“The name of my character is not `Sita`. I am playing a woman who has similarities with the Sita of `Ramayana`,” the actress told reporters at the press conference of her new Hollywood flick `Pink Panther 2` here.

Aishwarya, however, refused to give further details about `Ravan`.

“I can`t give any details about `Ravan` at the moment. You will have to wait and watch. All I can say that it is an intense film set in today`s time and Mani has given a totally new perspective to the art of storytelling,” she said.

Asked if she is paired opposite Abhishek, Aishwarya said they never played a conventional couple on-screen.

“We have never been paired opposite each other in the conventional way, apart from the film `Kuchh Naa Kaho`. Be it `Dhoom 2` or `Sarkar Raj`, it`s not the conventional man-wife pairing. Even in `Guru`, the film revolves around Abhishek. So, by the time `Ravan` happened, we have become used to this,” she said.

“But, director Abhinay Deol has decided to cast us in his new film. Hopefully, the audience will see us romancing on screen there,” she added.

Aishwarya said it is always a pleasure to act with Abhishek.

“It`s always a pleasant experience working with actors like Abhishek. I am not saying it just because I am his wife, but the fact remains that he is one of the nicest co-actors I have seen so far,” she said.

Talking about `Pink Panther 2`, which has released in India Friday, Aishwarya said the film is a `joyride`.

“Anyone who is familiar with English films and ?Pink Panther` will know what I mean when I say the film is a joy ride. Although I have a small role in the film, I said `yes` only because I wanted to work with institutions like Steve Martin.

“Besides, I have highest regard for comedy because it is the most difficult emotion to portray on screen. `Pink Panther 2` is an easy comedy and every one can watch it with family,” she said.

The actress has been shooting for “Ravana” here since Feb 17. Abhishek is expected to join her soon. The shooting will continue till mid-March.

Indian Film Love Aaj Kal (2009) Pictures,Love Aaj Kalgallery

Neil Nitin Mukesh as Ray Acharya
Ray, a struggling photographer, has nothing going for him until he inherits a very ‘special’ camera from his grandfather which changes his life in a way that he could not have imagined in his wildest dreams.

The ‘power’ of the camera changes Ray’s destiny overnight. His life becomes one big roller-coaster ride that takes him from rags to riches and also helps him to meet the love of his life, Simi.

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“There aren’t many hopes to get anything better than a 50 percent initial for ‘Billu’ because of its mixed bag promotion. Shah Rukh has underplayed his presence in the film. And if he actually has a good part to play, there could be an increase in collections as the weekend progresses,” the source said.

Zoom film critic Omar Qureshi, however, gives “Billu” a thumbs up.

“‘Billu’ is the biggest movie of the weekend. The selling point of the movie of course being Shah Rukh, who has gone all the way to promote it. The movie has already managed to get the required buzz. So, it’s definitely going to bring in the audience,” he said.

Produced by Red Chillies Entertainment, “Billu” has been directed by Priyadarshan and stars Irrfan Khan and Lara Dutta in the lead apart from Shah Rukh, Kareena Kapoor, Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra in three item numbers.

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