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Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Aishwarya Rai set to become the Indian face of Barbie

Bollywood superstar Aishwarya Rai may soon join the ranks of Hollywood beauties like Beyonce Knowles, Elizabeth Taylor and Diana Ross, by becoming the first Indian face of the legendary doll 'Barbie'.
The representatives for the actress are reportedly in negotiations with the toy giant, Mattel, as it plans to transform the iconic doll into a Bollywood star and sell it throughout India.

The former Miss World will have a Barbie modelled after her, titled "Bollywood Barbie", reported The Telegraph.
The company, which recently celebrated Barbie's 50th birthday, is expecting to cash in on the popularity of the star to increase its sales in India.

Aishwarya is one of the most recognised faces around the world thanks to starring roles in Hollywood films like "Pink Panther 2", "Mistress of Spices" and "Bride and Prejudice" and lucrative endorsements deals like "Loreal" and "Longines".

The 35-year-old actress, who married into Bollywood's first family of the Bachchans, will have the doll modelled on her with her striking green eyes, and the doll will wear outfits created by India's top designers.

The Barbie deal signals to Aishwarya's rising global popularity. She is among the four Indian film stars to have their waxwork image displayed at Madame Tussaud's, the others being her father-in-law Amitabh Bachchan, Shahrukh Khan and yesteryear's screen diva Helen.

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Aishwarya Rai Shines in International Cinema



After doing well in Bollywood, actress Aishwarya Rai has also managed to grab international attention with her international films like Mistress of Spices (2005), The Last Legion (2007) and the recently released Pink Panther 2.

Forbes magazine rated the actress as most bankable and ranked her ahead of veteran Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan and actors like Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan.

Normally in the Indian film fraternity, the career graph shows a decline after tying knot, but the former Miss World proved it wrong.

Her stature in the film world bloomed to a great extent after her marriage with actor Abhishek Bachchan.

Following her contribution to field of cinema, she was honored with the prestigious Padmashree award in January this year.

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Pink Panther 2 garners Rs 10 million over weekend in India



MUMBAI: The Pink Panther 2, the sequel to the 2006 film Pink Panther, has raked in Rs 10 million during its opening weekend at the India box office.

Distributed by Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) Films India, the film was released in 40 screens (35 prints and 5 digital) across India in English.

Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) Films India managing director Kercy Daruwala said, “Though we released the film with only 40 prints in the first phase and that too around examination time, I guess it was the curiosity factor and great fan following of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan which further helped us garner an impressive opening collection of Rs.10 million plus across India.”

The sequel, directed by Harald Zwart, stars Steve Martin as he reprises the role of intrepid-if-bumbling French police detective, Inspector Jacques Clouseau. Martin is joined by co-stars Jean Reno (as Ponton, his partner) and Emily Mortimer (as Nicole, the object of his awkward affections). The cast also includes Bollywood star Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.
aishwarya rai at the premiere of pink partner 2.

aishwarya rai in hollywood movie pink partner 2.
abhishek bachan and aishwarya rai bachan at premiere of hollywood movie pink partner 2.

Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Aishwarya Rai Bachan and Abhishek Bachchan in a thiriller



Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan , the

real life couple, that was last seen in Guru, has been signed on for their third project together post marriage.


According to reports, Ash-Abhi have been approached by ad filmaker Abhinay Deo, who will make his directorial debut with Delhi Belly, for a thriller.


The untitled film will be shot extensively in Greece, Thailand, Istanbul and London. Besides Ash and Abhi, Boman Irani has been finalised but rest of the cast still remains undecided.


Presently the couple has been shooting for Mani Ratnam's Raavana in the beautiful locales of Kerala.


Apparently, filmmaker Rajiv Menon has also approached Abhishek and Aishwarya for the remake of yesteryear classic Abhimaan but the project is still undecided.

