By Jilawatan

Bollywood actresses have often turned producers, entrepreneurs, social activists or even directors. Prima donna Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has always set herself apart from the other damsels of Indian film industry. Sources say that the actress wants to launch her own signature label of attire. A few years back, there were talks that Ash will be associated as the official brand ambassador of an international fashion line. It is known that many European labels were keen in tying up with her and that she has, so far, been approached by 15 top international designers from Italy, London and New York! However, the actress declined it all. She, by showcasing her saris and gowns at grand international events and with her insistence on minimalistic make-up and accessories in Bollywood, is considered to be quite a trendsetter.

By Jilawatan

‘Robot’ the promised blockbuster and the most extravagant movie in India till date starring the Asian super star Rajinikant and arguably the most beautiful women in India Aishwarya Rai is the movie everybody wants to see coming October 1.

The makers of ‘Robot’ have left no stone unturned in creating the perfect Robot for the film. The ‘Robot’ team spent a good amount of time in LA, at the Stan Winston studio. A lot of detailing went into creating the special effects of Robot.

And as the title of the film is ‘Robot’, the robot used in the film had to be just perfect. So once again, the producers, without giving budget a thought, were adamant that they get the most advanced model of an android.

So finally the robot used in the film, was a top of the line model, and each robot costed a whopping Rs. 5 crores!

By Jilawatan

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and southern superstar Rajnikant shared a great rapport on the sets of Shankar’s magnum opus Endhiran, that is set to release soon.

Aishwarya, who plays the lead opposite super star Rajnikant, is so overwhelmed with the actor, that before bidding adieu on the last day of the shoot, she said goodbye to him in a true blue traditional Indian style. Reportedly, the actress touched his feet and sought his blessing. Apparently, she saw a father figure in him.

Endhiran is a forthcoming Tamil science-fiction film directed by S Shankar. The director has previously made superhit films like Gentleman, Kadhalan, Jeans, Boys, Anniyan and Sivaji. The film, starring Rajinikant and Aishwarya in the lead roles, has been made at a cost of Rs 200 crore. Endhiran is expected to be the most expensive film in Indian cinema, surpassing that of the 2009 Bollywood film Blue.

By Jilawatan

She is one of the biggest stars in Bollywood but Aishwarya Rai Bachchan says that her stint in the Tamil film industry is an important part of her career and a great learning experience.
The 36-year-old actress may have reached the very top of the industry, but says that working with ace Tamil director Shankar in Jeans “taught” her a lot.
“Working in Jeans remains an integral part. It taught me so much technically and content-wise and now I am having a wonderful time working in Enthiran, the sci-fi flick starring Tamil superstar Rajinikant and directed by Shankar,” said the actress. In one of her rare public appearances in Chennai on March 16, Aishwarya lauded Shankar, saying that “he makes incredible movies.”
The actress, who is now working on her third project with celebrated filmmaker Mani Ratnam in Ravana, started off her address in chaste Tamil, greeting the audience, but soon switched over to English.
Veteran Tamil directors K Balachander and Bharathirajaa, both of whom are credited with redefining the content of Tamil cinema with their revolutionary and rustic subjects, share the screen space for the first time in the film, being directed by Shankar’s associate Thamira.

By Jilawatan

Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai is elated over bagging the main leads in two mega south Indian projects – Mani Ratnam’s Ravan and Shankar’s Endhiran.

“Shankar had approached me previously to work with him, but it never materialised. Finally, everything landed in place and here we are working together after 10 years,” said Aishwarya on the sets of Ravan.

Tamil superstar Rajinikant, who is playing the male lead in Endhiran, was also very keen to work with Aishwarya and had tried to sign her for his earlier ventures – Padaiyappa and Chandramukhi, but the actress could not spare the dates.

Speaking about Ratnam’s Ravan, in which she once again teams up with her husband Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya said: “I don’t want to reveal much about it. Working with Mani is always a delight. He is a man of perfection. I am lucky to act in his movies again and again.”