Aishwarya Rai is a beautiful actress. However, she needs to develop her off-stage personality. She is very arrogant and puts down Western countries all the time. Interestingly, she hones her British accent when talking to NRIs and acts in many modern Bollywood movies. As the new face of India Aishwarya needs to understand that many people look up to her. She needs to have a beautiful personality along with a beautiful face. It''s her duty.

Zabrina what you sad was very rational and true.

From reading the interview, I don''t think there was anything wrong with what she said. I don''t believe that she puts down the Western Culture, if anything, she''s just defending her culture. I''m from the States, and most people here don''t un derstand other cultures.

And it''s true in Hollywood, people and the media seem to not want celebrity couples to be happy. look at Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, they are constantly hounded by the media and in constant specualtions of when they will break up and not even care that these two have children. In Hollywood, they have a tendency to want to break up couples who are happy. And it''s sad really because the media here have become sensationalize and tabloid worthy now. I mean, for God''s sake CNN covered Paris Hilton, when she was sent to jail and when she was released.

I''m an American, and I would say that we are pretty arrogant and we think that our ways are better than others. We stick our noses in issues we know nothing about. We tend to be ignorant of other people''s cultures.

Yes, I am an American too. However, I am Asian Indian and have watched or read many transcripts of her interviews and feel that she acts this way both towards western countries AND India. She is too arrogant, and needs to be more polite.

I have noted that as well .. may be she feels she has achieved the status that enables her to put the media back at their place? But personally though she is a gorgeous lady .. I have never felt the warmth of her big personality .. then again may be one has to be shrewd being in a industry as such ..

I have seen several interviews of her and I never once got the vibe that she''s arrogant. She may not be warm but I think she''s just being honest. I don''t think she has, in all the interviews, I have seen of hers, ever said anything bad about India. if anything, she''s proud of being an Indian. It''s hard cuz every move she makes, she''s scrutinized. If she acts like the dutiful wife and bahu, then she''s not being herself. If she acts too modern, she''s becoming too Westernized. What''s the woman supposed to do?

When she does Hollywood movies, media criticize her in India that Bollywood isn''t good enough for her that she has to do Hollywood films. And if she didn''t do Hollywood movies, the media would also be on her that maybe she''s afraid that she''ll fail and that''s why she won''t do it. Really, what is she supposed to do? Either way, she gets criticized.

I''m Filipino American, by the way and if Aishwarya was Filipino American I would be so damn proud because there''s someone there in the film industry who represents my nationality proudly.

If being straight forward and honest with the media is what you call arrogant, then I''d rather she''s arrogant than pretend.

To be honest, oftentimes, alot of criticisms towards her are uncalled for and unwarranted. Often times, she just stays quiet and would rather talk about her work and not her personal life. Sometimes, you need to defend yourself and your family and she comes off as being arrogant for that, then I can''t blame her.

And to add to what I said, it''s probably why alot of actors, the A-list ones, don''t want to do interviews because there''s less questions about their body of work and more on their personal lives and rumors. and when they refuse to answer or say something back to the media, then he or she is being rude. and sometimes, when you are doing prmotions for a movie or an album, imagine, doing interviews day in and day out and the same questions over and over again. then yno matter how much you insists on talking about the film or the album, the media still won''t stop asking about your personal life. and let''s not forget how the media oftentimes, twist words and stories.

Maybe you feel that way. I did not say she does not support India! She supports India at the expense of other countries. There is a reason why shows such as Oprah, 60 Minutes, and Letterman have not invited her back for follow-up interviews. She has a cold personality and, if not arrogant, comes off as such! You talked about being either too cultured or westernized- she can strike a balance between the two, instead of rapidly moving to the point where many in her own country are referring to her as the ice queen. I am an 18-year old Asian-Indian American, and I have managed to do so. If I can do it, so can Aishwarya.

You say that the reason why she ahs not been back on these shows is because she''s arrogant? How do you know this? Did they call you and tell you that? Or are you just assuming? Let me give you a recap, when she did media rounds here in the US it was to promote Bride & Prejudice, am I correct? Her biggest Hollywood movie to date. After that, she did The Mistress of Spices, Provoked and The Last Legion, all were heavily promoted in the UK, and not the US. So there really is no reason for her to do follow up interviews is there? Also, if you look at what she has done after Bride & Prejudice, besides those three movies, she did Shabd, Umrao Jaan, Dhoom 2, Guru and Jodhaa Akbar. Dhoom 2 by the way was filmed for one and a half year. And at the same time she was filming Guru and Umrao Jaan. So tell me, how would she find the time, to say, come to America and do interviews when she had no reason to? And what would the directors and her co-stars say, if she told them,, let me just take a week off so I can go to the US just to do interviews even when I have nothing to promote. You do know that filming takes an average of 13-18 hours a day right? And the little time they have, is for sleeping. For God''s sake, she and her hubby hardly even see each other when they are filming other movies. And you expect her to come here and do interviews just to appease those who think she hasn''t done follow up interviews with these shows because they thought she was arrogant when that isn''t even the case. And let’s not forget that in between doing “Jodhaa Akbar”, she also got married. The only promotion she did was at the Cannes Film Festival in France for “Provoked” and then “Guru”.

