Ash-Sonam Controversy

Since the day, the two have been part of the same cosmetic brand Loreal.And since then, the Aishwarya Bachchan – Sonam Kapoor controversy refuses to die down too.

Both Ash and Sonam seem to be in no mood of calling it quits from the war of words. Just a few weeks back Sonam had taken a dig at Aishwarya by calling her 'Aunty Ji' as she had starred with her dad Anil Kapoor. Now, Aishwarya has hit back at her by calling her just another junior actress.

While inaugurating a beauty school for the cosmetic giant L'Oreal Aishwarya said that the issue had been blown up by the media. Aishwarya also said that there was no competition between her and Sonam and as the Saawariya girl was just another junior actress. She added that nowhere seniors need to compete with their juniors to prove themselves.

Sonam and Aishwarya have been engaged in a war of words ever since L'Oreal had chosen Sonam as the young face of their brand. Sonam had stated that she was the young face while Ash represented the older one.

Ash did not take this dig at her age kindly and made sure Sonam missed the opportunity to walk the Red Carpet with other beauties of the world during the Cannes Film Festival.

Karate Man teaches Aishwairya

‘It was a memorable experience’ recalled ‘Karate’ Ramesh, who runs Japan Shito-Ryu karate school in Vellore for over 30 years, which is affiliated to the World Karate Federation.

He said that a couple of weeks back he had received a phone call from Peter Hein, the stunt master for Endiran, offering him to coach for Aishwarya Rai, the basics of karate.

Cover of Shito-Ryu Karate

‘I readily agreed because it is a lifetime offer to work in the mega movie’ Ramesh noted. In the movie, the heroine learns karate from the hero. ‘While the hero Rajnikanth already knows these steps, I had to coach the heroine and her friends’ Ramesh claimed.

In addition, Ramesh also appears in the climax fight scene as a Black Cat commando member. According to him, Aishwarya was a quick learner and without much rehearsal she was able to repeat the karate movements.

He has already acted for a Manirathnam movie Iruvar (1997) in which Aishwarya was the heroine, where he duped for Mohanlal in some fight sequences.

He used to watch Aishwarya Rai from a distance in that movie. But now when he had the opportunity to coach her for Endiran’, it was an awesome experience for the karate Man.

Ash-Sonam Catfight Begins

Aishwarya Rai-Sonam Kapoor seems to be in a mood of a catfight as of now. In a foray to take revenge with the Bachchan Bahu who reportedly stopped Sonam from walking the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival after Sonam had said during the L'Oreal product launch that she is the young face of L’Oreal while Ash represents the older generation.

Ash had been badly remarked by Sonam as Aunty ji. Ash is hurt by this
remark and had even demanded an apology from this two movie old naughty Kapoor.

But Sonam has gone ahead in seeking revenge and has started calling Aishwarya Rai ‘Aunty ji’ among her close friends. And she also tries to justify this.

“Ash has worked with my dad so I have to call her Aunty na,” she says candidly.

Ash has not reacted to this statement yet and this may be an indication of the beginning of a major catfight between the Bachchan Bahu and Sonam Kapoor.

Let’s see what’s in store for the two beauties of Bollywood and whether being called an 'Aunty ji' really triggers Ash off or she decides to maintain her calm and forgive Sonam.

Aish has no right to crush Sonam’s dream

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has no right to crush Sonam Kapoor’s dream. There should be healthy rivalry always. Actually, Aishwarya Rai didn’t like the idea of Sonam Kapoor becoming the brand ambassador of L’Oreal.

At the same time, Sonam Kapoor accidentally said some words, which went against Aishwarya. Meanwhile, L’Oreal has rejected these “rumors”. L’Oreal says, “It was company’s decision not to send Sonam Kapoor to the Cannes Film Festival. There would be a lot more chances for Sonam to attend Film Festivals in Europe.”

L’Oreal has tried to clear the mess in its statement, but I think, it’s Aishwarya Rai only, who pressurized the company not to send Sonam to the Cannes. Anyhow, it’s not fair.

It was meant to be an event where L’Oreal would shine in all its light as apart from Ash, Eva and Michelle, the star of the film, Penelope Cruz was also going to be at the premiere.

Still, the truth has to come out and whatever it might be, Aishwarya would stay in the tinsel town for a few years as the leading lady, but Sonam Kapoor has more time. She’s here to stay for a long time. So there must not be any rivalry between the two stars.

Aiswairya Rai attends Cannes'09 with Abhishek

Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai have taken off for the Cannes International Film Festival 2009 in France.

They've both gone on a personal invitation from the Cannes fest folk. Aishwarya attends the event's opening or closing every year, depending on availability of time. This year, Abhishek decided to accompany his wife.

The couple, however, will return in a few days time. Ash resumes shooting with Akshay Kumar for Vipul Shah's Instant Replay. Abhi joins father Amitabh Bachchan for another schedule of Balki's Paa.

The actress, who is a part of the jury since 1993 was spotted at the premiere of the opening film Up wearing a white ruffled gown that clung to her perfect figure. Completely stunning, holding a swarovski red box clutch, the actress wore red peep-toe heels, pearl drop
earrings and rings.

Later, Abhishek Bachchan inaugurated the India Pavillion on the Cannes
beach front. However, Ash did not accompany her husband for this event
disappointing many who expected her there.