Hey, did any of you guys see Aishwarya Rai on Letterman Tuesday night??

Just wondering what you thought...

a friend sent me the following links:

David letterman.... http://www.thedownloadvault.com/freewareweb.com_TO39/letterman-feb8.wmv Right click and save target to your computer.

60 minutes..... http://aishwaryaworld.com/60minutesfull.htm

I thought she did well in both :thumbup:

a friend sent me the following links:

David letterman.... http://www.thedownloadvault.com/freewareweb.com_TO39/letterman-feb8.wmv Right click and save target to your computer.

60 minutes..... http://aishwaryaworld.com/60minutesfull.htm

I thought she did well in both :thumbup:

I tried saving the letterman link, but apparently the link isn't working. :)

I tried saving the letterman link, but apparently the link isn't working. :)

oh really? it works when i do it. well u could try going to this link and then scrolling all the way down to "missed it?" and try to open the link from there. just click on it and save it to ur comp first. hope it works :thumbup:

http://www.freewareweb.com/lettermanfeb8.shtml

^ Yep! Thanks for the link. Now I can finally catch up on what everyone was making a big deal about :laugh: .

i thought she did horrible on the letterman show. she wouldn't talk to him and answer his questions and make some really smart comments towards him. andddd she basically dissed americans when she said "we don't have to make appointments to eat dinner with our parents" and the clip that was showed portrayed the same animosity towards americans. all in all, she could have done ALOT better.

I saw the clip, and yes, I think she could've done much better as well. Ms. Rai has a major attitude problem, and she does think she is "all that". When asked what was her "big break", she responded with Devdas?? I mean, first of all, that movie was plain crap (they butchered the Bengali pronounciations, and the movie was good for the elaborate sets); and she was recognized as the first Indian to garner Miss World and Universe (I believe). However, since I am not a bollywood freak, my second guess would've been Taal (I am sure this wasn't her first Hindi film). And yes, that clip that they aired was dissing the ignorance of Americans. Whoever chooses to air such clips, would have had more sense to air a better clip. Anyhoo.....

That was the worst late night interview I have ever seen.

It was awkward for her, it was awkward for him, and it was awkward for me. :confused:

Dave looked like he held back because he didn't want to start an international incident, understandable because Aishwarya Rai looked like she wanted to kill him. :rolleyes:

Dave Letterman is an icon here in the U.S. She's representing Bollywood, and she should have been a little bit more deferential. She should have asked the producers to script some funny jokes for her before hand, because she is not funny or spontaneous. Instead, she had an attitude, and made some really sarcastic comments about American families. Also, she got offended when Dave used the words "when you were a young girl", she's over 30 now. She's not a "young girl".

She didn't make much effort to answer Dave's question. When he asked about her living with her parents (a question she's gotten before numerous times), she didn't respond with something witty but with an unpleasant comment about Americans. :thumbdown

With her acting arrogant and offended, and giving one word responses to his questions, it's obvious that Letterman didn't say a whole lot. Sure the audience was laughing, but it was a kind of nervous laughter, prodded on by the producers hitting the "Laughter" Light. I'm not a Letterman fan, but this is one instance where I think he did pretty much everything he could, but was not able to salvage an awful situation.

I mean seriously, this was the worst interview I've ever seen on late night TV. Makes me embarrassed to be an Indian. :(

If folks in Bollywood want to break through to Hollywood, they need some people who actually get Americans. They need to leave the attitude back home.

"Whoever chooses to air such clips, would have had more sense to air a better clip. Anyhoo....."

Yup, that definitely exarcebated the culture clash.

Culture clash is all I got out of that interview. There was no need for there to be a culture clash. I've seen the Late Night guys interview foreign movie stars all the time - Chinese stars and Europeans that speak broken English - and they have a good laugh throughout it all. That interview just left people with a bad taste in their mouths. If that's your first experience with Bollywood (as it was for many Americans), you're not going to want to sample more.

Aishwariya has an attitude problem, there is nothing more to it. Due to the amoutn of attention she recieves due to the Bollywood industry, she has really developed this arrogance complex. Any interview she has given (over here in Toronto) were always filled with a "I am better than you" tone.

I read somewhere that she's done very little publicity for her movie here in the U.S. No press conference, which is very unusual. Maybe the producers are holding her back on purpose, because they know it will not be helpful.

