'Aishwarya Rai' in Chhattisgarh village's voter list

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Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai’s name and picture has figured in the electoral list of Ghughri village in Chhattisgarh’s Jashpur district. The Ghughri village falls under Pathalgaon Assembly constituency of Jashpur district in the State. Read full story here at 'Aishwarya Rai' in Chhattisgarh village's voter list

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Superstitions of Bollywood stars

In Indian film Industry "Bollywood", all the stars from Amitabh Bachchan to Sanjay Dutt, and Kareena Kapoor to Govinda — they all resort to lucky mascots, gems, colours and charms. Below are pet superstitions of some Bollywood stars in India:

Bobby Deol: He was extremely superstitious before, but is gradually giving it up. “Earlier, I would touch wood for almost everything and used to keep a block of wood in my bag; not anymore. I wear yellow on Thursdays since I’m a Vishnu( Indian God) devotee, and I won’t get rid of this habit. Fortunately for me, a cat crossing the road has always proven to be lucky,” he says.

Actress Nagma: She waits for someone to cross the road once it’s crossed by the kali billi ( black cat) . And she isn’t the only one.

Actress Riya Sen too believes in this one, along with a few others. Says Riya, “I also believe that making your pets dance, having scissors directly placed on your hand and staying in room No. 13 are all ill-omens. But I can ditch these if I want to,” she says.

Being obsessed with a particular letter are also typical of Bollywood. The K fixation of Ektaa Kapoor, Karan Johar and Rakesh Roshan is well known.

Jeetendra also reportedly changed his name before joining films. The other member of the Kapoor family to have changed the spelling of his name is actor Tusshar Kapoor. But, he says, “I can change it back to the original one and it won’t make a difference to me. I did it since my mom asked me to. I follow tarot card reader Sunita Menon’s advice, but I’m not superstitious otherwise,” he says.

Diana Hayden: She believes in just one superstition. “I throw salt over my left shoulder if I drop some. It doesn’t make any sense, but I can’t get rid of the habit and am very embarrassed about it,” she says.

Aishwarya Rai: She wears huge white lucky stones.

Lata Mangeshkar: She considers her mammoth diamond ring lucky.

Shilpa Shetty: She wears a yellow sapphire after she tasted success.

Kunal Kapoor: He always leaves a bit of food on his plate after finishing his meal.

Weird habits indeed.

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Peepal weds Neem tree!!!!!!

Whether Aishwarya Rai married a tree before she wed Abhishek, may be debatable ( Amitabh Bachchan denied such reports after her marriage to Abhishek) but here is a bizarre marriage that actually happened between two Trees in Southern India.

Villagers of a non-descript hamlet Elakampalayam near Sirumuga village in Tamil Nadu state of India carried out a wedding between 'Neem' and 'Peepal' trees in an effort to spread the message to save trees & forests which are a boon of nature & for keeping the environment pollution-free.

The marriage was solemnized by priest of Balamuniyappa temple in the village amidst chanting of hymns and Nadaswaram recital, similar to a typical south Indian marriage.

The priest tied the nuptial knot on the Neem tree on behalf of the 'bridegroom' Peepal.

Both the trees were adorned with flowers. Neem tree was given a bridal look by draping a yellow silk saree over it while peepal was covered with a golden-silk saree, according to villagers who attended the 'marriage function'.

After the marriage, around 100 villagers assembled there blessed the 'couple' by throwing the 'sacred rice' mixed with vermilion and sandal in line with the tradition.

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Amitabh Bachchan condemned by US Hindu reform group

As per a report A US-based international Hindu reform organisation has expressed disapproval of the ritualistic ceremonies performed by Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan for his son Abhishek and fiancée Aishwarya Rai.

Aishwarya is a Manglik (astrologically Mars-bearing), which is believed to have negative consequences for her impending marriage. The actress is said to have married a peepal tree at Benaras, a banana tree at a Bangalore temple and a god's idol in Ayodhya.

The organisation Navya Shastra commends the Bachchans for their Hindu religiosity and charitable works but is extremely concerned about their actions, which will have an unhealthy impact on their fan base.

Before announcing their engagement, Abhishek and Aishwarya performed a series of poojas (offerings) at the Kashi Vishwanath temple and the Sankat Mochan temple in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. After their engagement, the couple also sought the blessings of the deity at the Vindhyavasini Temple.

The organisation opines that astrology and similar unscientific practices should be renounced in marital matchmaking and other everyday activities in Hindu society.


