Aishwarya Rai to be model for new Bollywood Barbie

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Posted: 16 years ago

Aishwarya Rai to be model for new Bollywood Barbie doll

Bollywood superstar Aishwarya Rai is set to win the ultimate beauty accolade – a Barbie doll modeled on her celebrated face.

Rai sprung to fame when she won the Miss World contest in 1994, which spawned a lucrative modelling and acting career.

She made the transition to Hollywood with starring roles in Bride and Prejudice, Mistress of Spices, The Last Legion and more recently in Pink Panther 2 alongside Steve Martin.

She became the face of L'Oral cosmetics in 2005 and is one of only two Indian film stars to have their waxwork image displayed at Madame Tussaud's.

She formally became a member of Bollywood's "royal family" when she married actor Abhishek Bachchan, the son of India's most popular star Amitabh Bachchan.

Now she is set to join the ranks of Hollywood immortals and pop divas like Beyonc Knowles, Elizabeth Taylor, and Diana Ross, who have all had "celebrity Barbies" modelled on them.

Rai's representatives were yesterday reported to be in negotiations with the toy manufacturer as it plans to transform the iconic doll into a Bollywood star and sell it throughout India.

If successful, the new Barbie will have Miss Rai's striking green eyes, and wear outfits created by India's top designers.

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Dilwali89

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Posted: 16 years ago

Is Ash the new Barbie?

24 Mar 2009, 1314 hrs IST, Lekha Menon

With her grey-green eyes and oh-so-perfect mannerisms, Aishwarya Rai might look like a doll, but now it's her chance to be immortalised in plastic.

If all goes well, Ash might be the first Indian celebrity who will have a Barbie based on her. Sources said talks are on between the former beauty queen and Mattel Toys (India), though it might be a long time before this is finalised. Mattel Toys India spokesperson however denied any current plans of bringing out an Ash-inspired doll.

In the West, celebrity Barbies are a big hit with replicas of several screen goddesses and pop princesses like Diana Ross, Liz Taylor, Cher, Beyonce etc hitting the shelf.

There will also be another Indian connect to the world's most iconic yet controversial doll. In her 50th year, she will make her presence felt on Indian ramps as well. At the Fashion Week that begins later this week, a 'Barbie - All Doll'd' up show is being organised, where selected designers will flaunt specially created couture outfits with Barbie as their muse. The show is part of the worldwide gala celebrations to commemorate Barbie's half-century.

The doll, like most of her Hollywood inspirations, is a fashion icon with top Western designers such as Armani, Vera Wang and Versace among others draping her super-slim figure over the years. It might be time for an Indian designer to do so.

On Sunday, the first round of a unique contest was held; here a panel of judges evaluated some 75 designs sent by designers across the country.

These included upcoming names as well as industry hotshots. The judges - fashion photographer Farookh Chothia, image consultant Rita Dhody, former model Kamal Sidhu and show director Lubna Adams - selected nearly 30 designs which will be showcased in a fashion show. Along with it, leading stylists and artists will oversee hair, make-up, styling and an assembly of Barbie accessories to ensure each model reflects the doll's signature styles from head to toe. The idea is to create a one-of-a-kind look that will present Barbie as a fashionista who is celebrating her birthday in India. Hence her design will definitely have an Indian touch.

And what was the basis for selecting the perfect outfit for Barbie? "Something that has a global appeal but with Indian elements in it," says Lubna Adams. "While judging the designs, we were looking at something appropriate to dress Barbie on her birthday which would complement her image - sexy and feminine."

Well, if that's the description of a Barbie, Ash should fit the bill. What say, Ash bhabhi?

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Entertainment/Is-Ash-the-new-Barbie/articleshow/4309208.cms

I saw this news on tv, great going for her.

Edited by Hope 89 - 16 years ago

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gossipgurls

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Posted: 16 years ago

I hope they make it better that the Madame Tussauds one........ the wax model does nt look like her at all...... lol

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bunbutt_too

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Posted: 16 years ago

Finally someone has decided to give proof positive that Aishwariya is merely plastic. Thanks Mattel 😉

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preity*zinta

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Posted: 16 years ago

^haha.

Anyways woo hoo Aish, I hope the picture isn't her cuz it no where resembles her.

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Chi Chi

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Posted: 16 years ago

She is as pretty as a doll! but when it comes to acting she's a pro

Great combo of beauty, brains & talent!

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Posted: 16 years ago

^Well said! I'm so excited for her!

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Posted: 16 years ago

Hmmm....I was about to say good for her and that no one else would have come to my mind as the Indian barbie either.

HOWEVER!!! Barbie is known for her humanly impossible pychofied bodily proportions and Aishwarya I'm sorry to say lacks severely in the body departmant. Her breasts are small, she does not have a toned body and her legs are not that long either.

So check for face barbie, no for body barbie. They should put Aish's face and Shipa's body and maybe that'd make the perfect Indian barbie. 😆

Edited by flaviya - 16 years ago