Nightline recently had a feature on Bollywood in America. It was interesting. They interviewed a number of Indian actors/actresses who were much more pleasant than Aishwarya Rai. Nightline took the optimistic angle that Bollywood could be the next big thing here in the U.S.

I personally don't think Indian movies are going to "break through" to non-Indians living here in the U.S. Most Hindi films are musicals, and musicals aren't that good when they're in a different language. Foreign films in general don't do that well, because Hollywood is very competitive in the movie industry, and America is the home of Hollywood. It's for the same reason that the Japanese don't buy a whole lot of foreign made electronics and the French don't drink too much foreign wine. Nothing wrong with that, it's just the reality of preferences. Indian movies do well in the Middle East and in Africa, which are captive markets, with a socially conservative culture that often frowns upon Hollywood productions. Again, nothing wrong with that.

That said, I think there's a good chance for Bollywood actors to cross over into Hollywood films (in roles other than "man at gas station"). I hope Aishwarya Rai has not poisoned the well for others.

Aishwariya has an attitude problem, there is nothing more to it. Due to the amoutn of attention she recieves due to the Bollywood industry, she has really developed this arrogance complex. Any interview she has given (over here in Toronto) were always filled with a "I am better than you" tone.
I disagree with you....i think that ash was great on the letterman show......n i dont think she has a attitude probelm......n even if she did it hardly matters coz she has millions of fans all round the world(believe it or not)n she is a great actress n she is beautiful......n u have to agree that she is Better than most of the useless actresses who do nothing more than showing of their skin n then some more of it n then acting as if they r wonderful actresses......
She is the PRIDE OF INDIA
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid87/p2b6373a8d3b4084b30d25e2e08fd2a42/fa9a7d00.jpg
http://www.poorbuthappy.com/colombia/images/aishw-3187.jpg

I disagree with you....i think that ash was great on the letterman show......n i dont think she has a attitude probelm......n even if she did it hardly matters coz she has millions of fans all round the world(believe it or not)n she is a great actress n she is beautiful......n u have to agree that she is Better than most of the useless actresses who do nothing more than showing of their skin n then some more of it n then acting as if they r wonderful actresses......
She is the PRIDE OF INDIA


or how about those actresses who are in musicals even though they can't sing a lick. I watched that interview and it's obvious she knows nothing about american media and was not prepared for a talk show interview, all her answers were so blunt and dull. She said about indian movies - art imitates life

Indian movies - all love stories in the land of arranged marriage and conservative ideals

actors singing and dancing to songs, sung by people too ugly to make it onto the movie screen.

i know people love bollywood movies, but you criticize actresses for just showing skin, but all bollywood is a bunch of single minded love stories with actors who do flashy dances and lip sync, isn't really that hard to mouth the lyrics to a song(usually a pseudo rip off of some older american song/beat) . I hate musicals in the US as well, but at least the actors are doing the singing.
bollywood makes all these movies, but it's obvious that no one is willing to take any chances to do a movie outside this format. Spanish, French, Japanese, and other foreign films occasionaly make waves in the US because they have good stories, acting, direction. I just find it really hard to take anything out of bollywood seriously as a movie fan.

She sounded very confident and that's a good thing. That is how she is ought to be.
This is kind of a great push - I think she did very well.
She looked very cute :love:

Ok parasite, we can agree to disagree :D

My perception was that Letterman was talking down to her, speaking slowly, as though she wouldn't understand what he was saying. I agree she could have been more articulate, but Letterman wasn't exactly charming either.

or how about those actresses who are in musicals even though they can't sing a lick. I watched that interview and it's obvious she knows nothing about american media and was not prepared for a talk show interview, all her answers were so blunt and dull. She said about indian movies - art imitates life

Indian movies - all love stories in the land of arranged marriage and conservative ideals

actors singing and dancing to songs, sung by people too ugly to make it onto the movie screen.

