Pictures of Aishwarya Rai at Sister-in-Law Shrima Rai's Baby Shower Ceremony

Aishwarya Rai's sister-in-law Shrima Rai (Aishwarya Rai's brother Aditya Rai's Wife) is pregnant with her first child, she had her baby shower ceremony recently here are a few pictures from the function.

Aishwarya Rai, Mom Vrinda Rai and her Sister-in-Law Shrima Rai at Shrima's Baby Shower Ceremony

Aishwarya Rai with a Relative at Sister-in-Law Shrima Rai's Baby Shower function

Aishwarya Rai at Sister-in-Law Shrima Rai's Baby Shower Party

Aishwarya Rai at Sister-in-Law Shrima Rai's Baby Shower Ceremony

Aishwarya Rai Poses With Relatives at Sister-in-Law Shrima Rai's Baby Shower Ceremony
Aishwarya Rai Sings an Autograph at Sister-in-Law Shrima Rai's Baby Shower Ceremony

Salman Khan Celebrates Raksha Bandhan With Sisters

Salman Khan's Sister Arpita Khan Ties Rakhi on Salman's Hand

Salman Khan's Sister Arpita Khan Ties Rakhi on Salman's Hand

Rahul's Sister Poonam Mahajan Talks On Why She Skipped Her Brother’s Wedding

Rahul Mahajan With Younger Sister Poonam

BJP Youth Wing Leader Poonam Mahajan Spills The Beans On why She Skipped Her Brother’s Big Fat TV Wedding

The Mahajans have a way of making it to the headlines. This time it is Rahul, who tied the knot, for the second time, with a 21-year-old Bengali model and item girl in a televised event on Saturday which was attended by his mother, but not his sister. Poonam Mahajan-Rao, who had always stood by her elder brother during the darkest phases of his life - the drug scandal for instance – was missing from the scene. This sent the media and commentators in a tizzy, as Rahul and his spokespersons found themselves struggling to deal with speculations that Poonam, who is a BJP youth wing leader, wanted to stay away from the reality drama.

After considerable effort, Mirror managed to speak to Poonam. “I am a very private person, and for me, an event like a marriage is a private affair.” However, Rahul’s ‘private affair’ was a high-voltage mega-TRP-driven event with millions watching it live as it unfolded. When asked why she didn’t join in the much-watched ceremony, Poonam said, "I am the kind of person who prefers to sit at home rather than make a show out of things. I even keep my son's birthday party as private as possible. That's how I am."

Incidentally, Poonam was very much around when Rahul married his childhood sweetheart Shweta in a private ceremony in 2006. They divorced two years later. Speaking about her own wedding which was a low-key affair, Poonam said, "Ten years ago, I made a choice of getting married to the person I wanted to. Now, Rahul has made his choice and being his sister support him entirely."

When asked if there are any differences within the Mahajan family over Rahul's choice and decision, Poonam said, "Rahul is my elder brother and his decisions are totally his. I will be there for him just like I've always been there for him, even during the tough times. I wish him all the luck with this marriage. Together, we want to take forward our father's legacy by helping each other." Not just Poonam, missing from what was purported to be Rahul's big day was his uncle Gopinath Munde, BJP national general secretary and MP. Munde has been constantly by the side of late BJP leader Pramod Mahajan's family since he was shot dead three years ago by younger brother Pravin.

BJP sources said Munde along with national president Nitin Gadkari and leader of state legislature Eknath Khadse were in Nashik for their felicitation. "The felicitation programme was finalised few months ago and Munde had accepted the invitation. In fact he made it a point to attend the Nashik event as his absence at previous felicitation event in Aurangabad was being blamed on intra party tussle with Gadkari,'' a party leader remarked.

But the speculations over Poonam's absence refuse to die down. "Poonam may have deliberately decided not to attend the wedding for political reasons. She is keen to establish herself politically and does not want to get embroiled in any controversy,'' the source said.

