Aishwarya Rai Bachchan: Lesser known facts

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is one of the most talented actresses of Bollywood. For the past many years she has been entertaining the audience with her performance. In 2016 she impressed everyone with her performance in 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil'. She will be now seen in 'Fanney Khan' which has hit the screens today.

Well, apart from this the actress even desires to try her hands in the field of direction. During an interaction with a tabloid, the actress revealed that a few years from now she will definitely turn a director. Aishwarya added that even Abhishek Bachchan has encouraged her to explore the field.

Speaking about how she will be a hands-on director, Aishwarya said that whenever she directs, she will throw herself whole-heartedly in it. She added that it will never be a fly-by-night commitment for her as her work consumes her completely.

After 'Fanney Khan', Aishwarya will be next seen in Anurag Kashyap's 'Gulab Jamun' along with husband Abhishek Bachchan.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan undoubtedly stole the show as she recently made her 17th appearance at the Cannes Film Festival 2018. Her daughter Aaradhya Bachchan too accompanied her beautiful mommy at the much-awaited film event.

Earlier in a conversation with a daily, the ‘Fanne Khan’ actor spoke about the importance of not judging each other on the basis of their appearance.

Aishwarya professed that grooming has been a part of the Indian culture since the beginning, both for men and women. She said that everybody grooms themselves but to what degree depends upon the individual. She emphasised that everyone needs to free themselves from judging each other.

She further added that she doesn’t need to be the apparent cynosure of all eyes. She added that at the same time if one chooses not to use makeup, doesn’t mean they are disinterested or lack in any quality of being a fun person. She expressed that the day that once the preconceived notions are broken only then everyone can co-exist.

Aishwarya also voiced her opinion on how her fans shouldn’t judge her by the way she looks. She reportedly averred that ever since she started interacting with media as a celebrity, the audience has got to know about her real personality, beliefs, and choices. And that she didn’t get judged on the basis of her looks. She further emphasised on the kind of work she has done in her career. She further added that she’s been a part of Mani Ratnam, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Aditya Chopra’s projects which did help in her persona.

She then questioned that if people think that such creative people would work with her only because she looked pretty. She added that she’s sure that they were intelligent enough to not risk their films with her face and that they must have seen something in her.

On the work front, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has some interesting projects lined up. The ‘Ae Dil Hai Mushkil’ actor will be next seen alongside Anil Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao in ‘Fanne Khan’.

Moreover, on being approached for a movie titled ‘Jasmine’, Aish reportedly averred that post the narration of ‘Jasmine’, she requested the team to make some amendments. She plans to make a decision once that process is completed. She also added that ‘Woh Kaun Thi’ and ‘Raat Aur Din’ remakes are fabulous ideas.

And once she is back to the grind, post her Cannes appearance, she is likely to sit down with the makers and understand the making of the remakes, and only then she can officially agree to anything.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and daughter Aaradhya are back from the Cannes Film Festival after wooing France with their angelic looks. While the two were killing it in France, Abhishek Bachchan had shared their first Cannes memory on Instagram where the couple had walked the red carpet together in white. Ash and Abhishek have been married for a decade now and have starred in several films together like 'Guru', 'Umrao Jaan', 'Raavan' and 'Kuch Na Kaho'.

In an interaction, Aishwarya said that she would love for her daughter to style her, and when the former Miss World was asked about her favourite actor, the diva reportedly named her hubby Abhishek.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan undoubtedly stole the show as she recently made her 17th appearance at the Cannes Film Festival 2018. Her daughter Aaradhya Bachchan too accompanied her beautiful mommy at the much-awaited film event.

Earlier in a conversation with a daily, the ‘Fanne Khan’ actress spoke about how people’s opinions on her fashion sense don’t affect her. She professed that according to her, “shringaar” (dressing up) has been a part of every women’s being. She said that dressing up is, therefore, an individual choice and that people should cease to judge each other on the basis of that.

She further added that being a celebrity, she’s aware that both, praise as well as criticism, will come her way and that’s exactly why she doesn’t disrespect it. However, she did mention that such comments don’t spear through her heart.

