Aiswarya Rai

Would you also like to see? Hollywoods Actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan attends the premiere of 'The Pink Panther 2' at the Ziegfeld Theater on February 3, 2009 in New York City

Sophie Choudry

Sophie Choudry Saturday Mar 15 6:30 PM Bollywood Trade News Network Sophie Choudry is going places! The actress has just replaced Malaika Arora Khan and Amrita Arora for an item number in Sanjay Gadhvi's KIDNAP. Sophie said, "Sanjay Gadhvi and I have been good friends! He had spoken to me about this song three weeks ago. I usually have refrained from doing item numbers but I could not say no to this one was because it is a crucial part of the film. The song appears during the pre-climax of the film. It is great being a part of a film in such big way. Also it involved Sanjay Dutt and I'd do anything for a respected and adored actor like him." When asked about she replacing Malaika and Amrita Sophie replied, "I am doing the song now and that is a fact! I am not aware that Malaika and Amrita were to do it. I was not in country when the news that Malaika and Amrita were to do the number splashed out in the media. I don't even care about it." Sanjay Gadhvi said that Sophie was apt for the song. "The personality that Sophie has is in sync with the look and the song. I could not have wanted anybody else for this number." Sophie had won accolades and applause for her number IN PYAR KE SIDE EFFECTS earlier

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is a 'Model Citizen' January 30 2009 21:45 PST She's one of the biggest actresses in the country and is often referred to as 'the most beautiful woman in the world,' so it's pretty easy to forget that Aishwarya came from humble beginnings before her meteoric rise to the top. The gorgeous gal was born in Mangalore before her family moved to Mumbai. And she's not just a pretty face, Aishwarya was actually a pretty good student and she had planned on a career as an architect! Thank goodness things didn't turn out as she planned! While in college, the Southern beauty began modeling on the side. In 1994 she was runner-up at the Miss India pageant, to Sushmita Sen and went on to win the Miss World title that made her famous in the same year. Here's a little known fact. She also won the 'Miss Photogenic' title at the pageant – and we can see why! Aishwarya went on to London where she upheld her title for a year and became a professional model before becoming the actress that we all know today. Aishwarya made her film debut in a Tamil movie 'Iruvar' in 1997 and then her Bollywood debut in 'Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya' in the same year opposite Bobby Deol. Aishwarya has certainly come a long way from those days, with films like, 'Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam,' 'Devdaas,' and 'Dhoom 2.' Not to mention her high profile relationships with Salman Khan and Vivek Oberoi, finally leading to her marriage to Abhishek Bachchan. Throughout the years she has modeled for a number of high profile campaigns such as, Swiss luxury watch brand Longiness, Nakshatra diamonds, and probably most notably international cosmetics brand L'Oreal! With L'Oreal, Aishwarya's ads appear alongside Hollywood stars such as, Eva Longoria, Eva Medes, and Heather Locklear. No matter what your opinion may be, there's no denying Aishwarya has achieved a highly successful career since her modeling days, and it's still continuing

Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor is about to add another notch to her belt this February as she'll be presented an award by the one and only Erin Brockovich (no not Julia Roberts who played her in the film, 'Erin Brockovich' but the real person!). As odd as it may sound Kareena Kapoor will be presented with an award for her contribution to art and cinema. Now why they're going to have world renowned environmental activist Erin Brockovich do the honors is beyond us! Exciting as it may be, seems a little out of place doesn't it? Erin Brockovich is reportedly rushing to Mumbai to present Kareena the award on time. Wow, who knew Erin even knew about Bollywood? But then again, the whole world is going Desi! Kareena Kapoor must be flying high after this news. Plus she's busy filming for her dream role in '3 Idiots' opposite Amir Khan. So maybe it's time for Kareena Kapoor to get noticed for her film roles, acting skills and awards rather than her love life with beau Saif Ali Khan! It seems like that's all anyone could talk about last year, but this year is a different story. It's been rumored that Kareena Kapoor is trying to keep her private life out of the media as she saw how much it hurt her career in 2008. Hmm... sounds like a smart choice to us! So what do you think about Kareena Kapoor receiving an award for her contribution to art and cinema? And what are your thoughts on Erin Brockovich presenting Kareena the award? Drop us a comment with your feelings on the matter!