Aishwarya Rai still as brand ambassador of 'L'Oreal'

Aishwarya Rai still as brand ambassador of 'L'Oreal': Officials of cosmetic firm L'Oreal Paris have denied reports that Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai has been replaced by Freida Pinto as the new brand ambassador.

Reports of Frieda replacing Aishwarya came up after the Slumdog Millionaire star featured in L'Oreal's 'Happy New Year' television commercial.

"We are shocked and surprised to read in some sections of the media/press about Ms. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan being replaced as the face of L'Oreal Paris," said an official statement from the firm.

"L'Oreal Paris strongly reiterates that this is absolutely untrue and that Ms. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan continues to be our valued spokesperson, as she has since 2000. While she remains an integral part of the L'Oreal Paris world wide Dream Team, she was unfortunately unavailable for our New Year commercial shoot due to prior commitments.

"She is one of the most iconic women of our times and is certainly the face of L'Oreal Paris internationally and in India for a range of products which include campaigns for Total Repair 5, Excellence Crème, Color Riche, Hydrafresh," the statement added.

Aishwarya Rai replaced over Freida Pinto for L'Oreal Advertisement

Aishwarya Rai replaced over Freida Pinto for L'Oreal Advertisement: She's famed as one of the most attractive women in the world - but Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is having to make way for equally stunning but younger model Freida Pinto as the Indian face of L'Oreal.

The Bollywood beauties have been pitched against each other after Slumdog Millionaire star Freida, 26, featured in the cosmetic firm's 'Happy New Year' television commercial with the brand's other global ambassadors - but not Aishwarya.

According to India Today, Former Miss World Bachchan, 37, has been permanently replaced by the younger model.

But a spokesperson for the Aishwarya told newspaper India Today: 'I don't know anything about it. We need to check out the details.

'Ash is busy with her upcoming performance at an awards function, so she can't speak on this issue right away.'

The model-turned-actress has been representing the brand since 2005, while Pinto joined in 2009.

It's not been a good few months for Aishwarya.

The Indian press have been criticising her for apparently putting on weight and she is said to be considering suing Elle magazine after they allegedly lightened her skin colour for their December issue cover shoot.

The actress herself has not commented on the situation, but friends of the Bride and Prejudice star have said she is 'furious'.

Freida's career meanwhile is going from strength to strength since appearing as a relative unknown in Danny Boyle's Slumdog - which also landed the beauty her co-star Dev Patel as a boyfriend.

She stars in forthcoming summer blockbuster Caeser: Rise Of The Apes alongside John Lithgow, James Franco and Andy Serkis.

She's also currently filming fantasy action movie Immortals with Mickey Rourke, which is due out in the autumn.

Ash, Bebo, Freida, Kim, Alicia or Fergie: who is the best in Yellow?

Ash, Bebo, Freida, Kim, Alicia or Fergie: who is the best in Yellow?: Celebs from Hollywood to Bollywood love to shine in gold, but from the East to the West; who wears the yellow dress best? Check out our pics of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Fergie, Freida Pinto, Alicia Silverstone, Kareena Kapoor and Kim Kardashian here to pick your favorite star in yellow.

Freida Pinto looks cute in pretty much anything but yellow is definitely her color as it matches her hair color perfectly. Hollywood hottie Alicia Silverstone shines on the red carpet in her yellow number and it looks like being vegetarian pays off!

Kareena Kapoor looks playful in her yellow number and she matches it nicely with a red bag and a colorful bracelet. TV reality star Kim Kardashian goes for the pretty look as she poses in a short, golden outfit.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan makes a glam statement with her yellow dress as she opts for a longer outfit with simple accessories. Black Eyed Peas singer Fergie does the same but adds a little sexy necklace.

So, let you decides that who is the beauty that most fit in Yellow Dress. Leave your comments bellow:

Shilpa and Soha at Olay event gallery

Shilpa and Soha at Olay eventphotos, pics, images, Shilpa shetty and Soha ali khan at Olay eventphotos, images, pics, Shilpa and Soha at Olay event

Freida Pinto Latest hot Photo Shoot

Freida Pinto Latest hot Photo Shoot, Freida Pinto wallpapers, Freida Pinto pictures, Freida Pinto images, Freida Pinto photo gallery, Freida Pinto stills, Freida Pinto pictures, photo gallery,stills, pics, images, Freida Pinto photos, Freida Pinto photo gallery, Freida Pinto photo album, Freida Pinto

Freida Pinto at the Chanel Show in Paris

Unlike other Bollywood stars who aim and long for Hollywood projects, but keep Mumbai as their base clinging on to Bollywood films, The 24-year-old Slumdog Millionaire actress, Freida Pinto has moved to New York to concentrate on her Hollywood career. Not that her move has been too hasty or unplanned. The gorgeous actress has already been signed by Woody Allen for his next film where she will star alongside Josh Brolin, Naomi Watts, Anthony Hopkins and Antonio Banderas.
And also, the gal is making her presence felt on the international front dazzling at major events. Recently, she was spotted at the Chanel show in Paris Fashion Week where she outdid her fellow front row occupants supermodels Kate Moss and Claudia Schiffer. She was was the centre of attention in a white draped cocktail dress with a black layered chain detail and black stilettos.
The Mumbai native, had earlier confessed to getting star struck despite now being a celebrity in her own right, with the stupendous success of her debut film which went on to win eight Academy awards.