Ash makes comeback courtesy Abhi

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s comeback film ‘Jazbaa’ which will be the actress’ return to the cine world after a break of nearly four years, was possible only due to hubby Abhishek Bachchan, according to a Mumbai-based tabloid.

Sanjay Gupta, director of ‘Jazbaa’, and Abhishek had wanted to collaborate on a project for a long time and often spoke about the same. During one such chat, Gupta told Abhishek about the rights of a foreign film (the name of which the filmmaker is reluctant to divulge) he had bought.

Speaking to the tabloid, Gupta said, “Abhishek loved the story and wanted to know who I had in mind for the female lead. I told him, ‘It would be great if Aishwarya could do it’. To my surprise, he asked for the film’s copy.”

A week later, Abhishek called Gupta and confirmed that Ash is on board. “Aishwarya too spoke to me. Subsequently, I visited their home to discuss the details,” shared Gupta.

Aishwarya later announced the film at Cannes. She will play a lawyer in the film. ‘Jazbaa’ stars Irrfan Khan opposite the beautiful actress and also sees John Abraham in a cameo.