Aishwarya Rai at Cannes 2012 pictures

While Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's look at Cannes 2012 had become an issue of national importance for some, media across the world called her post pregnancy weight issues too hot to handle. But, like a true Bachchan, the stunning former Miss World surprised quite a few at her first media call at Festival de Cannes by seeming a few kilos lighter and gleaming as ever.

Ash Day 2  - Cannes 2012  - There wasn't an inch of skin showing as Aishwarya Rai Bachchan made her second appearance this year at Cannes in the promised Abu Jani-Sandeep Khosla sari. She attended the star-studded amfAR Cinema Against AIDS Gala in this cream chikankari sari and an elaborately embroidered jacket in place of a choli.

Ash Day 2  - Cannes 2012 

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan arrives at Cannes 2012

The actor, who was expected to turn up in something Indian ("She is wearing our clothes for her entries Cannes visit," a tabloid had quoted Sandeep Khosla of Abu Jani-Sandeep Khosla fame as saying), but in a surprise move (hmm.. a pleasant one) the actor was spotted wearing a pretty Angelo Katsapis dress. Thankfully, Ash chose to keep it simple by letting her hair down, literally.

Ash Day3  - Cannes 2012

Ash Day3  - Cannes 2012

Ash Day3  - Cannes 2012

First appearance down, the actor is now expected to wear an Abu Jani-Sandeep Khosla creation (most probably a be an off-white sari with a zardozi border or a chikankari anarkali suit) at the red carpet.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan arrives at Cannes 2012 

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who is reportedly being dressed by Abu Jani-Sandeep Khosla at Cannes this year, has just been sighted in an Angelo Katsapis maxidress. Ash, who's Cannes wardrobe has been a closely guarded secret so far, was expected to make all her appearances wearing traditional Indian dress.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan arrives at Cannes 2012 

It's a BOY for Shilpa Shetty !!

It's a BOY for Shilpa Shetty !!

It's a BOY for Shilpa Shetty !!

Actress Shilpa Shetty, delivered the child in the early hours at a hospital in Khar, Mumbai. Raj, doting husband and proud father, was by Shilpa's side all through till the time of her delivery. He tweeted: "God has blessed us with a beautiful baby boy. Both mother and baby are fine. I am thrilled to bits!!!!!! A big thank you to my wife @TheShilpaShetty for the bestest gift ever."


Delivery was around 7 AM IST Monday morning, Raj Kundra let the world know on a micro-blogging site how happy he was to have been blessed with a baby boy.

Shilpa's mother and sister Shamita were present at the hospital along with Raj and his family. At about 11 am, Raj again tweeted and let the world know that both mother and baby were resting. The filmi world was prompt in wishing the couple and the baby. In fact, all who attended Shilpa's baby shower, which was hosted earlier this month by sister Shamita Shetty along with Kiran Bawa and Rupali Shah, sent their wishes to the couple. When contacted, Malaika Arora Khan said, "Congratulations to Shilpa and Raj! Of course, we will be visiting them." Actress Raveena Tandon Thadani too expressed her joy. "We will be visiting Shilpa and Raj as soon as Shilpa is allowed visitors. Congratulations to both of them." Even actor Arjan Bajwa extended his best wishes to the couple. He said, "Congratulations to both of them, for the new born baby boy. May his future be bright. Lots of love and best wishes."

Happy Notes Bipasha Basu (@bipsluvurself): @TheShilpaShetty and Raj Congratulations on the birth of your little baby boy! So happy for you both!Love!

Neil Nitin Mukesh (@NeilNMukesh): Yipee just got news that Shilpa and Raj have welcomed their new born son. Yipeeeee loads of love to them both! And kisses to the baby.

R. Madhavan (ActorMadhavan): @TheRajKundra CONGRATS Bro.. May the Boy make you the PROUDEST Parents EVER.. Sooo Happy for you and Shilpa. Yipeeeeeeeee.

Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd): Congratulationnnssss @TheShilpaShetty @TheRajKundra on the arrival of the bundle of joy- lotsa love

Farah Khan Ali (@FarahKhanAli): Congratulations to @TheShilpaShetty and @TheRajKundra on the birth of their new born son. God bless him with health wealth and happiness.

Vivek Oberoi (@vivek_oberoi): Congratulations to @TheShilpaShetty and @TheRajKundra on the birth of their baby boy! God bless :)

Weight issues for Aishwarya

Weight issues force Aishwarya to skip Cannes?

Mumbai: All those who were waiting for a glimpse of Aishwarya Rai's daughter at the Cannes Film Festival this year would have to bite dust yet again.


Buzz has it that Ash might not attend Cannes Film Festival that is to be held from May 16.

While reasons of her backing out from the prestigious event may vary from work commitments to taking care of her baby, strong rumour doing the rounds suggest that she is skipping the annual event because of her weight.

Ash gained 'oodles of weight' after the birth of her daughter and when she was spotted in a fat avatar recently at an event, the pictures set off a buzz on the internet and social media.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has been a regular at Cannes ever since she paved the way for Bollywood to be highlighted at international forums. And it was reported earlier that Ash would attend the event in the company of her 5-month old daughter.

Cannes Film fest holds a reputation of showcasing the best of the movies along with some avant garde fashion displayed by guests who attend the event. And, given Ash's current shape, her withdrawal from the event doesn't seem like a bad idea.


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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan may never return to Bollywood movies again

Ever since the news of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan becoming pregnant came out, we have not seen much of her. During her pregnancy she preferred staying at home and did not venture out even after the delivery. Though Ash is enjoying her motherhood, so much so that at present she has no movie in her kitty, except for Ladies and Gentlemen, which was supposed to get released in 2012. Ladies and Gentlemen is to be directed by Rajkumar Santoshi and Abhishek Bachchan is to play in the lead role opposite her. But now story is all together different, Ash was spotted with double chin and too much of weight, which make her chances of returning to the movies rare.

However, as of now we see no signs of her getting back on the sets. In the latest revealed pictures of Ash we could easily see that she has gained lots of weight, post pregnancy. And sadly she is making no effort of losing those extra kilos. In the few public appearances that she makes she has come as a shock, and from her present scenario it is clear that at present she is in no position to resume her acting career.

Nevertheless, we hope that former Miss World who has ruled the hearts of millions, continues to do so by entertaining her fans. As of now here's wishing her all the best and we hope to see a lot of her in the future.

Emraan, Esha sizzle in 'Jannat 2'

MUMBAI: Model Esha Gupta, who is making her foray into acting through Jannat 2 feels that the movie will do very well.

"It's a Bhatt camp film. The film is going to be amazing because of the music. Thanks to Pritam, we have got amazing music already and the star already, you know, Emraan Hashmi! What else do you think is the USP of the film," said the 26-year-old.

Esha who was crowned Miss India International in 2007 and also featured in the Kingfisher calendar, added that she is lucky to have bagged the film.

Directed by Kunal Deshmukh, Jannat 2, a crime thriller is a sequel to the 2008-film Jannat and is set to hit theatres May 4.

"Jannat 2" director Kunal Deshmukh promises sizzling chemistry between the movie's lead actors Emraan Hashmi and Esha Gupta. He claims that they will be the talk of the town when the film hits the screens.

" 'Jannat 2' is about arms trade, but it's not some serious expose or anything like that. In fact what people should look out for is the chemistry between Emraan and Esha," said Deshmukh.

"I feel everyone will talk about that once they watch them on the big screen," he added.

The music of the movie, co-produced by Fox Star Studios and Vishesh Films, was launched here Tuesday night.

The video of a few songs including "Tu hi mera" and "Tera deedaar hua" were screened at the music launch.

"Jannat 2" hits theatres May 4 2012