*HOT* I've added a few new images from Umrao Jaan, as well as some recent event pictures, including Aishwarya's appearance in Barcelona on behalf of Longines, and at Stamford Bridge, the home of Chelsea Football Club during her recent trip to the UK. Images courtesy: DnaIndia, Glamsham & Naz. Enjoy:

Umrao Jaan - Stills (3 images)
Umrao Jaan - Wallpapers (1 image)
At Stamford Bridge Stadium - Sept. 2006 (1 image)
Jumping Horses Competition in Barcelona 2006 (3 images)

*EXCLUSIVE* Recently, on her trip to Barcelona, Aishwarya sat down with Headlines Today for an interview. I've added the interview, broken into two parts, each available in two sizes. The larger clips are only recommended for download by visitors with dsl and higher connections.

Videos: Headlines Today - Aishwarya Unplugged in Barcelona

As well, please continue to vote in the Desifans.com Poll. The poll closes in TWO DAYS, and it is an extremely tight race. So do take some time and vote for Aishwarya.

*HOT* I've added a new still as well as two wallpapers from Umrao Jaan. Images courtesy: MumbaiMirror & Santabanta. Enjoy:

Umrao Jaan - Stills (1 image)
Umrao Jaan - Wallpapers (2 images)

*SIZZLIN'* I've added the two promos of Umrao Jaan that are currently airing. Yes, I said two, because a new one, called Bitiya, has just premiered. Thanks to our friends, Sarah & Vani for contributing the new promo. Enjoy:

Videos: Umrao Jaan Promos

*HOT* Mona & Nea have contributed some gorgeous new wallpapers to dress your desktop. Enjoy:

Wallpapers by Mona (1 image)
Wallpapers by Nea (2 images)

*EXCLUSIVE* I've added a few new images from Aishwarya's appearance at yesterday's Mobo Awards in London:

MOBO Awards 2006 (12 images)

*HOT* I've added a few new stills from Umrao Jaan, courtesy DnaIndia, IndiaFM & Rediff. As well, I've added some avatars from the film by our friends Faizan & Mona:

Umrao Jaan - Movie Stills (3 images)
Umrao Jaan Icons by Faizan (4 images)
Umrao Jaan Icons by Mona (4 images)

*EXCLUSIVE* Earlier today in London, Aishwarya attended the MOBO (Music of Black Origin) Awards, where she was a presenter. She was resplendid in a gold gown. Enjoy the HQs below, thanks to Fariha:

MOBO Awards 2006 (6 images)

As well, please continue to vote in the Desifans.com Poll. The poll closes in a week, and Aishwarya's lead is waning a bit. So do take some time and vote for her.

*SIZZLIN'* Pawan has managed to record Aishwarya's latest tv advert for Lux, for their Lux White Glow range. Enjoy:

Video: Lux White Glow ad

*EXCLUSIVE* Nea has contributed another one of her gorgeous music videos. This one features scenes from the film Shabd. Enjoy:

Music Video: Little Birdy's "Message to God"

*VOTING ALERT* The semi-final round has begun in the Desifans.com Star Wars Poll. Please take some time and vote for Aishwarya who is up against Kajol. This round ends on September 27th. The voting link is also in the spotlight area of the sidebar for easier access:

Desifans.com Poll: Vote for Aishwarya

*EXCLUSIVE* Today in Barcelona, Spain, Aishwarya attended the International Jumping Horses Competition CSI, sponsored by Longines. I've added a few first-look images from the event to the gallery.

As well, I've added images of the Rai sporting the new Longines range, Belle Arti. Images courtesy: Longines. Enjoy:

Longines Appearances - Aishwarya in Barcelona (7 images)
Endorsements - Longines BelleArti (2 images)

*SIZZLIN'* Beginning tomorrow, the Umrao Jaan first-look promo will begin showing on tv. In the meantime, IndiaFM has put the promo up on their site:

Video: Umrao Jaan - First Look

*AUCTION* If you would like to own one of Aishwarya's costumes from Umrao Jaan and help out a charitable cause at the same time, then head on over to IndiaTimes Auctions and place a bid. Good luck.

*SIZZLIN'* Forum member, a6h1nav has ripped a report on Umrao Jaan by TimesNow.tv. It contains a small look at her costuming as well as a bit of the music in the background. Enjoy:

Video: TimesNow - The new Umrao Jaan

*SIZZLIN'* With the release of Umrao Jaan pushed to November 3rd, IndiaTimes has published some first-look images from the film. Enjoy:

Umrao Jaan - Stills (3 images)
Umrao Jaan - Posters (1 image)

*HOT* I've added some miscellaneous images to the gallery including two magazine covers and caps from an old Sahara Parivar advert.

Magazine Covers (2 images)
Sahara Parivar Ad (29 images)

*HOT* Nea has graciously ripped the deleted scenes from Shabd for us. The audio is a bit sketchy due to the fact that these scenes were not processed as part of post-production. Enjoy:

Videos: Shabd Deleted Scenes

*EXCLUSIVE* I've added some superb new artwork by our friends Clara and Nea. Clara has contributed a gorgeous wallpaper from The Last Legion and Nea has made icons from Kuch Naa Kaho, featuring text from Snow Patrol's "Chasing Cars." Enjoy:

Wallpapers by Clara (1 image)
Kuch Naa Kaho Icons by Nea (27 images)

*SIZZLIN'* I've added images from Aishwarya's new print campaign for Lux's White Glow soap as well as misc images from early in her career. Thanks to Naz for locating them. Enjoy:

Lux - White Glow (2 images)
Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke - Stills (1 image)
Longines Press Conference 1999 (2 images)
Aur Pyar Ho Gaya - On the Sets (2 images)
Femina Miss India Pageant 1995 (5 images)
Miss World Press Conference 1994 (1 image)
Miss World 1994 (1 image)

*HOT* I've added images from IIFA 2005, in particular, the Press Conference/Tulip Naming Ceremony and the premiere of Parineeta. Photos courtesy: EthnicImages. Enjoy:

IIFA 2005 - Tulip Naming Ceremony (11 images)
IIFA 2005 - Parineeta Premiere (7 images)

*HOT* I've added an extended version of Aishwarya's "Thande Ka Tadka" advert for Coca-Cola as well as the English version of the Volume Shocking Mascara ad for L'Oreal. Thanks to Pawan & Nea for contributing these videos. Enjoy:

Video: "Thande Ka Tadka" Ad - Extended Version
Video: Volume Shocking Mascara Ad - English Version

*HOT* Our friends, Clara & Mona have contributed new icons from The Last Legion and Shabd, respectively. Enjoy:

The Last Legion Icons by Clara (6 images)
Shabd Icons by Mona (7 images)

*VOTING ALERT* The heads-up battles have begun in the Desifans.com Star Wars Poll. Please take some time and vote for Aishwarya who is up against Sushmita Sen. The voting link is also in the spotlight area of the sidebar:

Desifans.com Poll: Vote for Aishwarya

*HOT* The splashpage of the official site for J.P. Dutta's, Umrao Jaan, starring Aishwarya and Abhishek Bachchan, is up. It showcases the same first-look image that was released some time ago. Hopefully something more concrete will be up soon:

Umrao Jaan's Official Site