Abhishek is touched by Genelia

Genelia is currently in Chennai shooting for a South Film. So she couldn’t make it to the premiere of Abhishek Bachchan’s recent release. However, that didn’t stop Gen from watching the film. On her day off yesterday, she caught the film in a theatre in Chennai.

She absolutely loved the film and also congratulated AB Jr on the film on a social networking site on being part of such a brilliant film.She also told him how much she liked both him and Vidya Balan. And, of course Auro. When Abhishek heard that she went to the theatre he was truly touched.

He told her had he known earlier how keen she was to see his film, he’d have organised a special screening for her and her family in Chennai.

Abhishek Bachchan to carry Big B in real

The premiere of Paa in Mumbai is a special event for the Bachchans. Being AB Corp’s first production in five years both Amitabh Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan are quite gung ho about the film.The venue of the premiere will be decorated like a children’s nursery.

But what’s special is that Abhishek Bachchan will be carrying Amitabh on his back – replicating a sequence from the film.Apparently Amitabh is worried about Abhishek’s back but the junior B is super kicked about the idea.

Director Balki told the tabloids that initially Amitabh was planning to stand at the gate in his Auro get up. “But that would be too impractical and bit of a distraction,” Balki said.The Bachchans have personally invited a host of celebs from the industry and ad world.

Aishwarya and Abhishek's Lux Ad pic

Abhishek Bachchan is a relaxed producer: R. Balki

Director R. Balakrishnan says that Abhishek Bachchan, who is acting in and also producing ‘Paa’, is a very relaxed producer and has no hang ups.

‘Paa’, in which Amitabh Bachchan plays Abhishek’s son Auro who is suffering from the premature ageing disease progeria, is being produced under the banner AB Corps Ltd.

‘Abhishek is a relaxed producer. I wish he produces more films. He is someone with whom you can do what you want. He gives that creative freedom to his director,’ Balakrishnan, fondly called Balki told IANS.

‘Paa’ is slated for a Dec 4 release.

Sexy Aishwarya Rai gets Cosy with her Hubby

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan will feature in their first advertisement together for Lux and has been offered a very handsome deal of Rs. 7.5 crores. This glam couple are very sensuous in the new Lux ad. This sizzling chemistry is well accepted by the audience. Abhishek will be the third male actor to be featured in the Lux ad after Paul Newman and Shah Rukh Khan. Ash has been the face of Lux for 10 to 12 years and holds great brand value.

Abhishek-Aishwarya get 25-crore for ad!

Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan to be seen together for the first timein an ad for a soap. Buzz is, they have beenpaid Rs 25 crore. After their marriage, Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan have seldom been seen apart. Be it filmi events, the Cannes festival, films such as Sarkar Raj and forthcoming films Raavana and Crooked or even a recent episode of the Oprah Winfrey show, the doting couple is always seen hand-in-hand, smiling happily much to the delight of photographers.

Now, the couple is ready to take brand Bachchan to an altogether next level with a soap commercial. Buzz is that they are being paid a whopping Rs 25 crore for the ad. The deal, which has been kept under wraps, was finalised four days ago.Explaining why the couple was paid an exorbitant amount, that too for an ad film, a source said, “The endorsement market is booming right now. Also, it will be the first time that Abhishek and the Bachchan bahu will be seen together in a commercial.

The couple had been in talks for a long time with the ad filmmakers, who were extremely keen to get the two together. They finally agreed to be part of the ad last week.”

The ad is likely to be shot abroad.

Abhishek-Kareena come together

Over the years, Abhishek Bachchan and Kareena Kapoor have been quite vociferous about not wanting to work together after his marriage to Karisma Kapoor was called off. Now things seem to be looking up as Kareena and Abhishek are in the mood to move on and have agreed to star together in a film after six years. Buzz is that the two have been signed for Abbas Mustan’s untitled film, a remake of the Hollywood film, Italian Job. The movie will also star Katrina Kaif and Neil Nitin Mukesh in lead roles.A source says, “Initially talks were on with Saif Ali Khan but he did not have dates and Abhishek Bachchan replaced him.

