Aishwarya Rai still as brand ambassador of 'L'Oreal'

Aishwarya Rai still as brand ambassador of 'L'Oreal': Officials of cosmetic firm L'Oreal Paris have denied reports that Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai has been replaced by Freida Pinto as the new brand ambassador.

Reports of Frieda replacing Aishwarya came up after the Slumdog Millionaire star featured in L'Oreal's 'Happy New Year' television commercial.

"We are shocked and surprised to read in some sections of the media/press about Ms. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan being replaced as the face of L'Oreal Paris," said an official statement from the firm.

"L'Oreal Paris strongly reiterates that this is absolutely untrue and that Ms. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan continues to be our valued spokesperson, as she has since 2000. While she remains an integral part of the L'Oreal Paris world wide Dream Team, she was unfortunately unavailable for our New Year commercial shoot due to prior commitments.

"She is one of the most iconic women of our times and is certainly the face of L'Oreal Paris internationally and in India for a range of products which include campaigns for Total Repair 5, Excellence Crème, Color Riche, Hydrafresh," the statement added.

Aishwarya Rai replaced over Freida Pinto for L'Oreal Advertisement

Aishwarya Rai replaced over Freida Pinto for L'Oreal Advertisement: She's famed as one of the most attractive women in the world - but Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is having to make way for equally stunning but younger model Freida Pinto as the Indian face of L'Oreal.

The Bollywood beauties have been pitched against each other after Slumdog Millionaire star Freida, 26, featured in the cosmetic firm's 'Happy New Year' television commercial with the brand's other global ambassadors - but not Aishwarya.

According to India Today, Former Miss World Bachchan, 37, has been permanently replaced by the younger model.

But a spokesperson for the Aishwarya told newspaper India Today: 'I don't know anything about it. We need to check out the details.

'Ash is busy with her upcoming performance at an awards function, so she can't speak on this issue right away.'

The model-turned-actress has been representing the brand since 2005, while Pinto joined in 2009.

It's not been a good few months for Aishwarya.

The Indian press have been criticising her for apparently putting on weight and she is said to be considering suing Elle magazine after they allegedly lightened her skin colour for their December issue cover shoot.

The actress herself has not commented on the situation, but friends of the Bride and Prejudice star have said she is 'furious'.

Freida's career meanwhile is going from strength to strength since appearing as a relative unknown in Danny Boyle's Slumdog - which also landed the beauty her co-star Dev Patel as a boyfriend.

She stars in forthcoming summer blockbuster Caeser: Rise Of The Apes alongside John Lithgow, James Franco and Andy Serkis.

She's also currently filming fantasy action movie Immortals with Mickey Rourke, which is due out in the autumn.

Aishwarya Rai: The Award Winning L'Oreal Advertisement 'Pics'

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Award Winning L'Oreal Advertisement: Bollywood belle Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has been a brand ambassador for L'Oreal for years now and she keeps coming back with more TV commercials that entice viewers and wow fans!

Mrs. Bachchan sure was a busy bee at this year's Cannes Film Festival, but it didn't stopped her from taking some time off her hectic schedule to talk about her job as one of L'Oreal's most beautiful brand ambassadors.

It certainly wasn't all play and no work for Ash who sat down for an intimate interview, talking about how much she loves coming to Cannes every year and how important it is for her to have a cosmetic brand she can count on when she travels and works in different countries and climates.

Along with Hollywood hotties Beyonce, Jennifer Aniston and Eva Longoria, Aishwarya has starred in L'Oreal ads and TV commercials seen by people all over the world and the Queen of B-town is not planning on stepping down anytime soon! Ash, who recently turned 36, has just come out with a new TV commercial for L'Oreal's 'Total Repair' 5, which stands for 'five problems, one solution.'

One L'Oreal product that Ash refuses to do however is the brand's fairness cream. Ultra fair Aishwarya  has flat out refused to be the spokeswoman for the skin fairness cream venture. The actress was L'Oreal's first choice because she is one of the most gorgeous and recognizable faces of Bollywood.

With her shinny, long hair Ash is also the perfect choice for a shampoo commercial and we have to sat the actress looks gorgeous. There is only one problem; Ash looks too skinny! There is no way she could have lost so much weight since we last saw her curves on the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival in May! So the Photoshop award of the year goes to Aishwarya for her L'Oreal Total Repair 5 commercial! Check it out here and tell us what you think.