Ash has no time for reality shows

There is buzz that Aishwarya Rai refused to feature on the reality show Dance Premier League because of money issues. However, her publicist clears the air giving the actual reason.

Actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who was supposed to feature on the reality show Dance Premier League, couldn't accept the offer due to her packed schedule

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and not on account of money issues, her publicist said.

"A recent news story issued by a channel suggested Aishwarya Rai was ousted by Madhuri Dixit for one of their reality shows, citing money as an issue. We would wish to clarify that this is an act of fiction, fact being that Aishwarya, who is known to be a thorough professional, had to refuse the show on account of her commitment to films," her publicist said in a press statement.

The show is now being judged by Rani Mukherji along with dance guru Shiamak Davar. Aishwarya is currently busy shooting Sanjay Leela's Guzaarish.

"Her movies like Endhiran, Action Replay and Ravana are all nearing completion, so the subject of money and costing never did arise as discussions did not go beyond schedules and dates.

"The proposal had come to Aishwarya through the Moranis (the show producers) and even Shiamak pushed Aishwarya to do the show, but the dates could just not be worked out," said the publicist.