★Aishwarya Rai★ Cannes Film Festival 2012

Aishwarya Rai | Cannes Film Festival

Every man and his dog seems to have had an opinion on Aishwarya Rai's post baby weight gain - and her apparent refusal to lose it. More power to her, I say! Ash didn't feel the need to shed what is natural post-natal weight. Maybe because she wanted to nurse her child - whether that meant spending every precious moment with her daughter or breast-feeding. What the people who suggest she follows in the footsteps of the likes of Victoria Beckham don't realise is that rapid weight loss after giving birth is not only unnatural but it can also be harmful. And since when was Aishwarya Rai known for conforming to what society expects of her. She is an independent woman and came from a small town and then went on to conquer the world. If anything she deserves immense praise for her ability to shake off her detractors. I mean look at her here at Cannes. Does she look bothered in the slightest? Not to mention she looks drop-dead gorgeous. Check out this interview where Ash breaks her silence on the matter.

Amisha Patel vs. Bipasha Basu

So it was the IIFA's in Toronto last week, and boy what a great show it was. Many of B'town's top divas showed up, 2 of which - Bipasha and Amisha, in the same dress!

Bipasha vs. Amisha | IIFiasco

These 2 have quite a history behind them. They debuted in the early 2000's and were both rivals of Kareena Kapoor in the beginning of their careers because Bebo was the leader of the newbies pack at that time. And we all know, Kareena really went to town and bashed down any possible contender to her throne. So it looked like the two divas had joined forces. They never signed any movies together but worked on a photo shoot for a sizzling Filmfare magazine.

Bipasha Basu and Amisha Patel | Filmfare magazine

But after Amisha made some comments about Bipasha's film 'Jism' in 2003, the two have been bitter rivals themselves. Amisha said that she would never do a film so vulgur and sexual because her grandmother would be offended. In return Bipasha responded on Koffee With Karan, alongside the giggling Lara Dutta that "Amisha doesn't have the physical attributes to carry out a Jism, to be very honest. (Lara laughs). You need a woman, a full package for the role. She's too petite, too small. Her whole is wrong, she would not fit a Jism."

Karan Johar, Bipasha Basu, Lara Dutta

So when they both turned up to the event in the same dress in different shades, us bloggers of course are having a field day. But it doesn't stop there.


Bipasha posted on her Twitter:
"IIFA night was great!Thank you Toronto:)Do not feel like leaving but sadly have to leave!Had the best time ever!Also last night a fellow actress landed up wearing the same dress in a diff color as me on d green carpet!It ws quite amusing even for me:) So next time I'll plan my green carpet outfit in advance n nt pull out things frm my cupboard last min!:) Anyways u can't stop the world frm buying d same things n keep a tab on all!".

Amisha responded:
"Thank u sweethearts for loving myy iifa dresses. Ramona narang the designer made them 2 months in advance of the event.Fortunately I don't need to copy anyone.even my red launch party dress was ramonas creation as she knows me n my style since we were kids.I know u all r upset at some nasty n unrequired comments made by another actor. But don't b upset. I'm really unaffected.I don't care if ten people wear same outfit bkos clothes don't make a person.its ur own charm n how u carry it. So I'm chilled.we all have r distinct style. N that is natural to us n not by the clothes we wear.n yes designr ramona narang is a family friend since I was a kid.she knows me v well. As for copying. Y wud I??? How silly!"

To which, an Amisha follower queried:
"i think Bipasha never said anything about you..she infact found the co-incidence amusing..why r u going crazy about nothing??"

Amisha replied:
"darling I also nevr mentioned bipashas name. I think she looked wow.just answring my fans.u have a problem with that sweety?"

What will happen next? A dhamakedaar dance-off item number?

Cannes Film Festival 18-May-2011

Let's take a look at some more of the happenings from Cannes.

Sonam Kapoor for L'Oreal.

Sonam Kapoor | L'Oreal

Sonam Kapoor | L'Oreal

Sonam Kapoor @ the Choppard party.

Sonam Kapoor

Sonam Kapoor @ Choppard

Mallika Sherawat.

Mallika Sherawat

Mallika Sherawat

Mallika Sherawat

Mallika Sherawat

Aishwarya Rai at the Cannes Film Festival 2011

The stunning and beautiful Aishwarya Rai attended the Cannes Film Festival once again this year.

Our girl Sonam Kapoor will attend later in the week. Minissha Lamba also attended.