Although Saif and Kareena’s chemistry would have sizzled onscreen, it will be nice to watch Abhishek and Kareena after Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon, which was their last film together in 2003. Both actors made their acting debut together in Refugee and have been in the industry for years but have only starred together in two films till date.”While Kareena’s manager Zahid denies that she has signed the film, a source close to Abbas Mustan says, “The directors always had Kareena in mind and now they have managed to get Katrina on board too.The film will go on the floors in April and like every Abbas Mustan film, this too will also be shot on a lavish budget at international locations.

The directors are clear about who they want to cast in the film.”The Italian Job (2003) rights are with Studio 18. CEO Sandeep Bhargava of Studio 18 says, “We have the rights of Italian Job. Abbas Mustan are working on the script and will also direct the film. The movie will go on the floors sometime next year.”When asked about the star cast, Bhargava says, “We can’t approach any actors till the script is ready.”Despite several attempts, Abbas Mustan remained unavailable for comment.

abhishek Kissing Aishwarya Rai

Ash and Abhi in kadapa for pooja ...Rare n Unseen Pictures

Raavan Film shoot disrupted by Wild elephant to resume Friday

Ashiruvananthapuram, July 30 (IANS) The shooting of Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai starrer “Raavan”, disrupted when an elephant ran amok in the jungle where it is being shot, will resume Friday, cinematographer Santosh Sivan said here Thursday.

“We will resume shooting tomorrow (Friday),” Sivan told IANS.

The tusker, whose name is Kunju, killed 51-year-old mahout Andavan. After the incident, the road at nearby Athirapally forest was blocked and the cast and crew of Mani Ratnam’s film could not return to their hotel.

“We didn’t see much since we were shooting on the other side of the bridge… so we couldn’t cross over… we had to stop shooting, but I didn’t see anything except the confusion. We had to spend a few hours in a guest house in the forest,” said Sivan.

Neither the actors nor any crew member of the film was injured.

Later the elephant was chained and tranquilised by veterinary doctors.

Besides Abhishek and Aishwarya, “Raavan” also stars Vikram, Govinda and Manisha Koirala. It is being made in Hindi and Tamil simultaneously.

Abhishek and Shruti Haasan in Love!

What happens when the man behind India's first rock film Abhishek Kapoor and a rock star, Shruti Hasaan meet each other, there of course, would be spark. The director met her first in consideration for a role in his film '3 Mistakes Of My Life', based on Chetan Bhagat's book. And from their first meeting itself, they have a take on. They have a lot more in common reveals a source.

"Gattu and Shruti are definitely interested in each other but it's too early to say if they will date. Shruti, who is somewhat of a wild child, was charmed by Gattu, who is known to be mature and balanced for his age. Gattu, too, in his way has always been attracted to beautiful, intelligent women who are known to be strong-willed. His list of women include Twinkle Khanna, Raveena Tandon and Pooja Bhatt. And Shruti seems to be his type of girl," a Mumbai daily quotes a source as saying.

Abhishek Bachchan’s rocking Grand finale act at IIFA Awards 2009

Abhishek Bachchan has performed the grand finale act at the IIFA 2009, held at Macao. Those who have missed out watching it live at The Venetian, Macao shall now get a chance to watch it during the telecast of the IIFA Awards 2009 on Sunday.
A source present at the awards nite told us, “Abhishek began his dance performance with the super hit track Genda Phool from his last release, Delhi 6. He followed it up with three back to back Dostana songs - Maa Da Laadla, Jaane Kyu and Desi Gal.”
“Abhishek Bachchan’s performance was greeted with a huge cheer and drew the maximum applause when it ended. He was simply magical on stage.” our source concluded.
The Junior Bachchan also won the Best Comic Actor Award for his act in Dostana at IIFA Awards 2009.