Playboy Model Candice Boucher is the Big Fan of Aishwarya Rai

Mumbai, Sep 19: I am a big fan of Aishwarya Rai, says Playboy model Candice Boucher, who is set to make her Bollywood debut with 'Aazaan' and describes it as an opportunity of a lifetime. 

'I did know about Bollywood before doing this film because while growing up in South Africa, we did have a few Indian movies showcased on the TV. I was aware a little bit about the industry that it's very colourful and has a lot of music and dance,' Candice told IANS in an interview.

'I don't remember the names of the film right now, but as far as the actors are concerned, I am a big fan of Aishwarya Rai. She is gorgeous and a great actress too. The fact that she has made a mark not only in Bollywood but also Hollywood, speaks a lot about her. She is beautiful,' added the model who visited India six times earlier and loves the family bond people share here.

The 27-year-old, who also modelled for magazines like FHM, GQ, Cosmopolitan, Sports Illustrated and Elle, is excited about director Prashant Chadha's 'Aazaan'.

Entrepreneur-turned-actor Sachin Joshi plays the male lead in the film, while Candice is roped in as a sand artist and as Sachin's love interest in 'Aazaan', slated for an Oct 14 release.

The model says being a part of a Hindi film was nerve-wracking for her.

'Prashant got this project to me. He gave me a call when I was in New York last year and told me that he has a part that is perfect for me. I was little nervous because it was a Hindi movie. I don't speak the language and my dancing is also not really up to the mark. 

'But Prashant kind of scripted the role around me and my personality and then he changed all my dialogues to English. It was a fun experience, but equally nerve-wracking,' said Candice.

Will she stay and make a career in Bollywood?

'Prashant just gave me an opportunity of a lifetime and I couldn't say no to it. It was a learning experience. If I think about going in the Bollywood direction, I have to see my Hindi definitely. It has to be a lot better and also the dancing. So at the moment I'm happy that I got this opportunity and I'll keep on trying to learn Hindi. But Bollywood isn't something I'll only concentrate on.

'However, if something great comes up, I'm open to the idea,' said Candice who has done an item song in the film, which was choreographed by Ashley Lobo. 

IANS

Cannes 2011 reloaded: Aishwarya Rai, Candice Boucher, Sonam Kapoor, Mallika Sherawat, Minissha Lamba as stunners on the red carpet Goddess

Aishwarya Rai Cannes 2011

On the first day Aishwarya Rai looked dazzling in a white-coloured, one-shouldered Elie Saab outfit that had the heavy hemline scraping the red carpet. Aishwarya Cannes 2011 On the second day of the Cannes Film Festival 2011 Aishwarya Rai wore an icy gown in white and blue by Armani. The strapless gown was contemporary in silhouette and Aishwarya completed her look with a bold, big watch which looked more like a cuff, and a clutch in steel tone. Sonam Kapoor Sonam Kapoor sashayed down the red carpet in Jean Paul Gaultier couture. The lady looked stunningly gorgeous in a dress that seemed tailor-made for her, causing a flutter among the paparazzi. Mallika Sherawat This was Mallika Sherawat third appearance at Cannes, and as usual she made many heads turn in her direction. This time it was all thanks to the zany see-through gown that even revealed the outline of her undergarments. Candice Boucher Mallika was outdone by Candice Boucher who turned up in a transparent dress as well.   Minissha Lamba Minissha Lamba turned into a demure damsel in a fetching gown.

Candice Boucher beats Mallika Sherawat at Cannes

Mallika Sherawat, Candice Boucher

Mallika Sherawat managed to walk the red carpet at the 64th Cannes Film Festival. Fresh out of her pristine white outfit she wore to the White House, the actress donned a black lace dress (a cross between a Halloween costume and a bondage dress) showing off her undies on Saturday night.

However, the eyeballs she planned on grabbing were already focussed on Playboy model Candice Boucher who walked in a transparent gown covering her vitals in lace flowers and leaving little to the imagination.

"Mallika was pretty excited about her red carpet walk. Much like her excitement over meeting the President and getting invited to the White House and meeting Scarlett Johansson and so on and so forth.

Her red carpet entry was also publicised to well (some very efficient Marketing professionals we already are aware of, need to be thanked here). She thought she'd blow everyone's mind with her entry. However, it turned out to be quite the opposite.

Mallika did wear a revealing outfit with her undergarments quite visible but it was Candice Boucher who walked in minutes before her in a see through gown and the photographers went berserk.

Candice was walking the red carpet since her film Azaan was to be showcased. She walked in with director Prashant Chaddha and the lead actor of the film Sachin Joshi. Mallika was obviously fuming but what could one do," informed our source from the event.
Although Mallika remained unavailable for comments, her spokesperson said, "Nothing like this happened."

However Sachin Joshi, the lead actor along with whom Candice entered said, "Candice's outfit did create a stir because it was quite controversial and many eyebrows were raised."

Playboy girl makes Bollywood debut

Playboy covergirl Candice Boucher will make her Bollywood debut as a sand artist in director Prashant Chadha's " Aazaan".

Acclaimed sand artist Alexandra Konofalskaya was flown down from Belarus to train Candice for her role.

"I never imagined myself in a Bollywood film but now I'm looking forward to its premiere. I love your country and I want to see a lot of India," she said in a press statement.

"Aazaan" is an international espionage film about an informant who has to go undercover beyond enemy lines to save the nation from destruction by biological warfare.

"While scripting the film, I felt that Candice would make the perfect mystery miss. Given that she's a Playboy covergirl, the instant connect is, 'She must be hot.' She is but there's also a certain vulnerability that makes her more appealing," said Chadha, who made his directorial debut with Himesh Reshammiyaa starrer "Aap Ka Surroor".