Aishwarya Rai had flu like symptoms

The beautiful and dignified Aishwarya Raiis the Czarina of Bollywood. In her thirties and married, her films, Raavana, Endhiran, Guzaarish and Action Replay are among the most anticipated. At a recent press conference, the busy actress talked about the swine flu scare, her endorsements and working after marriage. Here is an excerpt from the interaction.

On the swine flu scare

As the head of the house, Pa voiced his concerns on his blog about my health. He said I had flu like symptoms. Soon, word spread that I had swine flu! Pa had to then clarify that it was just a normal flu. For me it was Pa blogging because he was concerned and away from home at that time. But for others, it was like a confirmation of sorts that Amitabh Bachchan says Ash has the swine flu!

On Katrina Kaif replacing her

I would like to say this loud and clear; I chose not to renew my contract with the jewellery brand (Nakshatra). I had a contract with another brand under which that particular jeweller came. Once they parted ways, I decided not to endorse them anymore.

On endorsements

I’ve always been very selective about the brands I endorse. There’s no rat race. Every endorsement has a story behind it. The bottom-line is that I don’t like endorsing brands which are anywhere and everywhere. No one ever dropped me. I chose not to renew certain contracts. Like the one with the cola brand. Post marriage I decided not to endorse them anymore as Pa and Abhishek were endorsing the rival cola brand. I didn’t want any confusion in the consumer’s mind.

On working after marriage

Earlier, it was tough for a heroine to get work after marriage. Their so-called brand value would depreciate. That didn’t happen with me, as I’ve always aspired to push the envelope.

I have to thank the professionals I’ve worked with. They were not regressive and changed with times. Throughout my career, I’ve never said things like, ‘I’m not ready for marriage now’, or ‘Marriage will happen only after five or six years’. When I was ready for marriage, everybody knew. I’ve never given escapist quotes.

I have a secret pride, you know. I’ve always wanted to work after marriage and I couldn’t see why that should change after I tied the knot. Don’t misunderstand me. I’m not a hardcore feminist. I’m a humanist.

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