On the work front, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has some interesting projects lined up. The ‘Ae Dil Hai Mushkil’ actor will be next seen alongside Anil Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao in ‘Fanne Khan’.

Moreover, on being approached for a movie titled ‘Jasmine’, Aish reportedly averred that post the narration of ‘Jasmine’, she requested the team to make some amendments. She plans to make a decision once that process is completed. She also added that ‘Woh Kaun Thi’ and ‘Raat Aur Din’ remakes are fabulous ideas. And once she is back to the grind, post her Cannes appearance, she is likely to sit down with the makers and understand the making of the remakes, and only then she can officially agree to anything.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan isn’t that active on social media considering that she didn’t have an Instagram account until now. Just prior to heading to the Cannes Film Festival 2018, where Aishwarya is to mark her 17th appearance, she joined the Instagram world. Her PR team confirmed her debut on the social media platform.

As per reports, her representatives even posted a screenshot of the actress' official account on their Instagram page with the caption “Official Instagram handle of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan announced – https://www.instagram.com/aishwaryaraibachchan_arb/"

While this did sound delightful news across fans, it didn’t quite turn up well for her team. And it was mainly because; the response of an actor of her stature has been comparatively subtle. And if the reports are to be believed, Aishwarya seems to be disappointed too.

A daily quoted a source saying that the ‘Fanne Khan’ actor is upset with the way her social media debut happened. This is not what she expected. In 6 hours her profile has not even crossed 20,000 followers, which is very unlikely, given her popularity. Moreover, she is even astounded by the fact that her account hasn’t got the Instagram verified blue tick yet. And that has also got the fans questioning the authenticity of the profile.

Moreover, reports also suggest that it took a lot of convincing for the actor to come on Instagram and that’s why Aish has rational reasons to blast on her team. It’ s apparent that her account couldn't even cross 18 K followers even after six hours of going live on May 11. It currently stands at 52.3K, however, it can’t be considered a great number considering her fan following.

Let’s wait and watch how the events turn out to be!

Bollywood's ethereal diva, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who has steered clear of the digital space for all this while, finally seems to be all set to foray into social media.

Ahead of her appearance at the prestigious Cannes Film festival 2018, the 44-year-old actress has made her official Instagram debut. Her account by the id- aishwaryaraibachchan_arb, has a bio that reads: Miles to go before I sleep... ��✨��.

Well, with over 3K followers even before posting her first picture, we are sure her Instagram account is going to have an ocean of fan following.

Meanwhile, the actress was spotted heading to the airport and was seen accompanied by her daughter Aaradhya for the festival.

On the work front, Aishwarya will be seen in 'Fanne Khan' alongside Anil Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is a force to reckon with. She is known for her unparalleled beauty and brilliant acting prowess. Aishwarya has always made a mark among the audience with her acting ability.

Now the world’s most admired woman is all set to expand her digital imprints by making an Instagram debut on 11th May 2018. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has always been a private person and her mark on social media is a way to thank all her fans who have been giving her soo much love throughout her career.

A source close to the actress revealed that she has a huge fan base on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. The source further added that her fans have been for their beauty queen to be on social media since ages now. Hence, due to the constant request, Aishwarya has decided to commence her official handle on Instagram to keep her fans abreast of her life, projects, etc.

On the work front Aishwarya will be seen in 'Fanne Khan' opposite Anil Kapoor along with Rajkummar Rao in a pivotal role. The film is slated to hit the screens on July 13, 2018.

Well well, look who decided to join the social media bandwagon! After breaking the internet with her fiery looks at the Cannes red carpet, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan recently spilt the beans about her upcoming plans to join the evolving social world. Speaking about the same, she said, "It's very much the calling," and that people have been telling her to join the platform for a long time. She further added that she will consider their suggestion. Is that a yes we see?

If she does decide to join the platform, she will have her hubby dearest Abhishek and superstar father-in-law Amitabh Bachchan to welcome her.