AISHWARYA RAI AND ABISHEK BACHAN

Monday, December 22, 2008

Aishwarya Rai Nakshatra Diamond Jewelry Brand Ambassador

Aishwarya Rai an Indian darling with striking timeless beauty, poise, intelligence, obscurity a fashion icon of India, was signed up as brand ambassador for the launch of the brand of Nakshatra.

Nakshatra, A traditional Indian product with a circular cluster comprising of seven stone floral designs. The name Nakshatra means 'Constellation of Stars' in Sanskrit arose from the product itself - Circular resembling a constellation of stars. It symbolizes infinity, radiance, immorality, vastness and power. Aishwarya Rai, totally matches the product with all the qualities mentioned above for Nakshatra. With aishwarya Rai Nakshatra Diamond Jewelry Brand Ambassador, Nakshatra has got a unique position in the market. It is a brand that provides a special experience to consumer. It has given the traditional floral jewelry a new way of look with the celestial beauty Aishwarya Rai. India has been the World's largest market for gold, with the privately held gold in country. 85% of gold that comes into the country is used for making jewelry with world Gold council. Share of diamonds in minimum in India as compared to gold. So Before coming to India, Diamond Trading Company (DTC) had huge studies.



The DTC is diamond marketing arm of the De Beer Group of companies and supplier. The DTC is better Know to the public for is favorite slogan- A diamond is forever. DTC had helped bring about an expanded when DTC created new design choice and collections for the retail trader and encouraged manufacturers to enter the domestic market. The result was immediate. There was a burst of speed in the sales of manufactured jewelry purchased by the retail traders.

In 2000 Nakshatra was the first brand to be launched by DTC in a marketing partnership with its clients - the sight holders who cut and polish the diamonds and manufacture the jewelry market in India.

Aishwarya Rai Nakshatra Diamond's Brand Ambassador became today's modern face of Indian tradition with mysticism and symbolism. Within the first year of its launch, Nakshatra acquired a good market. After that it continued and in the next two years, it has become the leading branded jewelry collection in the country. The total market was for Bridal, non- bridal collection and the regular ones for the rich people who buyers' diamonds in the regular basis.

Nakshatra is a circular cluster of six to nine stones, with the central stone larger than the stones surrounding it. It is a traditional Indian floral design with a fashionable look. Nakshatra is a powerful imagery in women's minds - mystery, brilliance, beauty and a constellation of stars. Aishwarya Rai the face of Nakshatra personifies there quality in every respect. Certificate of Authenticity is given with each piece of Nakshatra. Nakshatra has also created "Nakshatra Brand Zones" which are specially designed to enhance the consumers brand experience. It played an important role in the retail trade.

In 2001, Nakshatra was awarded with silver Effie and in the following years with the Bronze Effie. [ The Effie is the most significant awards in advertising that recognize effectiveness and honor tangible results. ]

In late 2002, a new Nakshatra commercial advertisement created a renewed interest in brand and reinforced its celestial essence 'Nakshatra as' The brightest cried of light crossed all above and below line activities.

In early 2003, DTC launched a special edition of Nakshatra collection called Ash's choice. These collections were specially chosen by Aishwarya Rai only 1000 paces in the designs. And in the same year Nakshatra Utsav was awarded the best trade promotions aware at the McDowell's Signature All- India promo awards. At these times it was launched in 44 cities during May - June. Nakshatra utsav was a great success in the overall Diamond Jewelry sale with double digit growth. Specialty of Nakshatra is Aishwarya Rai Nakshatra Diamond Jewelry Brand Ambassador and is also in the market by looking at buyers of it.

Every fifth consumer buys a Nakshatra, Who is looking for floral diamond jewelry. In the making of Nakshatra pieces approximately 4,00,000 diamonds have been used.

Diamonds with which Nakshatra cluster jewelry is made were formed over 800 million years ago.

In short, Nakshatra diamonds a considered to be the best diamonds in the market. And as jewelry with the symbolic values with feminity, splendored and obscurity.