Will Aishwarya Carry Off Umrao Jaan a la Rekha?
The very thought of Umrao Jaan brings back memories of Rekha’s superlative performance in and as Umrao Jaan. When asked, fans were unanimous in their opinion that it is impossible to imagine anyone else but the glamorous Rekha as Umrao Jaan. Aishawarya Rai has taken up the gauntlet by accepting the role, but even her fans are a bit apprehensive whether the pretty Aish will be able to deliver. The million-dollar question is whether Aish will be able to add another dimension to the role that Rekha immortalized. We are waiting with baited breath for the approaching D-day. October 20 might start an interesting debate all over the Bollywood crazy country; who knows!
[…] Bollywood star couple beautiful Ashwarya Rai and debonair Abhishek Bachchan will be seen in a number of movies soon. Their fans couldn’t have asked for more. Said Shyama, a chirpy collegiate, “I am dying to see them both together. I have kept money aside from my pocket allowance to watch all their movies, and buy DVDs later.” That’s the spirit, young lady. Their movies lined up for release are Umrao Jaan, Dhoom 2, Guru, and Sarkar 2. That will be one helluva time for the Bollywood crazy fans. Though not yet confirmed, rumors have it that the much-in-love jodi has just signed a movie under the Yash Raj banner. Keep it up guys, we just can’t have enough of you. […]
October 8th, 2006 at 9:17 pm