For Aishwarya Rai time management is not just an art, it’s a necessity. She arrived recently after the world tour, then left for Peru via Dubai to shoot for Shankar’s Robot.
"I’m looking working with Rajnikant Sir in Robot. He and my father-in-law are institutions. Luckily I’ve worked with both. And Peru is a place I’ve never shot in. Wish I had more time to enjoy the new happenings in my life, " sighed Aishwarya.
"But the sad part is I hardly got enough time to do the things that are really important to me, like spend with my parents, specially my father who’s been very unwell. I barely came back from the Unforgettable concerts when I had to leave. That’s the hard part of being who I am. The show always has to go on."
Aishwarya is deeply moved by the support and love offered to her and her family during this trying time of her father’s illness. "I’ve always had very positive vibes coming from my audience and friends. But the calls messages and prayers for my father’s health are something I’ll never forget, " Aishwarya says emotionally.
Regretfully she had to leave Mumbai again right sfter her dad’s latest chemotherapy. "I’d have liked to be with my parents more. But what to do? "
More on Mani’s movie? "We start shooting his film in October. All I’ll say at this point about Mani’s film is, it’s like nothing Abhishek or I have ever done. Guru was a different world."
About the just concluded world concerts Aishwarya brightens up discernibly. "What can I say? Personally and professionally it was greatly fulfilling. I’ve been on several concerts. This one was special for very obvious reasons. My parents-in-law and my husband were with me."
How different was it performing with them as compared with her earlier concerts when she performed alone? "Ah, that’s a trick question. I’ll tell you this much.
Each concert got better and better. Every city surprised us. It was the first world tour for Abhishek, so extra-special. He kept reminding me of how I kept urging him to do world tour even from before we came close.
I had completely forgotten that I had once sent a concert organizer to him for a proposed world tour. Abhishek was a rock star at these concerts. I felt very proud of him."
