Aishwarya Rai is in Jaipure Hotel Le Meridien for the J. P. dutta film Umrao Jaan, a remake of Muzaffar Ali’s all-time classic.

Shabna Azmi and Himani Shivpuri are in the pink city as well. The hotel management has tightened up the security to ensure the stars comfort and local media is kept at distance from Hotel Le Meridien.

Other lead actors, Abhishek Bachchan and Sunil Shetty, will join the Umrao Jaan team at Jaipure soon.

J.P.Dutta has waited for Aishwarya Rai to finish The Last Legion - her first full-fledged English film. Aishwarya plays the courtesan and poetess, the role that Rekha played in Muzaffar Ali’s classic.

Rajastan desert has been the main stage for J.P.Dutta earlier blockbuster as well, Border and Refugee - Abishek Bachchan, Kareena Kapoor launch vehicle.

J.P.Dutta returned to deserts of Rajastan after a gap of one-and-a-half-years.

The first schedule of Umrao Jaan is to be shot at the City Palace, Jaipure - Rajasthan capital.

Aishwarya Rai was recognished her contribution to diversity by European Union, along with Hollywood actor Jackie Chan.

‘Global Diversity Award‘ was presented to former Miss World and a Hollywood actress Aishwarya Rai, at a one-day conference on ‘Celebrating Diversity in the European Union‘ at Lord’s Cricket Ground, London.

Keith Vaz MP and Co-Chair of the conference, had said “Aishwarya Rai is a symbol of what Asian women can achieve and a real international symbol for diversity,” and further added that the conference will help the EU to “refocus our goals and inspire the minds of leading individuals across Europe.”

“We are in dire need of a fresh approach to integration and of finding inspiration in a diverse environment which recognizes and nurtures the talents of all people within our great European community, regardless of religion, culture or ethnicity,” Keith Vaz said.

After receiving the award Aishwarya Rai told “It is very humbling. I shall cherish this award for all times to come.”

Aishwarya Rai thanked the Indian community “for supporting me in all my ventures.”

“I will also like to thank God and people at large for appreciating my contribution, particularly as a woman and as an Asian,” delighted Aishwarya Rai said.

Ashutosh Gowariker says Aishwarya Rai suits best for the role of Jodha Bai, in his “Akbar-Jodha”, where Hrithik Roshan plays Emperor Akbar.

Film maker Ashutosh Gowariker says beauty queen Aishwarya Rai will be the perfect fit for the role of ‘Jodha Bai’ - Rajput princess , in the movie Akbar-Jodha.

Akbar-Jodha is about the love between Emperor Akbar and his wife Jodha Bai. “It will be a romantic tale - Jodha Akbar - based on their lives” says Ashutosh.

Hrithik Roshan, who portrays Akbar in the movie wears a new look with long hair.

Ashutosh Gowariker had lesser profile actress in his earlier works, Lagaan and Swades with Gracy Singh and Gayatri Joshi respectivly. But this time he prefered internationally known Aishwarya Rai, because he thinks Aish only can meet the demand in the role of the Emporers’ wife.

Ashutosh Gowariker was in Delhi, regarding a painting exhibition further said, Jodha Akbar is about “as to how a marriage of political alliance transforms into lifelong love.”