i know people love bollywood movies, but you criticize actresses for just showing skin, but all bollywood is a bunch of single minded love stories with actors who do flashy dances and lip sync, isn't really that hard to mouth the lyrics to a song(usually a pseudo rip off of some older american song/beat) . I hate musicals in the US as well, but at least the actors are doing the singing.
bollywood makes all these movies, but it's obvious that no one is willing to take any chances to do a movie outside this format. Spanish, French, Japanese, and other foreign films occasionaly make waves in the US because they have good stories, acting, direction. I just find it really hard to take anything out of bollywood seriously as a movie fan.
Now dont tell me that u watch movies just coz u want to see reality or real life dramas in it.....dont u watch to have fun,to enjoy,to relax.....so whats wrong in dancing around a tree n getting someone else to sing for u n as it is stuff as such is decided by the director n not the actors in it.
Spanish,japanese n other foreign movies r nice coz they make very few movies in a yr whereas bollywood makes hundreds of movies in a year so its natural that some of the movies r nice while others dont turn out to be big hits.....that does not prove that all bollywood movies r rubbish,maybe u havent got a chance to view a nice movie
And as far as the love theme is concerned.....Isn't life all about love in the end? :)

Ok parasite, we can agree to disagree :D
N disagree to agree :D :D

Here is Hollywood's answer to Aishwariya:

http://www.g21.net/paxgrax/messingsmile.jpg
Debra Messing

musicals and lighthearted movies are fine, but thats all bollywood does, they are one dimensional.

you say isn't it about love, but thats what blows my mind is that all this stuff in india about love is so popular but when in real life its about caste, profession, dowry. The idea of marrying someone you meet for a few weeks or even less, is a pretty scary idea in my (western raised) mind. So for this reason i dont understand why indian culture has this contradiction.

example: moms been tellin me all through life, don't look at girls, blah blah blah, now she's talking about, oh will their be indian girls in your med school, dont you know any indian girls, and i'm only 21 and haven't even graduated. ok i'll just end my rant with this post, no more

Here is Hollywood's answer to Aishwariya:

http://www.g21.net/paxgrax/messingsmile.jpg
Debra Messing
Your Debra Messing looks all messed up :D :D

Trust me, this is the closest person here in N.America that looks like Ms. Rai. :D

musicals and lighthearted movies are fine, but thats all bollywood does, they are one dimensional.

you say isn't it about love, but thats what blows my mind is that all this stuff in india about love is so popular but when in real life its about caste, profession, dowry. The idea of marrying someone you meet for a few weeks or even less, is a pretty scary idea in my (western raised) mind. So for this reason i dont understand why indian culture has this contradiction.

You have a skewed perception of an arranged marriage. First of all, love comes in many forms, and a good marriage should contain more than one of these forms. A marriage based on lust alone, for instance, is prone to failure.

The manner in which arranged marriages are conducted is evolving. Today, an arranged marriage may involve no more than introducing the bride and groom and giving them as much time as they may need to learn about one another. If they end up hating each other, the family isn't necessarily going to force them to tie the knot.

There are some people I know raised entirely in the West who choose an arranged marriage over a "love marriage" despite having a choice because there are inherent benefit to having your family find someone for you. For one, a family may be able to provide an extensive network capable of finding a number of suitable candidates. Secondly, an Indian family is generally more close knit than a caucasian one--thanks to collectivist culture--and may thus be deeply affected by your marriage. Because of this, it helps to find a mate suitable not only to you, but also to your family.

Incidentally, I'm Western raised for the most part, and I have no qualms against arranged marriage--it works for some people and not for others.

example: moms been tellin me all through life, don't look at girls, blah blah blah, now she's talking about, oh will their be indian girls in your med school, dont you know any indian girls, and i'm only 21 and haven't even graduated. ok i'll just end my rant with this post, no more

Sounds like you have a few issues to deal with at home, but don't let your personal situation discolour your perception of arranged marriage. Like I said earlier, it works for some and not for others. If you don't like it, no one's forcing you into it. Grow some balls and tell your mom to take a hike.

Sounds like you have a few issues to deal with at home, but don't let your personal situation discolour your perception of arranged marriage. Like I said earlier, it works for some and not for others. If you don't like it, no one's forcing you into it. Grow some balls and tell your mom to take a hike.

no issues, I just think its kind of ridiculous that my mom could have this attitude that all of a sudden i should be interested in girls and start thinkin about marriage. I dont take any of this stuff she says seriously, and my dad is always telling her to calm down with it anyways. I'm not being forced into anything, i was just commenting on her sudden interest if in me having a love life and talking about marriage now.

no issues, I just think its kind of ridiculous that my mom could have this attitude that all of a sudden i should be interested in girls and start thinkin about marriage. I dont take any of this stuff she says seriously, and my dad is always telling her to calm down with it anyways. I'm not being forced into anything, i was just commenting on her sudden interest if in me having a love life and talking about marriage now.