You may think that this has got something to do with her steamy intimate scenes with Ranbir Kapoor in the film and Ash is probably trying to evade obvious awkward questions, but that's far from true. While Ranbir Kapoor could be seen promoting the film on various platforms, both the leading ladies are conspicuous by their absence. Now before you think that Ash and Anushka Sharma don't get along well together, let us tell you that's not the case either. As per the latest reports, Ash and Anushka would promote the film together and since Anushka is busy shooting for Imtiaz Ali's 'The Ring', she is currently not available for promotions. Reports suggest that the makers don't want Ash to promote the film alone because she has a comparatively shorter role in the film whereas Anushka plays the female lead, and if Ash promotes the film sans Anushka, it would send out a wrong message of Ash being the leading lady. The moment Anushka, who is currently shooting with SRK, is back, she will promote the film with Ash. And we can't wait to see the two gorgeous and talented actresses' camaraderie off screen too.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is one of the most revered actors in India just like her father-in-law Amitabh Bachchan. The diva who always maintains a calm composure while conducting in public and defines grace with her persona, likes to keep her personal life guarded. However, a rare slam book entry supposedly made by the diva has surfaced on Twitter. The former Miss World has filed some genuine answers to the candid questions in the slam book. While she loves the idea of being in love, her biggest asset is her genuineness and nothing is plastic about her, according to the page. She has also expressed that she gets turned on by the one will lead her towards light even in the dark and her greatest necessity is a hygienic environment.

While the anxious moviegoers have been waiting to see the never-seen-before jodi of Ranbir Kapoor and Aishwarya Rai Bahchchan in ‘Ae Dil Hai Mushkil’, it seems to appear that the former Miss World actually has a cameo in the film, as leaked by her PR agency. The news of their intimate scene in the film has already raked into a controversy as the reports claim that an objection has been raised by the Bachchans over the same. Let's wait and watch what the film and Aishwarya has in store for her fans. Keep watching this space for more.

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Overzealous fan encounters have the makers of Aishwarya Rai's Jazbaa tighten her security

Aishwarya's security has been beefed up owing to her overzealous fans. According to a report, sources informed the decision was taken after Ash was hounded by fans at the film’s wrap-up party at a Mumbai night club recently. Another source added saying Aishwarya entered the party quite late and was accompanied by two of her personal security officers and the moment spread about her presence at the night club, a huge crowd gathered outside to catch a glimpse of her and that the club’s bouncers and her security officers were no match for the surging crowd and had a tough time getting Ash out of the club, he elaborated saying now that the city tours are about to begin, the makers have decided to strengthen the security cover around the actress, considering her fan following. A source working on the project stated that recently, there have been a few cases of actors being manhandled by fans and so, they donot want to take any chances with Ash. The source further revealed that the Jazbaa actress will be surrounded by 15-20 bodyguards during the promotional city tours.


Read on to know whether everything is okay between Madhur Bhandarkar and Aishwarya...

Aishwarya and Madhur: All is well

Madhur Bhandarkar and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan had an alleged fallout after things did not work out between the two for the film Heroine. However after motherhood, Ash made a comeback with Jazbaa and Madhur got busy with Calendar Girls. According to a PTI report when Madhur Bhandarkar was asked about his current equation with Aishwarya, the filmmaker said, "It is nice... all good and normal. If there is an interesting script I would be okay to direct her. Yes, why not."

Aishwarya makes a comeback on the ramp

Despite being under the weather, Aishwarya looked as confident as ever when she walked for Manish Malhotra in an ensemble that reflected femininity and sensuousness. She was quoted in an IANS report as saying that, "I have known him from very long. He was with me right from the beginning when I started my journey so it is certainly a proud moment for me to walk for him as a showstopper. I have viral but I had to be here as I always liked his collection. Its so special." Talking about having Aishwarya walk the ramp for him, Manish was quoted in the report as saying that, "2015 is a very special year for me as it marks 25 years as a costume stylist/director and 10 years of my label 'Manish Malhotra'. What makes it even more special is Aishwarya returned to runway after five years as the showstopper for my show. She is a style icon. She is beautiful and stunning."

While Manish is waxing eloquent for his muse, check out which actress is all praise for ARB...

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan made a comeback with Sanjay Gupta’s Jazbaa and Preity Zinta was all praise for her. In a report, Preity has been quoted as saying that Aishwarya was looking absolutely smashing in the teasers of Jazbaa. She even questioned as to who says that female actors are no longer in demand after marriage. She further said that Ash was getting the best of both the worlds and that she was a great mom and wife. Speaking of her friendship with Ash, she said that she had been friends with Abhishek and Aishwarya for many years but had her own equation with Ash.

