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Sarkar Raj or "Bachchan Raj"

This Friday (6^th June) saw the release of Ram Gopal Varma’s much awaited flick “Sarkar Raj” starring the three Bachchans- the Big B, Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. - in the lead role. The Bachchan family along with Jaya Bachchan have been working very hard the last few weeks promoting the film. The reserved and media shy Bachchans are all over the place whether it is the newspapers, magazines, or the television. Press conferences, posing for the media and making their presence at major events have been some of the events on the Bachchan agenda. Aishwarya and Abhishek have been posing for the camera as the lovey dovey pair and it has been weeks of displays of affection and making  impressions for the Bachchans.

Guess the Bachchans know how to do it in style. The family was also seen at the premiere of the film “Woodstock Villa” introducing Sikander Kher. The Khers are family friends and its celebration time for Anupam Kher and Kirron Kher with their son setting foot into the world of cinema. The Bachchans would definitely not miss this special occasion. The entire family was there with the Khers to celebrate their special moment.

Ram Gopal Varma is all set to make a come back with a big bang (especially after his previous disaster). “Sarkar Raj” is a political drama that is rumored to be based on the Enron Power project which was cause for a major controversy in Maharashtra. The film opened to packed houses. Looks like the Bachchans are having the last laugh after all .

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Abhi-Ash to Star in Mani Ratnam’s Next

Abhishek-Aishwarya, the lovey-dovey couple of Bollywood, still smitten by the love bug are once again coming together to recreate their onscreen magic.

Aishwarya who won the Miss World title, went on to make an entry onto the Bollywood scene. She has carved a niche for herself here to say the least. With several hit films like “Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam”, “Devdas”, the popular number “Kajarare” of “Bunty and Babli” to her credit, the beautiful actress definitely has gone places. She ultimately decided to tie the knot with Abhishek Bachchan on the 20th April 2007. She came as a whiff of fresh air into his life after the much media-hyped Abhishek-Karisma break-up. After the personal  disasters the couple had found love at last.

Abhi-Ash starred together in the hit film “Dhoom 2.” They created waves with the Mani Ratnam biggie “Guru” and are now all set to recreate the magic. The chemistry between the two was evident in “Guru.” They are going to be paired together in none other than Mani Ratnam’s  next “Lajjo”. The announcement of the film has already led to a lot of speculation. The genius of Mani Ratnam combined with the charisma of Abhi-Ash, the film would sure be one worth waiting for.

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Abhi-Ash a Year On: Where are they now?

Well, physically, they’re in Miami, but last year at this time, the world (and Bollywood bloggers) were going crazy trying to report the impeding nuptials of the golden couple. After a lot of ‘dhoom tamasha’, Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan were finally married and here we are again, still writing about them.

So what have they achieved this past year?

Family-wise: Not much has changed there, they are still only a couple and Amitabh Bachchan is still without a grandchild. How heartbreaking. I give them points for not being divorced though, in case Bollywood was following Hollywood.

Career-wise: Through the year, they have managed to act in two movies together (Guru and Sarkar Raaj) In fact; the premiere of Sarkar Raaj is on the same night of their wedding anniversary. I would make a wedding night joke, but I’m controlling myself here.

Did anyone plan it this way?

Director Ram Gopal Verma says he hadn’t.

"I didn't even remember it was Abhishek and Aishwarya's wedding anniversary on 20 April.”

”We decided to do the First Look party of Sarkar Raj on this day because it was six weeks before the release. It's just a coincidence. I don't keep track of anyone's birthdays and anniversaries, not even mine."

Weight-wise: A very wise person once said “A single man comes home, looks at what’s in the fridge and goes to bed, a married man comes home, looks at what’s in the bed and goes to the fridge.” Unfortunately this applies for Abhishek. Ash is not amused and will not be seen with a fat husband!

A source reports,

“For Abhishek, anything oily is prohibited. He has been asked to take more fruits and sprouts. Ash has consulted a dietician for this purpose too. Now, Abhi’s diet consists strictly of low carb foods. Ash always keeps a track of what he is eating. Besides that he works out regularly and weighs himself often—all instructed by his wife,”

Could this be termed as spousal abuse? Looks like Ash has Abhishek nicely under control. Well done Ash, may you have many more years of domination.

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