You have to look at this from her perspective to fully appreciate the situation. She finally sees you as a man and wants to see you happy in this new role, which she sees as necessitating a wife. She's not being hypocritical, but merely playing the role of a dutiful mother--as she has been culturally indoctrinated to do.

well trust me, its silly, can't really convey it online.

well trust me, its silly, can't really convey it online.

I guess I'm fortunate in that regard. No one hounds anyone in our family.

whats funny is, if my grandma is around when my mom says stuff like this, my grandma tells my mom to be quiet and just let me focus on my studies and getting "good marks"

whats funny is, if my grandma is around when my mom says stuff like this, my grandma tells my mom to be quiet and just let me focus on my studies and getting "good marks"

I think the effect will be more potent if you tell your mother yourself. Just watch--she'll simmer down. Then again, there's the remote possibility she'll put up a theatrical presentation about how she's only trying to do the best for her son and how he just pushes her away.

Just out of curiosity, are you in med school now? If you are, did this problem start when you were accepted or is it just cropping up now that you're almost finished your first year?

no, i'm senior in undergrad now. she knows i dont take her comments seriously. i'll stop postin bout this stuff now

Trust me, this is the closest person here in N.America that looks like Ms. Rai. :D
talking about aishwariya rai
there is this new girl called Sneha Ullal
she has a striking resemblance to Aiswariya Rai and she can be easily passed off as the beauty queen's twin sister
She is Acting with Salman Khan in their new movie, "LUCKY"
look at her
Don't you think she looks like her twin sister
http://hoodhost.com/uploads/766b0f2e31.jpg

Yeah, I saw her on TV once. She most definately could pass as Rai's twin.

talking about aishwariya rai
there is this new girl called Sneha Ullal
she has a striking resemblance to Aiswariya Rai and she can be easily passed off as the beauty queen's twin sister
She is Acting with Salman Khan in their new movie, "LUCKY"
look at her
Don't you think she looks like her twin sister
http://hoodhost.com/uploads/766b0f2e31.jpg
agreed that she looks very similar But how is her acting.....is it as good as Ash?

musicals and lighthearted movies are fine, but thats all bollywood does, they are one dimensional.

you say isn't it about love, but thats what blows my mind is that all this stuff in india about love is so popular but when in real life its about caste, profession, dowry. The idea of marrying someone you meet for a few weeks or even less, is a pretty scary idea in my (western raised) mind. So for this reason i dont understand why indian culture has this contradiction.

example: moms been tellin me all through life, don't look at girls, blah blah blah, now she's talking about, oh will their be indian girls in your med school, dont you know any indian girls, and i'm only 21 and haven't even graduated. ok i'll just end my rant with this post, no more

not all movies are about love. Just the commercial ones. The love thing is due to the social conditions in India. Movies are sort of an escape.
If you are looking for the ones that portray reality there are quite a few talented directors that make such movies, even plays portray reality.

About your mom issue, that is pretty funny. Not every one in India does arranged marriage dear. So just chill . Quit bad mouthing Indian culture. India is a country full of diversity! Please don't bring India in the scene. It breaks my heart.

agreed that she looks very similar. But how is her acting.....is it as good as Ash?


Don't you mean how BAD?? I will admit Ash is dropdead gorgeous but she can't act for her life.

Don't you mean how BAD?? I will admit Ash is dropdead gorgeous but she can't act for her life.
I believe ash is a wonderful actress...she has a great style.......n she is beautiful......dont u remember DEVDAS n HUM DIL DE CHUKE SANAM......n yes,she dances really well!!! :)

I believe ash is a wonderful actress...she has a great style.......n she is beautiful......dont u remember DEVDAS n HUM DIL DE CHUKE SANAM......n yes,she dances really well!!! :)
I try to forget that version DEVDAS :D.

I try to forget that version DEVDAS :D.
I agree that Devdas-the movie was a pathetic version of DEVDAS-the novel...but now dont tell me that it was Ash's fault..... :p :p :p

I saw Ash on 60 min but none of the links work for the Ash on Letterman show. Anyone with better links? :D

i don't think she did taht bad on letterman. while she could have been a little less giggley...i think she was fine. and that comment about making appts for dinner. i think you guys are all taking taht too seriously. i laughed about it. the clip they showed was sh!tty though. they should have picked another one (prolly from another movie, cuz from what i've heard, the movie was sh!tty too)

but overall, she was fine. she looked good. and when letterman called her a young girl, i thought she did well by giving him taht look. any american actress would have done the same regardless of her age. (no one likes to be percieved as old in the industry).