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Aishwarya Rai's marriage with tree - PIL filed

Earlier news doing rounds about Aishwarya Rai was that, before tying the knot with Abhishek Bachchan , Aishwarya Rai may have to perform some complex ceremonies and rituals. According to an earlier tabloid report, as Aishwarya Rai is a 'Manglik', she may have to undergo a ‘Kumbh Vivah’ before marrying Abhishek Bachchan & may have to tie the knot two times to make her marriage successful. Two times, yes , she may have to marry a peepal or banana tree before her marriage with Abhishek. While this may sound weird but there may be some substance in such a weird ritual that Ash has to perform considering that the Bachchans are a very religious family.

Now there is another controversy about her marrying a peepal or banana tree before her marriage with Abhishek. As per a report A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Patna High Court against Bollywood star Aishwarya Rai for marrying trees to overcome astrological differences with her fiancé Abhishek Bachchan. Lawyer Shruti Singh, who filed the PIL , says the ritual promotes untouchability.

"I filed a PIL to stop such practices as reportedly conducted by actor Amitabh Bachchan for his future daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai. It is in violation of Article 17 of the Constitution, which prohibits untouchability. It also violates fundamental human rights," said Shruti.

According to Shruti, the fact that Aishwarya had to marry the trees and the idol before marrying Abhishek, who is a non-Manglik, amounts to untouchability.

"The rituals performed by Aishwarya, Amitabh and Abhishek would only promote superstitions and blind faith among common people," Shruti, who is also a women's rights activist.

Aishwarya Rai is a popular actress in Bollywood & Americans are waiting to see her in Hollywood films too! She has lots of fans in the USA too & she was also a former Miss World while Abhishek Bachchan is also an established Actor in Bollywood Film Industry & is the son of Great Amitabh Bachchan & Jaya Bachchan who too are an established name in Bollywood.

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After Aishwarya Rai's visit, Temple 'purified'

Aishwarya Rai is a popular actress in Bollywood & every now & then she is in news; whether it is her ‘impending marriage’ with Abhishek Bachchan or her visit to the Varanasi temple with Bachchan family. This time she is in much news due to her visit to the 'Brahma temple' of Pushkar in Rajasthan State of India which is the only temple dedicated to God deity 'Brahma' in the world. During her visit to the temple, her three security guards who accompanied Rai inside the temple were found to be 'drunk'. So to purify the temple premises after her visit, Priests at the Brahma temple in Pushkar performed a 'Sadbuddhi' yagna (fire ritual) & washed the temple with 'Gangajal'.

Aishwarya Rai is a renowned actress in Bollywood-India & Americans are waiting to see her in Hollywood films too! She has lots of fans in the USA too & she was also a former Miss World.

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Aishwarya Rai may marry a Tree before Abhi.........

News of Aishwarya Rai's ‘impending marriage’ with Abhishek Bachchan is there in all the media but there is another interesting news doing rounds about Aishwarya Rai is that, before tying the knot with Abhishek Bachchan , Aishwarya Rai may have to perform some complex ceremonies and rituals.

According to a tabloid report, as Aishwarya Rai is a 'Manglik', she may have to undergo a ‘Kumbh Vivah’ before marrying Abhishek Bachchan & may have to tie the knot two times to make her marriage successful. Two times, yes , she may have to marry a peepal or banana tree before her marriage with Abhishek. While this may sound weird but there may be some substance in such a weird ritual that Ash has to perform considering that the Bachchans are a very religious family.

Till now there has not come any confirmation about the marriage of Ash & Abhi in the near future.

Aishwarya Rai is a popular actress in Bollywood & Americans are waiting to see her in Hollywood films too! She has lots of fans in the USA too & she was also a former Miss World while Abhishek Bachchan is also an established Actor in Bollywood Film Industry & is the son of Great Amitabh Bachchan & Jaya Bachchan who too are an established name in Bollywood.

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Hrithik Roshan & Aishwarya Rai face court action for 'Dhoom 2' Kissing Scene

Indian cinema stars Hrithik Roshan & Aishwarya Rai are to face legal trouble for a kissing scene from a Bollywood movie - 'Dhoom 2', in which they have acted. Case has been filed by Shailendra Dwivedi of Indore, near Bhopal, the capital of central Madhya Pradesh state in India.

Hrithik Roshan is a leading actor in Hindi film industry - Bollywood, while Aishwarya Rai is also a popular actress in Bollywood & Americans are waiting to see her in Hollywood films too! She has lots of fans in the USA too & she was also a former Miss World.

As per Shailendra Dwivedi such a scene is obscene , vulgar & has lowered the dignity of Indian women and gave an obscene message to the youth of India. "Bollywood actors are conveying vulgarity in the society," Dwivedi told Media. "These films cannot be watched with our families, they are so vulgar at times."

A local court has accepted the Dwivedi's petition to punish the actors for encouraging obscenity and said it would hear the petitioner on December 11.

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