Jaya aunty is the best, says Preity Zinta

indiaabroad


By indiaabroad
Monday Aug 4 8:25 AM

Mumbai, Aug 4 (IANS) Preity Zinta, who is accompanying the Bachchans for their Unforgettable tour, says she gets along with everyone in Bollywood's first family, but shares a special bonding with Jaya Bachchan.

The Unforgettable tour that kicked off last month has Amitabh, his son Abhishek, daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai performing with other Bollywood stars. Although Jaya is not performing, she is accompanying the family on the tour.

'I knew I'd be comfortable with Amitji, Ash and Abhishek. I've always gotten along with them. I did the film 'The Last Lear' with Amitji. And we had a blast,' Preity told IANS.

'But my favourite is Jaya aunty. We bonded earlier during 'Kal Ho Naa Ho'. At that that we had gotten really close. Now it's like old times again. Jaya Aunty is my favourite member of the Bachchan family. We get along so well,' she added.

Apparently, the two ladies take off on long walks and shopping sprees at every venue.

'Just the two of us. We love it!' said Preity.

Commenting upon her relationship with Aishwarya and Madhuri Dixit, she said: 'Come on, it's not hard to get along with Aishwarya and Madhuri, who joined us in the US. They're two of the sweetest chicks I've worked with. And they're as comfortable in their space as I am in mine. No rivalry, no looking anxiously over our shoulders.

'We're all cool doing our own thing. And I'm sure I'd be the same when Shilpa Shetty joins us in London. I knew I'd be completely comfortable in present company. Otherwise, I'd never have agreed to come along.'

Her favourite act, Preity says generously, is Madhuri and Aishwarya's 'Dola re' song from 'Devdas'.

'They're awesome, breathtaking together. Absolutely paisa vasool! We all are, actually, ha ha... Riteish Deshmukh, who I've never worked with, is such a revelation on stage. He dances so well. And he's such a cool guy.

'And Vishal and Shekhar are rock stars. In fact, the whole experience so far has been just amazing. I can't wait to get along with the rest of the show,' said the actress who was also part of Shah Rukh Khan's world tour Temptations.

However, the tour wasn't without hiccups. After Amitabh, Preity too lost her luggage on arrival in Los Angeles just hours before she was to go on stage.

'Can you imagine my plight on de-boarding from the flight? So it's not just Amitji whose world-tour experiences come with a baggage,' Preity puns perkily.

'I had a 'wail' of a time when I lost my baggage. To my horror the lost suitcase contained my precious golden gown. There was no way I could go on stage without wearing that gown. So I decided to get a replacement garment,' said the actress.

Then began Preity's hunt in the shopping areas of LA for a designer who would stitch the lost gown.

'I finally found this place run by a guy called Mike. At first he was horrified. 'How can I make a duplicate dress without a pattern, and that too in just hours?' But you know me. I badgered, threatened, pleaded. It was done. I got my golden gown just in time,' said Preity

'All my Indian clothes for the concerts have been done by Neeta Lulla and Ruchika Pandey. I even get into an Anarkali dress and do a full on Indian number. So much for my Western image, ha!'

 
 

Related News

Shilpa Shetty will share stage with Aishwarya in 'Unforgettable' tour - indiaabroad

Mumbai, June 23 (IANS) The Bachchans' upcoming 'Unforgettable' world tour has something to look forward to - leggy lass Shilpa Shetty is all set to team up with the gorgeous...
 
 
  • Most Viewed
  • Most Emailed
Katrina and Sameera give ultimatum to their men!
Thursday Nov 19 11:05 AM   glamsham
 
Abhishek and Aishwarya on their naughty AD...
Wednesday Oct 28 10:30 AM   glamsham
 
Southern actress Navya Nair to marry
Wednesday Nov 18 12:20 PM   indiaabroad
 
Bollywood set to romance 70's again
Saturday Nov 21 10:45 AM   glamsham
 
Salman to Get More Proactive
Saturday Nov 21 4:21 PM   movietalkies
Ash Takes Charge at ABCL
Wednesday Nov 11 12:14 AM - movietalkies
 
Southern actress Navya Nair to marry
Wednesday Nov 18 12:20 PM - indiaabroad
 
Trisha takes a pay cut?
Friday Nov 13 7:35 PM - galatta
 
Live in present and be happy: Demi Moore
Friday Oct 30 7:25 PM - indiaabroad
 
Bollywood set to romance 70's again
Saturday Nov 21 10:45 AM - glamsham
 
 
 
Copyright © IANS India Private Limited, Copyright © www.indiafm.com , Copyright © Glamsham.com, Copyright © Galatta.com, Copyright © Cinesouth.com,
Copyright © Behindwoods.com, Copyright © Reuters.com, Copyright © Movietalkies.com, Copyright © Komal Nahata,
Copyright © ANI, Copyright © Indiabroadcast. All rights are reserved.
Copyright © 2009 Yahoo India Pvt. Ltd. All rights reserved.
Privacy Policy - Terms of Service - Copyright Notice