I agree that Devdas-the movie was a pathetic version of DEVDAS-the novel...but now dont tell me that it was Ash's fault..... :p :p :p
Not at all, I blame the director for that ;)

click here (http://in.rediff.com/movies/2005/feb/25ash.htm)

Not only did she act high and mighty, but she was also uninformed about American musicals/movies/sitcoms. I mean, come on - stars are given a briefing about interview questions before they actually go on air. And because she was on American turf, she should have educated herself a little before appearing on the interview with Letterman. Anyone else (Jay Leno, Bill Maher, Conan O Brien, maybe Larry King) would have ripped her to shreds with sarcasm. She just gave a really blank look when Letterman asked her about the Happy Days Reunion. I mean...say SOMETHING...say you think "The Fonz" was a cool character or that you couldn't stand Potsie...I don't know! Just don't be so plain DUMB, Aishwarya!

I disagree with you....i think that ash was great on the letterman show......n i dont think she has a attitude probelm......n even if she did it hardly matters coz she has millions of fans all round the world(believe it or not)n she is a great actress n she is beautiful......n u have to agree that she is Better than most of the useless actresses who do nothing more than showing of their skin n then some more of it n then acting as if they r wonderful actresses......
She is the PRIDE OF INDIA
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid87/p2b6373a8d3b4084b30d25e2e08fd2a42/fa9a7d00.jpg
http://www.poorbuthappy.com/colombia/images/aishw-3187.jpg

Not only did she act high and mighty, but she was also uninformed about American musicals/movies/sitcoms. I mean, come on - stars are given a briefing about interview questions before they actually go on air. And because she was on American turf, she should have educated herself a little before appearing on the interview with Letterman. Anyone else (Jay Leno, Bill Maher, Conan O Brien, maybe Larry King) would have ripped her to shreds with sarcasm. She just gave a really blank look when Letterman asked her about the Happy Days Reunion. I mean...say SOMETHING...say you think "The Fonz" was a cool character or that you couldn't stand Potsie...I don't know! Just don't be so plain DUMB, Aishwarya!


I soooooooooo agree ! She had the dumbest look when asked about Happy Days. .. I mean, just say that you haven't really paid much attention to it or something.. I mean .. just open your mouth and say a word.. and how dare you come to America and comment on American Culture ??? Just shut up and go back home.. (Oh by the way .. I am an Indian..and I am still pissed off .. I can imagine what my american friends are feeling now)
She was culturally insensitive, totally unprepared, had the deer-in-front-of-the-car look all through the show, did not understand why the heck she was there, did not have humor in any way shape or form, was disrespectful and is never going to make it back to the Letterman show again... and I agree that Leno would have ripped her ego from minute one. But I guess.. she lucked out.
At the end, I am a big 'Indian' always propagating about the greatness of India and all that .... . but when people like these go on National Television and bark the way she did, then the efforts of thousands of 'image' creators like me go down the Mumbai sewer...
Please Please Please, my American sisters and brothers, India is not like that , all Indians from India are not idiots like her. Please excuse her behavior. She just does not know better :(

what do you think of her not being there at the oscars on Sunday.
I think in a way it is good 'cos all these are kind of too sudden for her; 60 minutes, Letterman show etc. Perhaps next year if she gets to present an award that would be good.

what do you think of her not being there at the oscars on Sunday.
I think in a way it is good 'cos all these are kind of too sudden for her; 60 minutes, Letterman show etc. Perhaps next year if she gets to present an award that would be good.

I totally agree !! I think she needs to get a little more maturity in her bag, before she attends any other major event next year..

Oscars... hmmmm.. I would give it like another 10 years :D

well, they say she was invited to present an award at the Oscars (whatever the award was) and she couldn't make it due to her current film role in the UK.

Intlmed, you may get surprised a few yrs later, she could get really good at public presentations.. she is new to this part of the world right now, give her just a few more yrs..

OK Guys,Enough bitching about Aish.....I just need to ask you one single question--How many of the so called smart American actresses can say a word or comment on Indian soaps n movies...none..I believe...n plz dont give me that **** about not understanding the language n stuff coz lots of Indian movies r made in english too.And its no big deal if she didnt comment on "happy days" n as it is in India....nobody gives a damn abt Happy Days!!!!!!!!

