Bollywood star sheds the flab for new film role

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Abhishek Bachchan who is always known to be on a little heavier side has bid a good adieu to his fat by becoming 15 kgs lesser in weight for his character in Mani Ratnam's Ravan. Not only his body but his hair has also been trimmed to give his character a real feel.

A source reveals, "Mani Ratnam wants Abhishek to have a chiseled body for the role of Ravan. This is why Abhishek is working hard on his body. Mani also suggested that Abhishek sport a crew cut so that he looks convincing as Ravan. Hakim Alim has worked on Abhishek's new hairstyle."

"Most of the actors including Abhishek Bachchan and Ravi Kishan have got this haircut. They all look so different now."Well it would be great to watch a chiseled Abhishek Bachchan, after a long long time, his unshaven fat look was getting quite boring for us.

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Gul Panag Has a Crush on Abhishek

Gul Panag after a long time is seen in a typical commercial flick and what more she has got a bold and sizzling make-over and she is looking absolutely stunning.This bold beauty has lately confessed that she has a crush on Abhishek when she was asked about her ideal guy.

She said, “Most girls would love to choose Hrithik (even though he is happily married) as he is the ‘take home and show mom’ type of guy. If I wanted somebody more interesting, then it would have to be Bachchan Junior.”

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I Admire Abhishek: Aishwarya Rai

Aishwarya Rai who was recently at the inauguration of a Longines store in New Delhi, was more than forthcoming talking about her hubby dearest Abhishek Bachchan. She was her usual chirpy self and could stop gushing about Abhi.Drona might not have got rave reviews but Ash is all praises for Abhi.

“I think he’s a wonderful actor. I’ve always admired his approach to his work. You have to admire all the actors (in Drona), I did. Abhishek played Drona realistically. I viewed the film through a child’s eyes. It has to be perceived as a fantasy adventure,” she said.
Ash maintains that Abhi is a mature actor who understands cinema well enough to make good career decisions.

He understands cinema so well that he is not afraid of taking risks. He stands by his family, friends all the time and because of this I identify a lot with him,” she gushed.
“I know him for a very long time now. Together we have grown from actors to colleagues to friends and now we share a very special bond. It is definitely a nice feeling,” she added.

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Drona Movie Review

All hype no show – Wish I could give this one line review of Drona. Disappointing fare from Goldie Behl.

Like all super hero films the story is simple – Hero fights to save the world from a villain who wants to be immortal. The only difference being, that this superhero is straight out of Indian mythology with an Indian look.
The biggest pain in the movie was Kay Kay Menon’s character Riz Raizada. Poor characterization puts Menon’s effort to waste. The character seems to be inspired by Batman’s Joker. His weird and garish wardrobe and hairstyle makes him look like a gay… really a torture.

The movie reminded me of that tacky serial of our childhood Alif Laila where the virtuous desi-super hero fights all odds to beat the villain. The challenges that Drona faces to succeed in his mission are far from impressive. The sword fights and car chases are all clichéd.

Abhishek Bachchan, quite honestly speaking is unsuitable for the role of a Super hero. One cannot help but make the unjust comparison with Hrithik Roshan in Krrish. Also, he lacks the physique of an action hero; he should work that belly flab out.

Priyanka Chopra could’ve been called the saving grace if her character was a little stronger. Jaya Bachchan has a small role, in most of which is she seems she is almost crying.

However, the actual saving grace of Drona is the special effects of the movie. The only thing you could bear the movie for. Otherwise a movie with a lousy story, average performances and poor screenplay and direction could just be called a ‘waste of time and effort’.

By the end of the movie… I really felt sorry for Abhishek who had so many hopes from this movie.

Rating 1.5/5

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Abhi-Ash head to Kerala

Bollywood’s supercouple Abhishek and Aishwarya are heading to God’s own country - Kerala for filming Mani Ratnam’s Ravan.

According to sources, Mani has already selected the site, which is a dense forest near Athirapally waterfalls. Abhi-Ash will arrive at the location next week and till then Mani will be shooting with other cast members.

Previously Mani directed Aishwarya Rai at the same location for Barso Re song from Guru.

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Ash praises Abhi

Aishwarya Rai insists that she identifies with hubby Abhishek Bachchan a lot and also shares a special bond with him.