While Preity is showering praises on Ash, read on to find out how much was spent for replicating Bombay High Court in Jazbaa…

According to a report, Sanjay had spent Rs 80 lakh to replicate the Bombay high Court in Film City shown in the film 'Jazbaa'. Further to reports, Nadeem Shah, one of the assistant directors of the film, was quoted saying that the original plan was to shoot at the Bombay High Court but realised it was not a safe option. He also added that in order to make the set look authentic, attention was paid to minute details. Apparently, crew members took internal and external shots of the Bombay High Court.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Karan Johar are finally doing a film together for the first time after 17 years. Apparently, they had always made plans which never fell in place. Talking to DNA.com, about why she had said no to Karan Johar’s debut film, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and superhit, Dostana, Aishwarya blamed her date diary which was always full. Aishwarya claims that, unlike any newcomer, her work schedule was always packed with multiple films due to which she could not accept KKHH, which ultimately went to Kajol. Apart from this, Aishwarya, Abhishek and Saif Ali Khan were chosen for Dostana but since the story was actually about two guys, Abhishek’s real-life partner moved out of the film. Saif too had opted out of the film.

While Aishwarya Rai had missed out on two major hits, she has apparently replaced Kangana Ranaut in Sujoy’s film. Read on to know more…

Is Kangana Ranaut's loss, Aishwarya Rai's gain?

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who is winning praises for her red carpet appearances at Cannes 2015, has revealed that she has signed Sujoy Ghosh's next, reports Pinkvilla.com. The actress was quoted saying that after heading back from Cannes, she will begin shooting for Jazbaa. And once she is done with it, she will work on Karan Johar's Ae Dil Hai Mushkil Jeena Yahan. But what caught everyone's attention is that Ash will be working on a film with Sujoy. This has left everyone wondering if it is the same film, an adaptation of 'The Devotion of Suspect X', which was earlier rumoured to have Kangana in the lead. However, Kangana had denied saying that she was never offered the film. If this buzz is anything to go by, then this might be the first time that Aishwarya will share screen space with Saif Ali Khan.

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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan recently stepped out in her glamorous best. Dressed in an embellished saree from Kotwara designed by Meera and Muzaffar Ali, Aishwarya looked just wonderful. Styled by Aastha Sharma, Ash made an appearance in Chennai to inaugurate a jewellery store of a brand that she endorses.

According to a report on Missmalini.com, Aishwarya Rai won't be allowed to shoot for her comeback film, Jazbaa, inside the Wankhede stadium. As per the report, the actress was scheduled to shoot there for a sequence of her upcoming film. The requisite permissions were sought and the crew was all set to capture the magnificent stadium in all its glory. However, since the Mumbai Indians were playing Kings XI Punjab at the Wankhede stadium, Aishwarya's crew's rights to shoot there were revoked. As a result, the shoot of the film has been delayed.

Read on to know why Aishwarya had to delay her trip to Delhi...

According to a report on Mid-day.com, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan had to postpone her Delhi trip at the last moment. The actress was scheduled to attend father-in-law, Amitabh Bachchan’s Padma Award ceremony in the capital, but was forced to stay back in the city due to unexpected work requirements. Apparently, Aishwarya had shot for a few intense scenes of her comeback film, Jazbaa, in a train coach but the studio reportedly lost the footage. As a result, she was compelled to shoot the whole sequence all over again.

Talking about her career, find out what the former Miss World had to say about the bikini round in the beauty pageant...

According to an IANS report, former Miss World Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has lauded the organisers of the international beauty pageant for removing the swimsuit round from their competition. She says when she won the crown in 1994, she herself didn't have the 'fittest beach body', states the report. In December 2014, Julia Morley, chairwoman of the Miss World contest, announced their decision about the exclusion of the bikini round, saying that "it doesn't do anything for the woman. And it doesn't do anything for any of us," the report further states. The report quoted Aishwarya, "When I became Miss Word, I was definitely not the best beach body of all the 87 contestants. I can vouch for it... I can put a stamp on it. And yet I won the title. People believe that this (swimwear round) is an imperative round and this becomes the deciding factor. That's not true," said Aishwarya, who was recently felicitated for being the most successful Miss World ever.