I disagree with you....i think that ash was great on the letterman show......n i dont think she has a attitude probelm......n even if she did it hardly matters coz she has millions of fans all round the world(believe it or not)n she is a great actress n she is beautiful......n u have to agree that she is Better than most of the useless actresses who do nothing more than showing of their skin n then some more of it n then acting as if they r wonderful actresses......
She is the PRIDE OF INDIA

I dunno...parasite...what makes u say she is a pride of India...all she has got is looks......nothing else....where is the acting........she is an actress .......not a wax model....

musicals and lighthearted movies are fine, but thats all bollywood does, they are one dimensional.

you say isn't it about love, but thats what blows my mind is that all this stuff in india about love is so popular but when in real life its about caste, profession, dowry. The idea of marrying someone you meet for a few weeks or even less, is a pretty scary idea in my (western raised) mind. So for this reason i dont understand why indian culture has this contradiction.

example: moms been tellin me all through life, don't look at girls, blah blah blah, now she's talking about, oh will their be indian girls in your med school, dont you know any indian girls, and i'm only 21 and haven't even graduated. ok i'll just end my rant with this post, no more
Ok..well what about Hollywood....movies like.....unfaithful.....pretty woman......guess what....Indians think America is all about divorces and open sex

agreed that she looks very similar But how is her acting.....is it as good as Ash?
Good joke.......Who can not act the way ash does.....I mean is it so difficult to act dumb....

I totally agree !! I think she needs to get a little more maturity in her bag, before she attends any other major event next year..

Oscars... hmmmm.. I would give it like another 10 years :D
Ha ha ha.....You know...when Sushmita was chosen as Miss India instead of Aishwarya....Ash's mother created a huge hungama.......Sushmita is any day better than Ash....man u got to pay attention when Sush talks....

Of first of all, for all of you who criticized aishwarya's responses to David Letterman...I think she totally did a good job! He was making fun of the Indian culture and how we live with our parents. He asked for it. She was not arrogant or snobby at ALL...she just answered intelligently to his arrogant mocking questions. He totally did not respect the Indian culture...he was makign fun of the musicals, he was making fun of her...of everything! If I were her, I would have totally told him to buzz off! He's the arrogant one, not HER. I think she contained herself well and was really good to him. He deserved more from her!!! What right does he have to make fun of indians??? And why dont people just think of it this way....she doesnt live with her parents, her parents live with HER. I'm sure with the money she makes, it's HER providing for her parents. She's a good Indian woman...she hasnt left her parents even after she's made her millions!

Ok about her looks...she may not be the MOST beautiful woman in the world. I think labelling her as the MOST beautiful in the WORLD is giving her waaayyyyy too much credit. She IS beautiful, but I've seen better. Personally I prefer Sonali Bendre...now she's gorgeous. And Aish is getting older...that's one thing she cannot fight, ageing! But she's made her millions and her fame, so maybe it's time to give it a rest. And I do not like the fact that she's totally rejecting Tamil movies! It was tamil movies that introduced her in the first place in her very first movie Iruvar. Now she claims she's too busy and blah blah blah, that may be true, but really tho, she can make time. But whatever, we are doing fine without her!

Of first of all, for all of you who criticized aishwarya's responses to David Letterman...I think she totally did a good job! He was making fun of the Indian culture and how we live with our parents. He asked for it. She was not arrogant or snobby at ALL...she just answered intelligently to his arrogant mocking questions. He totally did not respect the Indian culture...he was makign fun of the musicals, he was making fun of her...of everything! If I were her, I would have totally told him to buzz off! He's the arrogant one, not HER. I think she contained herself well and was really good to him. He deserved more from her!!! What right does he have to make fun of indians??? And why dont people just think of it this way....she doesnt live with her parents, her parents live with HER. I'm sure with the money she makes, it's HER providing for her parents. She's a good Indian woman...she hasnt left her parents even after she's made her millions!

