Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is gearing up for Diwali

Just like any other Indian across continents, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is gearing up for Diwali, the festival of lights. To celebrate the occasion, the gorgeous actress appeared in a new ad for Longines, reports Emirates24/7 on Nov. 6, 2012.
The Swiss watchmaker tweeted a picture of the actress with the message, “Aishwarya Rai Bachchan wishes a very Happy Diwali to all Longines friends!”
Aishwarya, touted as Longines’ Ambassador of Elegance for the past 13 years looked stunning in a traditional Indian garb. The dark peach and golden brocade sari complements her flawless complexion and she carries the look with elegance and grace. Accessories are avoided, except the Longines Saint-Imier Collection that graces her wrist.
Talking about the photo shoot, the watchmaker quips on the official website, “Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has been the Longines Ambassadress of Elegance for 13 glorious years and effortlessly carries the elegance and persona of the brand forward.
In this photo-shoot, she brings out the tradition and heritage of both Longines, with a beautiful model of the Longines Saint-Imier Collection, and the colors and aura of the festival of lights. Tradition and elegance combine perfectly in this picture.”
Slimmer or not, photoshopped or not, one can’t deny the ethereal beauty of the actress, who turned 39 years old on November 1. While the media has shunned and criticized her with the weight gain, she continues to tread on her path with dignity and belief.