Ash not sidelined

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has been invited by the makers of Pink Panther 2 to the première of the film in the US. She will also tour US and Europe with comedian Steve Martin to promote the film. This development sets aside rumors that the former Miss World is being sidelined by the makers of Pink Panther 2 by avoiding her in the
posters and promos. The actress will be touring Madrid, Paris, Moscow, and Berlin to promote the film.

Though the invitation had been extended to her husband Abhishek Bachchan he would not be joining her due to other commitments. Ash’s presence in the promo tour will prove that her participation in the film is appreciated by the makers of Pink Panther, setting aside the rumors of her being sidelined.

Ash in pink panther 2

International members of Inspector Jacques Clouseau's (played by Steve Martin) special team of investigators in the forthcoming Pink Panther 2 will include roles played by Asian stars.

Bollywood superstar Aishwarya Rai Bachchan continues to maintain careers in both worlds of Bollywood and Hollywood. While starring in South Asian blockbusters like Devdas, Dhoom 2, Jodhaa Akbar, and Sarkar Raj, she has also taken on roles in Western films, such as Bride & Predjudice, Mistress of Spices, and The Last Legion.

In The Pink Panther 2, she plays Sonia, an Indian research specialist.

Meanwhile, rising Japanese star Yuki Matsuzaki plays Kenji, a Japanese electronics expert in the film.

Matsuzaki is best known for his work in the films The Last Samurai and Letters From Iwo Jima, and a costarring role on the TV series Heroe

Priemier of pink panther 2 at berlinale

Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan received a rousing reception by fans and the global media at the ongoing 49th Berlin International Film Festival 'Berlinale'. (Text Courtesy: PTI)
IN THIS PICTURE: Actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan poses with a person wearing a pink panther costume during a photocall to promote the movie Pink Panther 2 at the 59th Berlinale film festival in Berlin, February 13, 2009.