I completely agree with you Thusha. She did a great job during the interview! It was so obvious that Letterman was making fun of Indian culture and I'm glad Aishwarya stood up for herself and for Indians. You've gotta respect the woman, she's self-made and she's got self-respect. I also think she chose the right clip from "Bride and Prejudice" to show to the audience. That conveyed the message really well and overall I give her an A+. :thumbup:

You guys have probably seen this, but Aish Rai was on 60 Minutes a few months ago. If you haven't seen it, go to THIS (http://mrbra.com/aishwarya_rai.ivnu) link and scroll down to where it says, "Download Aishwarya Rai- 60 Minutes Interview." The guy who interviews her here isn't as disrepectful. Check it out! :)

Ok about her looks...she may not be the MOST beautiful woman in the world. I think labelling her as the MOST beautiful in the WORLD is giving her waaayyyyy too much credit. She IS beautiful, but I've seen better. Personally I prefer Sonali Bendre...now she's gorgeous. And Aish is getting older...that's one thing she cannot fight, ageing! But she's made her millions and her fame, so maybe it's time to give it a rest. And I do not like the fact that she's totally rejecting Tamil movies! It was tamil movies that introduced her in the first place in her very first movie Iruvar. Now she claims she's too busy and blah blah blah, that may be true, but really tho, she can make time. But whatever, we are doing fine without her!
Sonali Bendre is stunning.........

Its so unbelievable that u guys r still talking about ash....

Its so unbelievable that u guys r still talking about ash....
hahahaha!!!!! :laugh: :laugh:

OK Guys,Enough bitching about Aish.....I just need to ask you one single question--How many of the so called smart American actresses can say a word or comment on Indian soaps n movies...none..I believe...n plz dont give me that **** about not understanding the language n stuff coz lots of Indian movies r made in english too.And its no big deal if she didnt comment on "happy days" n as it is in India....nobody gives a damn abt Happy Days!!!!!!!!


Exactly! I totally agree parasiteatwork...she may have been a little uncomfortable but that is only because she probably felt inadequate next to an audience of Americans! I mean c'mon, americans can be a little intimidating at times...and Aish coming from India probably feels really new to it all and wants to prove somethign about her country. And yes, Americans know NOTHING about the Indian culture. They didnt even know who Aiswarya was until Bride and Prejudice...and they still dont know her well anyway.

Here is Hollywood's answer to Aishwariya:

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Debra Messing

WhooooooooooooooooAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!
what a stunning answer!!

Exactly! I totally agree parasiteatwork...she may have been a little uncomfortable but that is only because she probably felt inadequate next to an audience of Americans! I mean c'mon, americans can be a little intimidating at times...and Aish coming from India probably feels really new to it all and wants to prove somethign about her country. And yes, Americans know NOTHING about the Indian culture. They didnt even know who Aiswarya was until Bride and Prejudice...and they still dont know her well anyway.
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Hi all

Guess Aishwarya Rai is really using the media to her advantage. The pics that are posted on the internet are glamour shots. In most of her public appearances she uses a lot of makeup. I have a pic of her without much makeup and you can see the difference.
Not glamorous, just ordinary

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She's the most beautiful face I have ever seen.

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Let's be realistic here, Ash is a superstar in bollywood because she is absurdly hot. She is not a great actress, but millions of men (probably billions) fantasize about her naked body and pounding her silly.

I watch bollywood movies because my wife likes them, in general, I only enjoy the gangster ones. But, I don't mind watching them because there are always really hot babes dancing around with few clothes. Can't beat it!

Let's be realistic here, Ash is a superstar in bollywood because she is absurdly hot. She is not a great actress, but millions of men (probably billions) fantasize about her naked body and pounding her silly.

I watch bollywood movies because my wife likes them, in general, I only enjoy the gangster ones. But, I don't mind watching them because there are always really hot babes dancing around with few clothes. Can't beat it!

Would you like to comment anything more than sex? :sleep:

[QUOTE=Student Girl]She's the most beautiful face I have ever seen.



glamour shots as compared to the real pic i posted. I think she has nice features, nice straight nose, well proportioned features. However I have seen beautiful girls without makeup and have to point out that a lot of ash's popularity comes from the pics which are not real.

If you go to this site, you will see how makeup changes a person.

http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/sunday/default.aspx?c=Naturally_Yours.htm

Would you like to comment anything more than sex? :sleep:

Sex is part of real life. All of these Bollywood stars use sex to get ahead - casting couch is a real thing.

I am just jealous of whomever got to nail Ash on the way up.

Hi all

Guess Aishwarya Rai is really using the media to her advantage. The pics that are posted on the internet are glamour shots. In most of her public appearances she uses a lot of makeup. I have a pic of her without much makeup and you can see the difference.
Not glamorous, just ordinary

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The beauty is in the fact that she looks GORGEOUS in that pic too, where shes not made up. I give her brownies for that.

