Aishwarya Rai as barbie

Aishwarya Rai's representatives are in negotiations with the toy giant, Mattel, as it plans to transform the iconic doll into a Bollywood star and sell it throughout India. If it turns positive, the actress will be the first Indian face of the doll "Barbie". It will be named "Bollywood Barbie".

The company which recently celebrated Barbie's 50th birthday expects to cash in on the popularity of bollywood star.

Aishwarya Rai's face is well-known throughout the world as she had acted in Hollywood films, too. To name few " Pink Panther 2 " , "Mistress of Spices", "Bride and Prejudices" etc. She is accepted in Hollywood thanks to her green eyes. She will have the doll modeled on her with those eyes and outfits of the doll will be designed by India's top designer.

She is among the four Indian film stars to have their waxwork image displayed at Madame Tussaud's. The others are her Father-in-law Amitabh Bachchan, Shahrukh Khan and Diva Helen.

Good Bye 2008 - Entertainment

Bollywood:

Singh is Kinng:

Vipul Shah, Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaiff jointly made a record breaking business of more than Rs. 54 Crore in India only.

Jodhaa Akbar:

Ashutosh Gowarikar's film Jodhaa Akbar was a success. Strong Hritik Roshan as Jalaluddin Mohammed Akbar and beautiful Aishwarya as Jodhaa were the main star cast.

Subhash Ghai:

Subhash Ghai, director of "Kalicharan", "Vishwanath", "Ram Lakhkhan", "Karma" etc, could not attract viewers for his films "Krishna" and "Yuvraj".

Animation Films:

"Roadside Romeo" and "Ganesh Part 2" were not so successful.

Amitabh Bachchan:

On his birthday, Amitabh Bachchan was admitted to hospital due to stomache. Media and fans of Amitabhji were gathered outside the hosipital. He was discharged after a week.

Who will not be with us:

Comedian Rajendranath, Jayshree Gadkar, Manorama, Begam Para, Jamu Sugandh, Sonu Mukherjee, Prabodh Mukherjee, Shabdakumar (writer of "Insaaf Ka Tarazoo"), B R Chopra, F C Mehra, Raghuvaran, Kunal have passes away during the year.

Telewood:

"Balika Badhu", with a theme of child merriage, is super hit on small screen. Both the serials which were extended unnecessary for years namely "Kahani Ghar Ghar Ki" and "Kyonki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi" were off the screen during the year.

Colours, a newly launched channel, produced "Big Boss" which developed many discrepancies which helped to increase the TRP.

Winner of "Voice of India" , Ishmit Singh, died in a swimming pool of a hotel.

Hollywood:

Celebrity moms:

Anjelina Jolie, Nicole Kidman, Hail Berry, Jenifer Lopes, Christina Aguilera, Ashlee Simpson, Jessica Alba.

Richest Hollywood Actors / Actresses:

According to Forbes, Wealth of famous Hollywood actors / Actresses:

• Actor: Will Smith - More than 8 Crore US $.
• Actress: Cameron Diaz - More than 5 Crore US $.

Johnny Depp for the role of Capt. Jack Sparrow for the fourth film of series "Pirates of the Caribbean" charged Pounds 3 Crore and 20 Lakh. This was the highest amount offered to any actor / actress.