”

Though Katrina Kaif, Priyanka Chopra and Kareena Kapoor are, currently, ruling the B-town with right doses of glamour and talent, it is the veteran Aishwarya Rai who defeats them comprehensively when it comes to global popularity.

Unlike the likes of Kareena and Priyanka, Aishwarya is renowned worldwide (after all, she had won the coveted pageant at the Miss World). Aishwarya’s global supremacy also accounts from the fact that she has worked in a slew of crossover films like ‘Pink Panther 2’, ‘The Last Legion’, ‘Bride and Prejudice’ and so on.
Reportedly, a few foreign publishers are insisting Aishwarya to pen her autobiography. In fact, they are ready to pay out handsome fee to her. As per reports, she has also been approached with a blank cheque by a publisher itching to print her journey from her modelling days to her Bollywood crown.
Publishers are also eyeing that she dishes out her relationship tales in the autobiography. In fact, Salman Khan and Vivek Oberoi controversies are significant parts of her life and would make her books fly off the shelf in a jiffy.
But then Aishwarya being a very private person is brooding over it. She hasn’t yet given her nod and even if she does so, it is highly unlikely that she would serve her readers a dose of her spicy romance. But the publishers can still keep their fingers crossed.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has apparently been offered a bomb to write her autobiography by a foreign publishing house.

A source said, “Ash remains a global icon who has managed to be at the top of the game for years despite constant good work from younger actors like Kareena Kapoor, Katrina Kaif, Priyanka Chopra. Though the industry feels that Kareena is the numero uno star in B-town, in terms of global presence Ash wins over them all. Publishers want to explore the possibility of an autobiography of her journey from modeling to films and her relationships to marriage. They feel here is a fantastic real-life story to be told.”

One foreign publisher apparently went with a blank cheque to Ash and asked her to quote her price. However, Ash is unsure whether it is the right time to write a book. “She respects her privacy and this is the major roadblock in sealing the deal,” said the source.

Ash confirmed that she had got offers but said she would wait for the right time for everything to happen.

Move over Katrina Kaif, Kareena Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra and Deepika Padukone. There is no match to the serenity and rapturous beauty of 1994 Miss World Aishwarya Rai.
Aishwarya’s beauty is timeless, unearthly and ethereal but Pritish Nandy has dared to decode the mystique of the most stunningly beautiful lady on the planet.
Aishwarya is the cover girl on the latest issue of the reputed Elle Magazine and not only is she looking like an enchantress in her Victorian-era gown but she is completely enticing and bewitching with her pristine looks and piercingly dazzling eyes.
Magazine pays a tribute to the Bollywood actress and former pageant winner with a perfect ode that goes as, “They don’t make stars like her anymore. She is ethereal, enigmatic and casts a spell wherever she goes…”
She can be seen wearing a Rahut Bal ensemble which is styled on the Victorian age and highly assuages her impeccable charm. Priced at Rs 75, you can bring the stunning Aish home by purchasing this December issue of Elle Magazine.

And with the cover story based on Aishwarya’s rise to summit of fame, there is every reason why an Aishwarya die-hard should shell out those 75 rupees.

Kareena Kapoor will reportedly play the role initially planned for Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Bajirao Mastani.

According to the Times of India, Bhansali hoped to make the epic 18th century love story in 2003 with Bachcan and Salman Khan but the project was shelved when the couple’s relationship ended.

Bhansali is allegedly reviving the project after casting Kareena Kapoor in the lead female role opposite Khan.

The story is based on Indian folklore about General Peshwa Bajirao and his wife Mastani.

Bachchan bahu Aishwarya Rai may be one of the leading actresses of Bollywood but she has never quite been able to shed her inhibitions and become a real pro. This is the age where actors like Aamir Khan go to any extent to provide authenticity to their characters.
But Aishwarya’s coyness may have proved a hurdle to a free-flowing more exuberant acting career. Unlike Angelina Jolie, with whom she is often compared, Aishwarya is not comfortable about screen intimacy.

Aishwarya has never really been able to shed her reservations and in a 15 year career, she has only given one liplock (in Dhoom 2 with Hrithik Roshan). Besides she hasn’t indulged in much of a skin show. While it’s understandable that her ethics and morals don’t permit her to go bold, in the current era of high-tech gadgets, even an Indian actress is showing no qualms about kissing their co-star (take for instance the likes of Kareena Kapoor, Deepika Padukone or Priyanka Chopra).
However, in Aishwarya’s favour, one must say that she is married and is therefore edgy about doing explicit scenes. But it’s a puzzle why her moaning scene in ‘Guzaarish’ was scissored down at the last moment on her request? Of course, her hubby is liberal and intelligent enough to understand the demands of modern cinema. But then, it also highlights the Indian principles and morals that are deeply seeded inside Aishwarya.
So, do you think you would like to see a little more liberal approach by the former Miss World?

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.