Ash has lost her appeal, thinks Sonam

Has Aishwarya Rai grown too old to appeal to the
younger generation any more? Actress Sonam Kapoor, who is the cosmetic product
company L’Oreal’s new Indian brand ambassador, is of the view that Aishwary Rai
Bachchan can’t represent the youth anymore. On Sunday, while attending a
star-studded party thrown by L O’real in Mumbai, the Delhi-6 girl spoke her
heart out on brand endorsement and on replacing Ash who was the international
face of a whole range of L’Oreal products. Now, Ash will reportedly only be seen
on anti-wrinkle and anti-aging products while Sonam will endorse products which
will target the young audience.

When Sonam was asked why the company roped her in
replacing Aishwarya, the doe-eyed beauty replied, “I think we belong to two
different generations and that’s why L’Oreal has asked me to be a part of their
brand.” She was quite candid about the fact that Ash’s declining appeal. At the
same time, the young Bollywood actress was all admiration for Ash and said that
the level of success that Ash has achieved is very difficult for her to even
think of at this age. Sonam said that she felt honored to be on the same brand
platform as Aishwarya.

The tall, slim actress said, “I am glad to be an
ambassador for the brand that Aishwarya is also associated with. I will never
reach that level of success at which Aishwarya is today, but being part of the
same brand family feels great. Showering praises on Aishwarya, the actress
continued, “She is an extremely beautiful woman and I have always looked up to
her. Both of us have worked with Sanjay Leela Bhansali. I feel fortunate that I
had the opportunity to work with her husband Abhishek in Delhi-6.

She is an absolute success and I would be happy if
my career gets even ten percent of what she has achieved. Well that’s some
ambition indeed. Sonam debuted with Bhansali’s Saawariya and was last seen with
Abhishek Bachchan in Rakeysh Om Prakash Mehra’s Delhi-6.