I am already a superwoman: Aishwarya Rai Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was in Kolkata to walk the ramp. We caught up with the Bachchan-bahu for a candid interview. Excerpts: Abhishek is playing a superman in his recent release Drona. Don't you too want to play a superwoman in future? Why in future? I am already a superwoman in real life. Ask any married woman and she will agree to my answer.
You are just back from The Unforgettable tour. As far as we know, you have been the initiator of this entire idea. True?
Not the only but one of the initiators. Actually way back when Abhishek and I were just co-actors, I kept telling him 'let's be a part of a troupe and go on a world tour'. And he kept on saying 'It's not the right time'. But I never thought that my wish will be fulfilled in such a grand way and that we will be part of the team as man and wife.
You too are married for over a year. Are you more 'a Bachchan bahu' or Abhishek's wife?
(laughs) Both are the same.
Really? Okay. See, when Abhishek proposed to me, we were only lovers. But when you are married you can't expect to remain only a wife. Isn't it? I am happy that Abhishek gave me such a wonderful and caring family. As for Abhishek, he is everything I wanted my man to be and more.
But has marriage affected you male fan following, and in Abhishek's case, his female fan following? For this, you should have come with us to the world tour. Girls went mad screaming for Abhishek. And, well, ask Abhishek to comment on my fans on my behalf.
Coming back to 'Drona', what do you have to say about Shah Rukh Khan attending the premiere in Mumbai?
What do I have to say? It's for the media to say and scribble. Jokes apart, see in spite of all our differences we are part of the film fraternity and it's our courtesy to welcome all fellow-members. It's not just being good to one person but the entire industry.
Okay, now back to Abhishek... Oh-my-God! So you are determined to make our personal life public.
So, has marriage changed you a lot? Not at all. I am what I was. See, we are not married for changing ourselves. But of course when two people settle down together there are little adjustments to be made on both sides. Other than that, we make sure to give each other enough breathing space.
While every one was expecting you two to be a part of a romantic flick, your post-marriage release was Sarkar Raj-that's far away from romance. When will the audience see you romancing each other on screen? In Mani Ratnam's next. Right now the film is called
Ravan, but the title may change. Well, that reminds me, I won't need to 'act' in that film.
During your marriage there were speculations that your marriage is actually a marriage of brands?
What rubbish! Do you think our marriage would have survived even for a day if it was not out of love. Tell me, what can I do if my father-in-law is Amitabh Bachchan, mother-in-law Jaya Bachchan, my hubby Abhishek Bachchan and I am the bahu of the Harvansh Rai Bachchan family!
Is there no competition in the family regarding the profession? Compete with Amitabh Bachchan on acting! Forget it. And Abhishek is my hubby and I, like any Indian wife, can only be proud of his achievements.
Edited by ruksaar_khan - 17 years ago
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