She says, “I admire him (Abhishek) for his approach to work. He understands cinema so well that he is not afraid of taking risks. He stands by his family, friends all the time and because of this I identify a lot with him.”
She adds, “I know him for a very long time now. Together we have grown from actors to colleagues to friends and now we share a very special bond. It is definitely a nice feeling.”

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I don't mind being overshadowed by Aishwarya

Abhishek Bachchan, who is all geared up for the release of "Drona" this week, says he doesn't mind being overshadowed by his wife Aishwarya Rai.
At this year's Cannes Film Festival attended by him and his wife, Abhishek was repeatedly asked how it felt to be overshadowed by his wife.

"Although the intention behind such questions is obviously not honourable, I don't get rattled at all. It's a pleasure to be overshadowed by the most beautiful woman in the world. I had a ball doing the 'Unforgettable' concerts with Aishwarya," Abhishek told IANS.

After "Guru", the actor is teaming up with his wife once again for Mani Ratnam's next film.

"I know I'll have a great time shooting Mani Ratnam's film with her. Right now I'm looking forward to her return from Brazil," he said.

Aishwayra was in Brazil shooting for Shankar's "Robot". Abhishek said he was looking forward to Aishwarya's presence at the premiere of "Drona".

"It sounds very romantic to say my wife is flying down especially to be at my film's premiere. But sadly, it is not true. Her schedule for Shankar's 'Robot' was supposed to wrap up a week before the premiere, and it did. So she was going to be in Mumbai for the 'Drona' premiere anyway.

"Having said this, let me add, she'd have come back to Mumbai for the occasion from any part of the world even if she was shooting."

Aishwarya was recently in Paris to shoot the latest L'Oreal ad. Both her in-laws, Jaya and Amitabh Bachchan, were also there, but they couldn't meet her.

"Yes they were there. Unfortunately ma and pa left a day before Aishwarya arrived in Paris. Pa had to be back to shoot a television programme to promote the 'Unforgettable' concerts in India."

"Yes, the 'Unforgettable' concerts are now going to be staged in India, beginning with Mumbai.

"We're in the process of working out the venues and dates. There'll be more time for all this once 'Drona' is released,"said Abhishek.

Directed by Goldie Behl, "Drona" also stars Priyanka Chopra and Kay Kay Menon.

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Abhishek Bachchan features in TV soap to promote 'Drona'

The cast and crew of popular TV series "Balika Vadhu" played perfect host to actor Abhishek Bachchan, who made a short stopover on the sets of the show recently to promote his much talked about action fantasy "Drona", which is releasing Thursday.
Abhishek was spotted in conversation with the lead characters of the show Anandi and Jagdish, played by Avika Gor and Avinash Mukherjee respectively.

The actor has even shot for a special episode with the complete cast of the serial. The special episode will air on channel Colors Thursday.

While shooting for this episode, Abhishek also picked up the popular Rajasthani accent used by the cast in the show and referred to his wife Aishwarya as "beendhni" (wife), said a press release.

This will be Abhishek's second appearance on a show of the channel to promote his film. Last week, he made a surprise appearance in reality TV show "Bigg Boss 2", interacted with host Shilpa Shetty and met the inmates staying in the "Bigg Boss" house.

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Abhishek Had A Close Escape from the Delhi Blast!

Abhishek Bachchan had a real close escape from yesterday’s Delhi Bomb Blasts. Amitabh Bachchan wrote on his blog that the traffic jam prevented Abhishek reaching Cannaught Place at the time of the blast. And he is safe today.

Bachchan writes, “Abhishek had left in the afternoon for New Delhi and was on his way to Connaught Place for a function he had to attend. Minutes away from there, the traffic became a snarl and he knew he would not make it in time so he asked to turn back. And the blast happened just then !!”
He further wrote how Abhishek felt, “Shattered and shocked he called to say he was alright. Close.”

Bachchan sympathises with the victims of terror strike and writes,”But what of those that bore the brunt. Innocent unaware and victims…We live in difficult times. What kind of an environment are we leaving behind for our next generation. Or do we not concern ourselves with that. We need peace and harmony. Such wonderful and easy words to type on a computer. So difficult to achieve.”
Indeed! Those who lost their lives in the blast, may their souls rest in peace. And those who lost their family members and closed ones, may they find strength to cope with the loss.

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