Aishwarya has given some of the biggest hits in the country and has won several accolades for her acting prowess. Married to Abhishek Bachchan, she belongs to the legendary Bachchan family. Abhishek and Aishwarya had a baby girl, Aaradhya, a couple of years back. Since motherhood, Aishwarya had taken a sabbatical from films but was seen in commercials. She will make a comeback with Jazbaa.

Read on to know some lesser known facts about the actress.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan had no plans to get into acting. While on David Letterman's show, Ash said, "I first went into modeling which happened by accident." The actress apparently wanted to pursue medicine and according to a report on Hindustantimes.com, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's favourite subject was Zoology. But while on Simi Garewal's interview Ash said, "This is something that I always wanted to do. This was the career choice I made; it wasn't a whim or fancy that I followed."

In 1994, Aishwarya Rai bagged the second place in Miss India pageant and went on to be crowned as Miss World. At the tender age of 21, the future actress impressed everyone. While participating in the Miss World pageant, Aishwarya experienced a rather awkward situation. According to a report on Koimoi.com, Richard Steinmetz- the host of the pageant that year, had asked Aishwarya out after she won the title. However Aishwarya politely declined him. After the stunning win on the international platform, a glittering career awaited her.

In a diva-meets-diva situation, Rekha came across Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. At that time Aishwarya was a still in school and a model. According to a report on The Times of India, Aishwarya was at a grocery store with her mother and was tapped on the shoulder by Rekha who recognized her from advertisements. The report further stated that Rekha had complimented her at that time, not knowing that she would become one of the biggest stars of Bollywood.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has a long list of achievements and awards to her credit. The actress has been a favourite not just in India, but among international audiences too. Adding another feather to her hat was the honour of having her wax statue being made at the Madame Tussauds museum. She was the first Bollywood actress to have her statue there and joined her father-in-law Amitabh Bachchan there.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan had been one of the most sought after actresses in Bollywood. And she had to turn down several projects during the course of her career. According to a report on the timesofindia.com, Karan Johar said that he had approached Ash for his first film Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. KJo said, "I approached nine heroines for the part eventually played by Rani Mukherji in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. All had detailed narrations; all said they loved it and would call me back. But of the nine, only Aishwarya called back and said she could not do it because her dates were given to Jeans . She had the grace to call back and have a detailed discussion, which was very encouraging for me as a first-time film-maker."

It is not just a Bollywood film that Aishwarya Rai Bachchan had refused. The actress had also refused to do a Hollywood film opposite the handsome hunk Brad Pitt. According to a report in Hindustan Times, Brad Pitt and Ash were to work together in Troy. The report further quoted Brad Pitt saying, "Given a chance, I would like to work with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan because she's a versatile actor. She is one of the most popular actresses of Bollywood, who has achieved huge acclaim in the west for her style, beauty and acting skills. I think we missed an opportunity to be cast together for the movie Troy."

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan for the first time appeared together on a talk show with Oprah Winfrey. In 2005, they were the first Indian actors to appear on the show. Ash was dressed in a saree for the occasion. In a candid mood, Abhishek revealed on the show how he had popped the question to the one of the most beautiful women in the world. And he also went on to plant a kiss on Aishwarya's neck.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has been in the industry for a decade. And Devdas was one of her most stunning performances. The actress played the role of Shah Rukh Khan's love interest, Paro. The film also starred Madhuri Dixit. The film's popular song Dola Re Dola was shot with Aishwarya and Madhuri, and according to IMDB, Ash's ears were bleeding because of the heavy earrings that she was wearing. However the actress continued to complete her scene.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has worked in several international projects and represents several international brands. She is also a regular at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival, and seemed to be popular among her Hollywood counterparts as well. Because according to a report on Koimoi.com, the actress was approached to play the host at the 77th Annual Academy awards in 2005. However Aishwarya could not be a part of the Oscars that year as she had to let go of the offer since she was busy shooting for her film The Mistress of Spices.