Thursday, July 14, 2011

13/7 MUMBAI TERROR ATTACKS: Put off award function, Ash asks France!

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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and husband Abhishek Bachchan prepare to leave the event organized by the French Embassy in New Delhi - AP
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and husband Abhishek Bachchan prepare to leave the event organized by the French Embassy in New Delhi - AP.

Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai, who was to receive an honour from the French government here on Wednesday, requested officials to postpone the ceremony in the wake of the Mumbai blasts. The actress also maintained a minute's silence to mourn the deaths.
"Thank you all for being here. The current situation has really disturbed and shocked all of us. I thank the French embassy for being supportive and considering the sensitivity of the situation. They have been kind to consider me and my family's request to postpone the celebration till another time. We as Indians can't go ahead and celebrate in such a situation," Aishwarya told reporters at the event.
Mumbai was hit by three blasts that left at least 20 people dead and over 100 injured on Wednesday evening.
The event for honouring Aishwarya with 'Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters' was being held in New Delhi.
"The terrible blasts have shook us, but we shall stand strong. They (terrorists) should get it straight that we won't let them succeed. You cannot break us, we all believe in deep strong Indian spirit. You will not get the better of us. God bless us and Jai Hind," added Aishwarya, who was accompanied by her actor-husband Abhishek Bachchan.


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