Shilpa Shetty plans Indian curry house chain in UK

Indian actress Shilpa Shetty, who was bullied and insulted on "Celebrity Big Brother," is to open a chain of Indian curry restaurants in Britain.

Shetty's agent said the flagship of Shilpa Shetty eateries will be in London, and other shops will be located throughout the country.

"Work is moving very swiftly and final details are being drawn up. Shilpa believes her new-found popularity in Britain will guarantee the success of the Shilpa Shetty Dining Hall chain," The Sun quoted Shilpa's agent, Farhath Hussain, as saying.

The 31-year-old actress is also believed to be looking to buy a house in London.

The Bollywood actress hit global headlines after she was intimidated and offended by some of the Big Brother housemates, triggering allegations of racial abuse.

Shilpa's agent also revealed that she had declined a proposal to be in Australia's Celebrity BB, saying: "She has moved on in life and would not like to repeat herself."

Shilpa grabbed more attention recently in India when, during an AIDS awareness appearance, she was kissed by U.S. actor Richard Gere. (ANI)

Aishwarya Rai will live with her in-laws and adopt her husband

Bollywood bride Aishwarya Rai will live with her in-laws and adopt her husband’s family name, her movie icon father-in-law Amitabh Bachchan said in an interview published on Thursday.
The emerald-eyed former Miss World, who wed Bollywood heart-throb Abhishek Bachchan in a traditional Hindu ceremony last Friday, “will live with us,” he told the Times of India.
“This decision came voluntarily from both Abhishek and Aishwarya,” said Amitabh Bachchan, a prolific actor who has a vast international fan base from South Asia to the Middle East and Africa and is known simply as “the Big B”.
Many Indian couples live with their in-laws after their marriage, although an increasing number are setting up home on their own.
Amitabh Bachchan said his new daughter-in-law “desires to use Bachchan as her surname” and had already signed her autograph using that name – the most famous in Bollywood.
The 33-year-old, who won the Miss World title in 1994, will continue her cinema career.
He said he and his wife, Jaya, “have insisted that Aishwarya must continue with her acting career. There is no problem or issue with us.” Amitabh Bachchan’s wife Jaya was a well-known actress who largely retired from cinema after getting married and there had been media speculation that Aishwarya might do the same.
Her marriage with Abhishek Bachchan, 32, has created Bollywood’s “ultimate power couple,

French honeymoon for Aishwarya Bachchan & Abhishek Bachchan

FRENCH CONNECTION: Ash and Abhishek will spend most of their time in France during their 15-day Europe honeymoon.

New Delhi: So, another mystery surrounding Ash-Abhi is finally over.

After much speculation about their honeymoon destination, it’s now official that Bollywood’s star couple Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai are headed for a French honeymoon.

The newly-weds would catch an early morning flight on Friday for France and will be spend their time mostly there during their fortnight stay in Europe.

After hogging the limelight for their “private” wedding, the couple remained in news when they visited Tirupati temple in Andhra Pradesh along with their family and close friends.

It was there that they had their first brush with controversy with devotees complaining in no uncertain terms about the celebrities being meted out VIP treatment at their cost.

The Tirupati Temple board has since banned VIP temple entries.

Aishwarya Rai Weds Abhishek Bachchan Wedding Album

Aishwarya Rai weds Abhishek Bachchan. A Photo Album

Its a Moment when two stars tied a bond
In the presence of other stars. Aishwarya Rai weds Abhishek Bachchan.
Aishwarya Rai weds Abhishek Bachchan. A Memorable Moment
Aishwarya Rai weds Abhishek Bachchan
Aishwarya Rai weds Abhishek Bachchan.
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Aishwarya Rai weds Abhishek Bachchan. A Memorable Moment
Aishwarya Rai weds Abhishek Bachchan. A Memorable Moment

Aishwarya Rai Weds Abhishek Bachchan Wedding Album

Tirupati makes VIPs 'equal' for God

Tirupati makes VIPs 'equal' for God

Newly-wed couple Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan's celebrity status has been seriously downgraded in the eyes of Lord Venkateshwara.

The actors will be among a host of other VIPs who shall no longer get a special darshan of the lord at Tirupati.

The board governing the temple has decided that there will be no “fast-tracking” for what it terms non-protocol celebrities.

"We have decided that non-government protocol will not be given special treatment," said TTD Executive Officer Ramanat Chatri.

This means all filmstars, business magnates and sportspersons will now be reduced to “mere mortals” like the thousands of others who visit the temple everyday.

So Bachchans, Ambanis, Vijay Mallya, Sachin Tendulkar and others in the pilgrim powerlist will have to fall into line.

And there are more restrictions - no special darshan on Friday, Saturday or Sunday or in the evenings on any other day.

The only good news for celebrities is that the temple authorities will provide security to them. So the new Mrs Bachchan need not worry about getting mobbed.

"She is a celebrity, a former Miss Universe (sic), so we will take care of the security of celebrities,” clarified Chatri.

While some allege inqiury being initiated into the Bachchan family visit to the shrine reeks of politics, devotees are heaving a sigh of relief for not having to wait any longer in serpentine queues for a darshan while celebrities get their way around.

Incidentally, Amitabh Bachcahn is one of the biggest contributors to this temple. Last year alone he donated Rs 51 lakh to the shrine.

So will this decision by temple authorities plug this almost steady flow of cash? Not to worry, says devotees, the Tirumala temple is still the richest in the country.

Ash-Abhi Wedding Album

Ash-Abhi Wedding Album


It was a much-publicised wedding only a few were invited to but here's an exclusive look at some moments from the Abhishek-Aishwarya wedding and their visit to Tirupati.

Aishwarya & Abhishek Wedding

Bollywood Wedding of the Year 2007

Video Of Abhishek and Aishwarya Wedding Celebrations! Abhishek Aishwarya wedding would be the greatest events in the Indian History.Aishwarya Rai Abhishek Bachchan marriage is perhaps the biggest event Bollywood will see this year.It was one of the most guarded moments of the Aishwarya Rai-Abhishek Bachchan wedding.

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