Salman could be approached for Bachchans Tour
The Bachchans are going to great lengths to make their world tour successful, and have thought about approaching Aishwarya Rai's ex Salman Khan.
According to insiders, the show's organisers have told Amitabh Bachchan that they are having problems in selling the concerts and require more big names to attract people to the venues. Already approached, and rumoured to have signed, are Madhuri Dixit and Akshay Kumar, and talks are on with Saif Ali Khan and Shahid Kapoor. Stars such as Ranbir Kapoor, Preity Zinta and Lara Dutta have said no.
According to a Mid-Day source, Salman Khan was also a name put on the table, as he has a massive fan base overseas. It seems that Amitabh Bachchan was happy in asking Salman to join them but once the news reached his daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai, she was furious. Aishwarya was worried that it may affect her relationship with her husband Abhishek if her former lover was with them on the tour.
The show's organisers have a good relationship with Salman Khan as he has performed for them at many events staged by them. Salman is also on good terms with Amitabh Bachchan and the two share a unique bond of friendship. If Salman was approached then he would have said yes without even thinking but that has not happened.
The tour has confirmed names of Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Bipasha Basu and Riteish Deshmukh. It will involve two legs, one USA and Europe and the other the Far East.
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