Ash, Abhi promote Raavan at Pusan Fest

Ash, Abhi along with southern superstar Vikram and movie's director Mani Ratnam walked the red carpet at film's London Premiere.

  • Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai along with her husband Abhishek Bachchan and southern superstar Vikram were seen at the Pusan International Film Festival. Their film <i>Ravannan</i> is going to be screened at the fest.
    Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai along with her husband Abhishek Bachchan and southern superstar Vikram were seen at the Pusan International Film Festival. Their film Ravannan is going to be screened at the fest.
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  • Ash seen with Abhishek, Vikram and director Mani Ratnam. The critically acclaimed director had won the Jeager-Le Coultre Award Glory at Venice.
    Ash seen with Abhishek, Vikram and director Mani Ratnam. The critically acclaimed director had won the Jeager-Le Coultre Award Glory at Venice.
  • Aishwarya Rai said shooting two versions of the same movie (<i>Raavan</i> & <i>Raavanan</i>) )simultaneously on a recent set posed the toughest challenge of her career.
    Aishwarya Rai said shooting two versions of the same movie (Raavan & Raavanan) )simultaneously on a recent set posed the toughest challenge of her career.
  • Aishwarya said it was difficult to capture the same chemistry for the same scene twice.<br><br>"The thing about cinema is it's not about the number of takes that you take to get the right shot, but it's about all elements coming together. ... When that magic happens, you know you've got it. And then immediately you've got to go again because the light can change, the conditions can change," she said.
    Aishwarya said it was difficult to capture the same chemistry for the same scene twice.

    "The thing about cinema is it's not about the number of takes that you take to get the right shot, but it's about all elements coming together. ... When that magic happens, you know you've got it. And then immediately you've got to go again because the light can change, the conditions can change," she said.
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  • Ash also said it was a physically taxing shoot that involved filming in heavy rain in the jungle. "It was demanding. It was challenging _ but creatively extremely satisfying. It was a high," she said.
    Ash also said it was a physically taxing shoot that involved filming in heavy rain in the jungle. "It was demanding. It was challenging _ but creatively extremely satisfying. It was a high," she said.
  • Ash promoting the twin releases <i>Raavan</i> and <i>Raavanan</i> at South Korea's Pusan International Film Festival.<br><BR>Also, a look at the London premiere pics of <i>Raavan</i>, a few months ago.
    Ash promoting the twin releases Raavan and Raavanan at South Korea's Pusan International Film Festival.

    Also, a look at the London premiere pics of Raavan, a few months ago.
  • Aishwarya Rai walks with her husband Abhishek Bachchan at the London premiere of their film <i>Raavan</i>.
    Aishwarya Rai walks with her husband Abhishek Bachchan at the London premiere of their film Raavan.
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  • Ash, Abhi on the red carpet.
    Ash, Abhi on the red carpet.
  • Chiyan Vikram, who plays the role of Dev, on the red carpet.
    Chiyan Vikram, who plays the role of Dev, on the red carpet.
  • Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan and wife Jaya Bachchan were there to cheer for their son.
    Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan and wife Jaya Bachchan were there to cheer for their son.
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  • SRK said he had come to see "Abhishek in lungi."
    SRK said he had come to see "Abhishek in lungi."
  • Amitabh Bachchan on the red carpet.
    Amitabh Bachchan on the red carpet.
  • Ash on the red carpet.
    Ash on the red carpet.
  • Jaya Bachchan with Big B on the red carpet.
    Jaya Bachchan with Big B on the red carpet.
  • Film's director Mani Ratnam on the red carpet.
    Film's director Mani Ratnam on the red carpet.
  • SRK was there with Gauri and kids. Seen in this pic with Gauri.
    SRK was there with Gauri and kids. Seen in this pic with Gauri.
  • Shah Rukh Khan, with his wife Gauri on the red carpet.
    Shah Rukh Khan, with his wife Gauri on the red carpet.
  • Ash's father-in-law Amitabh Bachchan has termed her role in the film as one of her best.
    Ash's father-in-law Amitabh Bachchan has termed her role in the film as one of her best.
  • Ash with film's director Mani Ratnam. Asked why he chose Aishwarya for the lead role, he said: "She was right for it. Is there any other reason?"
    Ash with film's director Mani Ratnam. Asked why he chose Aishwarya for the lead role, he said: "She was right for it. Is there any other reason?"
  • On being asked to say a line about Mani Ratnam, she said: "Mani Ratnam is my Guru" to which Abhishek quickly added: "I am The Guru".
    On being asked to say a line about Mani Ratnam, she said: "Mani Ratnam is my Guru" to which Abhishek quickly added: "I am The Guru".
  • Ash rushed to greet director Gurinder Chaddha with whom she has worked in <i>Bride And Prejudice</i>.
    Ash rushed to greet director Gurinder Chaddha with whom she has worked in Bride And Prejudice.
  • Ash plays the role of a dancer Ragini.
    Ash plays the role of a dancer Ragini.
  • Ash looks at Abhishek.
    Ash looks at Abhishek.
  • Ash, Abhi on the red carpet.
    Ash, Abhi on the red carpet.
  • Ash on the red carpet.
    Ash on the red carpet.
  • This is Ash and Abhi's second film post marriage.
    This is Ash and Abhi's second film post marriage.
  • Vikram with Prithvi, who plays the role of Dev in the film's Tamil version.
    Vikram with Prithvi, who plays the role of Dev in the film's Tamil version.