*SIZZLIN'* At the Toronto Film Festival held in September 2005, Omni TV interviewed the director of Mistress of Spices, Paul Berges. Part 1 of the special aired in mid-January and our friend, Margo managed to record it. The video quality is not the best but it is very watchable and contains a few short clips from the film. Enjoy:

Video: Omni TV - Bollywood Boulevard

*HOT* I've added a few misc images to the gallery, including a photo from the Commonwealth Games that showcases Aishwarya's performance outfit, which was designed by Anna Singh:

2006 Commonwealth Games Closing Ceremony (1 image)
Zayed Khan's Wedding (2 images) thanks to Rosie & SriFan
Lux Aqua Sparkle Icons by Nea (3 images)

*HOT* I've added another batch of images to the gallery from the closing ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne. Thanks to Naz, Noni & Dzire for locating them for us:

2006 Commonwealth Games Closing Ceremony (13 images)

*EXCLUSIVE* The magnificent Kitts has unearthed a new Lux ad for their Aqua Sparkle range. In it Aishwarya gets a bit animated, so enjoy the clip. I've also added a few caps from the advert to the gallery:

Video: Lux - Aqua Sparkle
Lux Aqua Sparkle - Captures (12 images)

*HOT* Yash Raj Films has released the first look poster for Dhoom 2. Don't get your hopes up though because it's just a text poster; it doesn't feature a picture of the cast. On a positive note however, it does confirm that the release date is set for Diwali 2006:

Dhoom 2 - Posters (2 images)

*EXCLUSIVE* I've added a fresh batch of icons to the gallery. Thanks to our artists Jessica & Nea:

Misc Icons by Jessica (2 images)
Mistress of Spices Icons by Jessica (4 images)
Bride & Prejudice Icons by Nea (1 image)
Commonwealth Games Icons by Nea (6 image)
Khakee Icons by Nea (1 image)
Misc Icons by Nea (15 images)
Mistress of Spices Icons by Nea (1 image)
Provoked Icons by Nea (6 images)

*EXCLUSIVE* AshFan, Vijay Gupta, has generously contributed an interview with Aishwarya conducted with Aaj Tak in Melbourne on Saturday. Also shown is a bit of Aishwarya's rehearsal with various dancers and with choreographer, Shiamak Davar:

Video: Aaj Tak - Aishwarya in Mebourne

*EXCLUSIVE* The awesome Kitts has contributed two videos featuring Aishwarya from the closing ceremony of the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, Australia. One is of her performance and the other is a bit of the finale when all the artists were on stage. She is looking simply stunning.

I've also added a few first look images from the performance to the gallery, as well as a link to GettyImages, which has 14 images of Aishwarya from the ceremony. Images courtesy: Hindustantimes.com, Hindu.com & Melbourne2006.com.au. Thanks to Noni, Dzire & SoniaFR for locating them.

Videos: 2006 Commonwealth Games - Closing Ceremony
2006 Commonwealth Games Closing Ceremony (13 images)
Commonwealth Games Closing - GettyImages (14 images)

*NOTICE* For those of you unable to view the "Thande Ka Tadka Ad" properly, please either download & install the Cole2k Media Codec Pack or download & install DivX Player.

*SIZZLIN'* Forum member, Tristania has contributed the video of Aishwarya's latest ad for Coca-Cola, which carries the tagline, "Thande Ka Tadka." Enjoy:

Video: Coca-Cola - Thande Ka Tadka Ad

*EXCLUSIVE* Earlier in the month, we told you about a BBC special that featured Aishwarya's forthcoming film "Provoked." We now have the video clip from the show as well as screencaptures. Thank you to our friend Clive from Miranda-Richardson.com for sharing the video. Do enjoy:

Video: BBC2 - A Very British Bollywood
A Very British Bollywood - Screencaptures (15 images)

*HOT* I've added two small promotional images from Aishwarya's latest coke advert "Thande Ka Tadka." Images courtesy: IndianTelevision. Do have a look:

Coca-Cola: Thande Ka Tadka (2 images)

*HOT* I've added new icons to the gallery, including some made from the recent Mistress of Spices images. Thanks to Mona for contributing her gorgeous artwork:

Bride & Prejudice Icons by Mona (3 images)
Devdas Icons by Mona (8 images)
Loreal Icons by Mona (3 images)
Misc Icons by Mona (2 images)
Mistress of Spices Icons by Mona (3 images)
Mistress of Spices Icons by Mansi (6 images)

*SIZZLIN'* I've added a few new stills from The Mistress of Spices as well as from the recent Filmfare Awards. MOS stills are courtesy cinemas-online.co.uk. Thanks to Claire from Wales and Naz for locating them for us. Enjoy:

Mistress of Spices - Stills (9 images)
Filmfare Awards 2006 (2 images)

*HOT* I've added more new avatars to the gallery. Thanks to our artists Clara, Mona, Nea & Rosie for contributing their lovely creations:

Filmfare 2006 Icons by Clara (5 images)
Provoked Icons by Mansi (2 images)
Misc Icons by Mona (5 images)
Misc Icons by Nea (4 images)
Bride & Prejudice Icons by Nea (7 images)
Devdas Icons by Rosie (2 images)

*EXCLUSIVE* Video guru Kitts has contributed a vintage Aishwarya video clip. The exact air date is not known so if any of you do know which year it was aired please contact us. Enjoy:

Video: National - Kabhi Film Kabhi Life

*HOT* I've added a ton of new avatars to the gallery. Thanks to our artists Jessica, Mona, Nea, Rosie & Saisha for contributing their wonderous creations:

Icons by Jessica (9 images)
Icons by Mona (12 images)
Icons by Nea (17 images)
Icons by Rosie (13 images)
Icons by Saisha (12 images)

*EXCLUSIVE* Aishwarya graces the cover of the March 2006 issue of Cineblitz Magazine. The wonderful Adi has contributed the scans for our enjoyment. The article itself is extremely trashy so I've only added the images to the gallery. If you wish to read the text, the scans are on the forum.

Cineblitz - March 2006 (4 images)

*HOT* I've added a few more images from the 2006 Filmfare Awards. The photos are of Aishwarya performing as well as sitting in the audience next to director, Ashutosh Gowariker. Also added are images from last year's Zee Cine & IIFA Awards.

Photos courtesy: SmasHits & Various. Thanks to Naz, Sonia & Liz for locating them:

FairOne Filmfare Awards 2006 (8 images)
IIFA Awards 2005 (2 images)
Zee Cine Awards 2005 (9 images)

*TV ALERT* Ashfan Lorna has informed me that on March 2nd on BBC2, a programme called A Very British Bollywood will showcase Aishwarya's forthcoming film, Provoked.

If any of you can capture the video for us, please contact me.