Aishwaraya Rai - Hrithik Roshan Vs exquesite Urdu

The determination to see Jodhaa-Akbar release on time is no longer unreal.

Post-production work on Ashutosh Gowariker magnum opus is on full swing.

The editing and dubbing are going on simultaneously.

Speaking exclusively to me Ashutosh says, "I'm currently editing the film in Mumbai. It's not an easy task."

Considering the canvas of the storytelling this could well be the director's toughest film yet.

"That isn't all. Aishwarya is shooting in Hyderabad. So she'll dub in that city. While Hrithik will dub in Mumbai,"says Ashutosh.

On top of it there are dozens of other actors, big or small, whose dubbing has to be done under the strictest supervision to make sure that the Urdu dialogues are in place and the pronunciation is impeccable.

In fact Hrithik and Aishwarya have been working doubly hard on their dialogues to live up to Ashutosh's exacting standards.

I have the best wife in the world: Abhishek

Now there is one more reason for the Bachchan's to smile. Bahurani Ash has once again made it to the list of top 10 beautiful women in the world. She is voted on the list which was about the 100 most beautiful women, in the July issue of Harpers and Queen. The list is topped by Angelina Jolie followed by model Christy Turlingron.

Ash has been ranked ninth two years ago as well. Wonder what Abhishek has to say. He has been saying that he has the best wife in the world. Guess he wont we too surprised after all! At 33, it's wonderful that he has been able to hold on to her beauty and booty as well. Lets hope she gives her hubby – who is younger to her – a lesson or two on looking fitter and better.

Meri Biwi Aishwarya Rocks!

Abhishek Bachchan says it is too early to feel any change after marrying Aishwarya Rai, a news report said on Monday.

He was shooting for Laaga Chunri Mein Daag at a suburban studio and took a short break to talk.

“Give me some time. It's not like she is waiting for me when I get back home. Things around me may have changed, but I am the same old Abhishek, a Boston student once, now an actor just married. It's no big deal,” a daily quoted Abshishek as saying.

“Ash is working too, you know,” he added.

The couple will now work together in Sarkar 2 in which Aishwarya will play a powerful woman who manages mob business.

Directed by Ram Gopal Varma, the movie is a sequel to the 2005 hit Sarkar about a ruthless mob boss played by Amitabh Bachchan. The three will appear on screen together in the movie. They had earlier worked together in Bunti or Babli.

“I am looking forward to working with my wife. She is a wonderful co-star,” Abhishek said.

“But whether she will get us a dabba of home-cooked food and whether the sets will resemble our home, you've got to ask Ash,” he said.

Speaking to the press for the first time following her marriage, Aishwarya also started off by promoting brand Bachchan.

"I feel blessed, I think it's wonderful to be married to your best friend. There is immense love and respect. I have the most wonderful father-in-law and mother-in-law, who treat me like their daughter," she told.

Her effusive praise for the Bachchan brand turned to evasive circumspection, befitting an Indian bahu, when quizzed what kind of a husband was Abhishek.

"If I start on that, we'll have to get onto an autobiography… there are too many details involved. In short, I'm in a happy place."

Interestingly, Aishwarya gave an insight into Bachchan's desire to make amends for the huge controversy over the exclusive Abhishek - Aishwarya wedding guest list.

"We do hope that in future, during a festival or our anniversary, we will have a larger celebration. The family has always partied and will continue to do so."

Aishwarya denies she and Abhishek broke many hearts when they married on 20 April, 2007.

"Going by the emails and letters, people are happy for us. We saw so much happiness, both among men as well as women… So contrary to what is assumed, our marriage hasn't broken hearts. We can feel it."

Why everyone still hates Ash-Abhi?

The fallout from the 'Wedding of the Year' seems to still be reverberating around Bollywood.

According to an Indian portal, it has now affected director Karan Johar. The 35-year-old director and talk show host is caught between the rest of Bollywood and Amitabh Bachchan.

It has been nearly two months since his son Abhishek married Aishwarya Rai in a grand wedding, but Amitabh's decision to leave out a large number of Bollywood's denizens from the nuptial guest list is still stinging for some.

When Karan announced that he is casting Aishwarya and Abhishek in his new project - the duo is now considered to be a box-office goldmine - his good friend and frequent collaborator, Shah Rukh Khan said he wouldn't participate in the film.

The 42-year-old actor has worked on most of Karan's films under the latter's company, Dharma Productions.

That decision could also be attributed to the simmering rivalry between Shah Rukh and the 64-year-old Amitabh. There are also actors who don't want to work the newly weds for fear of being overshadowed by them.

Meanwhile, a national newspaper reported that Saif Ali Khan, who had apparently agreed to work with Aishwarya and Abhishek in the venture, has pulled out.

While his busy schedule was the official reason, the Indian media speculated that the 36-year-old actor might have been afraid of having his star diminished by the couple.

The newspaper cited an unnamed source who said, “The dates could have been adjusted. But (Saif) decided to let go.”

Aishwarya & Abhishek in IIFA 2007

Abhishek & Aishwarya arriving in IIFA 2007, Yorkshire. They were the major attraction of the show and were covered by major british media agencies.

Abhishek & Aishwarya arriving in IIFA 2007, Yorkshire. They were the major attraction of the show this year.

The International Indian Film Academy Awards in Sheffield, England

Bollywood stars Aishwarya Rai, right, and her husband Abhishek Bachchan arrive on stage to present the best picture award during the International Indian Film Academy awards at the Hallam FM Arena in Sheffield, England, Saturday June 9, 2007. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)

The International Indian Film Academy Awards in Sheffield, England

Bollywood stars Aishwarya Rai, right, and her husband Abhishek Bachchan arrive on stage to present the best picture award during the International Indian Film Academy awards at the Hallam FM Arena in Sheffield, England, Saturday June 9, 2007. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)

The International Indian Film Academy Awards in Sheffield, England

Bollywood stars Aishwarya Rai, right, and her husband Abhishek Bachchan arrive on stage to present the best picture award during the International Indian Film Academy awards at the Hallam FM Arena in Sheffield, England, Saturday June 9, 2007. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)