"You ask stupid questions, you get stupid answers". Americans dont understand the concept of living with parents, what if an American star on an Indian TV show were asked, "Is it usual for American parents to throw their children out of their homes when they grow up?" Indians are usually not rude to begin with and would rephrase any such question in a non-offensive way even if it was absolutely necessary, whether born in India or USA. If Aishwarya was rude for his rude questions, thats an American trait in this doggy-dog's world, so thank Americans for teaching that to Indians, which unfortunately the British didnt. We dont make any more "Gandhis" in India now. We expect Aishwarya to be "perfect", be it her looks, her acting, her style, her communication skills, her knowledge, the list is endless. I dont think we shouldnt be pressuring her so much with criticism, I dont think she ever claimed to be a "Ken Jennings", so we shouldnt expect that from her. Not like Indians know much about India, so Indians not knowing something thats not Indian shouldnt be so alarming, forget being surprised. You guys want to prove that you know a little more than Aishwarya, go ahead, but you still are a no-name like me, remember that. As an Indian I implore you to stand by Indians who at least do India proud, if not anyone else, thanks.

Wow....I just cant believe it thatafter so many months this discussion is still going on.I am impressed.So, Ash has stolen the show again. :thumbup: :thumbup:

I'm not a huge Aishwarya Rai fan, and she is not the most beautiful woman on the planet :eek: but I think she did a pretty good job on the David Letterman show last year. I mean, the guy had no clue about India or Indians (shouldn't a host know something about the person they are interviewing?) and he was just plain rude. I think her answers were witty - which saved face for millions. How does he think he can just come off asking her if older children still lived with their parents? And indirectly calling her old. Granted, she isn't young anymore, but no lady likes being called old, especially not when your on the big screen all the time. As for Happy Days - Aish is Indian. I don't think a lot of people know what Happy Days is (I didn't) and she laughed it off, so it wasn't that bad. Overall, I think she did a pretty good job on the show.
That's not to say though, that she's a great person. She's not. Sure, she's a good dancer, but not a very great actress. She got into the acting business because of Miss World and the looks she had then. She's losing her good looks now - there are a lot of beauties out there, that are better looking. And she really needs someone to help her out as far as fashion is concerned at international events. Did anyone see what she and Preity Zinta were wearing at Cannes? Appalling.
The surprising fact though, is that she has a pretty good voice. Yes, she can sing. Check out this video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0GdT4lBoCA
For someone who's on the big screen a lot, she's extremely shy when she sings. ;)

Wow... this reminded me why I hate David Letterman. What an @ss

I just wanted to say that Aish is just really hot

Oh my God!!! Its amazing to know that Ash is still being discussed...am impressed...:p :p :p

saw Umrao jaan..i didnt find ash very gr88 in there..i feel some one else could have acted better..
As far as acting is concerned..i feel ash doesn't have it in her..it is only the story of the movie tht is good...like Umrao jaan, Hum dil de chuke, devdas...

it is not her who makes a movie hit ..it is only story, songs, sets..good direction..

She is good looking..but i feel many Indian female actors are much better..

I saw Aishwarya in "Umrao Jaan" a few weeks back and thought her acting and dancing was SUPERB ! She seriously merits some attention for her acting and is not just a pretty face. I really respect her compared to other actresses because of her humility, poise and the respect she holds for her parents. I heard that she has been recently engaged to the actor who co-starred with her in "Umrao Jaan".

I saw Aishwarya in "Umrao Jaan" a few weeks back and thought her acting and dancing was SUPERB ! She seriously merits some attention for her acting ability and is not just a pretty face. I really respect her compared to other actresses because of her intelligence, humility, poise and the respect she holds for her parents. I heard that she has been recently engaged to the actor who co-starred with her in "Umrao Jaan". That movie merits an Oscar nomination for "Best Foreign Film".I definitely think that she has one of the most beautiful faces I have ever seen.

I still feel tht Divya dutta, tough had a very small role to play..had more intense emotions than Ms. Rai.
Anyways, everyone is entitled to his/her opinions.

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Why is this forum still alive?

By the way- the last I heard was that Sushmita Sen is going to the Parween Babi way and may be declared a certified Schizophrenic anytime!

I thought I would bring this back to life

I just got around to watching Dhoom 2 last night, and MY GOD did Ash look HOT!!! What a body and face - I think I had a wet dream about her last night!

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