Aishwarya Rai's Sister-in-Law Shrima Rai is Mrs India Runner-Up (View Pictures)

Meet my Mr india: Aditya and Shrima Rai

In the run-up: The winners Shrima Rai, Sophia Handa and Shivalika Sharma

Shrima Rai during the earlier rounds

Proud sasuraalwaale: Krishnaraj and Vrinda Rai

Shrima Rai wins pageant. Will B-Town beckon her, too?

Looks like Aishwarya Rai has competiton on the homefront! Her brother Aditya Rai's wife Shrima Rai was the first runner-up at the Gladrags Mrs India 2009 pageant over the weekend. The 27-year-old has no modelling experience. Wonder if she harbours acting aspirations like her sis-in-law? Lending Shrima support at the event were Aditya with his parents Krishnaraj and Vrinda Rai. It was after a long gap that Krishnaraj, a cancer patient made a public apperance. But Ash was missing at the event. Guess she did not want to take the spotlight away from her bhabhi. Ash was also the first runner-up at the Miss India contest in 1994.

Adnan Sami Talks About Being Accused By Wife Sabah Galadari of Abuse

A non-cognisable offence has been registered against singer Adnan Sami for allegedly harassing and abusing his wife Sabah Galadari at their residence in Lokhandwala in Mumbai, police said on Friday. Sabah, the daughter of a Dubai hotelier, is learnt to have registered a case at the Versova Police Station on Thursday night saying that Adnan hurt her with a cigarette butt. Sources said Adnan Sami filed a counter-complaint.

“Adnan’s wife approached the police on Thursday night and complained that her husband had harassed and abused her. A non-cognisable offence was registered against him, and she was advised to approach the court,” senior police inspector Kiran Sonone said.

Read on what Adnan has to say on the issue.

What was the reason for the fight?
Nothing, it was over my father who has come down. I just brought him here on Friday afternoon. I don’t know what’s wrong on the other front. I love her a lot. And, that’s why even after three years of separation, I married her again. However, it is her insecurity that has aggravated everything. I am emotionally screwed today and at a stage when after a lot of effort from the doctors, my father is able to come to my house. I only want to tell her that he is my father and not my mistress. So, if I give more attention to him, there is nothing to be worried about. I owe everything to him and I don’t think loving your parent is a crime.

Did the problem start because your son came to you after a long time?
Yes. It was an emotional moment for me when my son came. I don’t know why she threw a tantrum when she came to knew that Azaan is here. My wife was in Dubai that time around. However, the fact is that this is also her second marriage and she also has a son from her first marriage. But I never had a problem on the issue. It was only natural for me to think that she would welcome Azaan with open arms. But that was not the case. I am disappointed and hurt.

What’s the situation now?
I think she has made a mockery of herself in front of the police today. The cops asked her if I’ve hit her or hurt her anywhere. And, she said ‘no’. Then the cops asked where lies the issue. She made herself look like a fool, made me embarrassed and made the cops feel apologetic towards me.

How did the problem start?
My father was getting discharged, and I asked her to ask her friend to vacate the guest room as I needed the place for my parents. However, she had a major problem with my parents coming home. I can afford to keep them in any five star hotel, but Parampara bhi to koi cheez hoti hai. I owe them at least that much that when they come to Mumbai, they can stay in my house. She can show some respect towards them.

What had happened when Azaan had come over?
She was in Dubai when he came over. When I took Azaan to Dubai for the New Year, I had taken him to her house. She asked him to get out of the house. Even her servants behaved badly. One of them threatened that they will call the cops. I left the house and stayed with my son. I told my son not to be scared.

Do you think your marriage is on the rocks after this incident?
She feels insecure. But after the remarriage, I thought that she’ll know what I am and what has in store for her. I didn’t know that she’ll have a problem with the attention that I get. She has to understand that I am a public figure now. The problem is in a different zone right now. I can say that you mess with my family and with me. I love her, and will always love her.

So, there is no tension now?
There is tension. She is still at home. And, what she is saying is really humiliating.