I’m also wondering, did we see the same interviews because I don’t think Aiswarya said anything offensive towards the Americans on Oprah, 60 Minutes and David Letterman. Oprah asked her about living with her parents and she said, in India that is common and she didn’t understand why that is such a big deal. Oprah even said, “When you are 30, and still living at home, your parents want to kick you out.” Oprah also asked her if Indians thought Americans are rude, she said “No, opinionated, maybe”. That is not just her perception, it’s a lot of countries perception about Americans. And no, Oprah was not offended. On “60 Minutes”, she did a lot of flirting and the man that interviewed her blushed and she did not say anything there that was offensive either. And on David Letterman, she was just going along, because if you watch his show, he is rude and if you are not quick and witty, he will drill you and embarrass you. She was funny. You want to talk about rude, have you seen Madonna on his show? David Letterman was not offended, he was enthralled with her. And the thing about parents or kids having to make appointments just to see each other, that is true here. I have Caucasian friends, and yes, they do schedule a time to see each other. You said you’re 18, right? So you’re a student and still living at home. And most of your friends are the same way, am I correct? When you get a little older and out of the house and working full time, here in America, that is what you do, you schedule to see your parents, or even your siblings.

This was actually one long response but since the space is limited, i had to send it three different times.
So if you say that she is this person, arrogant, and puts down Westerners, why would Sir Ben Kingsley, one of the most respected actors in the world and knighted by Queen Elizabeth herself, personally ask her to play his wife in Taj Mahal? And why would Gurinder Chada, and her hubby, who is Japanese-American, want to work with her again and again, and visited her on the set of Provoked and will also be involved in Taj Mahal''? And why would Will Smith continue to ask her to do a film together and even went to India, to talk to her about a project together? He desperately wants to work with her and has made claims he admires her and her work. And why would she continue to get scripts from Hollywood to work with Robert De Niro, Merryl Streep and other stars here, if you claim that she is this type of person? I''m just wondering.

And you are aware that stars here, like Jodie Foster, Brad Pitt, Angelia Jolie, just to name a few, only do round of interviews when they are promoting their films or a charity project and they just don''t drop in for no reason right? And these people live here, and Aishwarya lives in India, so tell me again, why would she need to come here to do a round of interviews if she had no reason to? Also, it has been said that Aishwarya works too hard and takes on too many films, and that is why it leaves her very little or no time, to come and do interviews, when there is not reason to do it.

I disagree with your comments. I stick by what i say and I do feel that she was patronizing to many of her American Interviewers. Stop talking about my one sentence- that she did not do follow-up interviews, because it is TRUE. Madonna, as you gave the example, has shown up on Letterman at least two times! The point of my first and central comment was that she is ARROGANT, and the person under me agreed. As I said before, her own people refer to her as Bollywood''s own Ice Queen. I do not really care if you feel the same way, or want to protect her. She is also slightly patronizing to her Indian interviewers, as well! I do not know about the comments made by the actors in the last of your three-part response, but I will say that she acts differently toward people she respects. She was more respectful to Oprah, as opposed to Letterman. I watched Madonna on Letterman''s show, and he does indeed like her. However, he acted the same way towards Aishwarya and she was very prickly. Also, she did make more rounds in the U.K., for Last legion, Provoked, and Mistress of Spices. I do not know whether this was planned, but it was partly because those movies did not do as well in the U.S. Last Legion made only $2 million here when released! By the way, she said American children need to make appointments to see their parents for dinner, not Caucasians. And NO, I do not need an appointment to see my parents, and this has not changed since I moved out to college. It will stay this way after I graduate, and so will it be for my friends. Please do not make assumptions. I respect your opinions and hopefully, you respect mine. Thanks and Goodbye.

I''m sorry but who is making assumptions here? You made the assumptions that the reason as to why Oprah, 60 Minutes and David Letterman has not invited her back is because she was arrogant and I said, how do you know this? I''m sure Oprah didn''t call you, right? And you are just assuming, am I correct? And by the way, Will Smith and Oprah are good friends, so if Oprah felt Aishwarya was arrogant why would Will Smith want to work with her so badly. Will Smith was in India in 2006. Regarding promotions, I’m not sure if you are aware but usually promotions are done before the film is shown and yes, it is usually planned as to where the movie is to be promoted.

Did you just contradict yourself, by calling her arrogant and rude and yet say that she was respectful towards Oprah? Hmmm.

You’re the one that brought up that the reason why she has not been invited back for a follow up interview was because these people found her arrogant and rude so why shouldn’t I respond to that?

Isabella, i totally agree with you and i must say that i liked it even more because you are not even from India.Neither am i but i so much love Aishwarya.I think this personality that people so much want to put down most times is the fact that she is multi-talented, a very real personality and knows how to handle issues and situations.People will naturally have their own perceptions about any individual, be it a star or not, such perceptions most times being filled with inaccurate, unbalanced and incorrect informations.Even if it is wrong to do so.Ash can not satisfy everybody but it is evidently she''s doing her best.She has always shown immense appreciation for her fans all over and professionally keeps doing her best.I really admire her and salute her through and through.I also think we''ve yet to see her best so let''s just keep supporting her.

allof you dont know her, she is arrogant as hell.. and pathetic . SHe treats journalists and reporters w in a condescending manner. And thingks everyone is a slave.

Aishwarya Rai sucks BIGGGG Time

So the saying goes...Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.---Proverbs 16:18

Im an american and i hater her on letterman!!!Dont know abt 60 mins..And yes ,i think she like every shallow celebrity has two faces and sucks upto celebrities and is horrid to journos(Who she calls ''bro'' and ''babe'' depending on their gender)And also if will smith and oprah are friends and if Oprah hated rai ,doesn''t mean will smith will!!Duh!!!
Besides being ghteeo,she doesn''t have an ounce of warmth in her,which olie inspite of being an adultress has in plenty..But well!!Shez sucessfull and has people defending her irrationally,so i guess she''ll continue to be liked