Ash gives up Greece for Raavan

Cuts short her trip to the country to be back in time for the music launch of the film's Tamil version

Cuts short her trip to the country to be back in time for the music launch of the film's Tamil version

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who was enjoying a holiday in Greece, decided to cut short her trip to attend the May 14 music release of the Tamil version of Raavan in Chennai. She did so in spite of director Mani Ratnam insisting that it was fine if she didn't make it to the function.

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"Normally Mani would not have heard of his leading lady not being present for the function. However, when it comes to Abhishek and Aishwarya, Mani lets all his rules fall to the ground," a source said. "He clearly told Aishwarya that it would be okay even if she didn't attend the function."

But Aishwarya would hear none of it.

The source said, "To Aishwarya, being present at the music function with Vikram, her co-star of the Tamil Raavan, is as important as it was for her to be seen next to Abhishek at the equivalent function for the Hindi Raavan last month."

In fact, being present at the Tamil music release of Raavan is crucial for Aishwarya since she has another major Tamil release, Shankar's Endhiran, coming up soon after.

"It is very important for Aishwarya to show a sense of solidarity with the Tamil film industry and among her South India fans. And not just that, she wouldn't have missed Mani Ratnam's event in Chennai for anything in the world," the source said.

Ash was in Greece with her husband Abhishek, who is shooting for Abhinay Deo's Game there.