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Friday, July 1, 2011

Lisa ray@wallpaper

TWO YEARS after being diagnosed with cancer of the white blood cells, Lisa Ray was a picture of will power and survival when she made a remarkable green carpet comeback on the opening day of the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards 2011, being held at Toronto. Thursday's appearance was Lisa’s first carpet walk at a Bollywood event after being diagnosed with the illness two years ago — on June 23, 2009.
IIFA has substituted the usual red carpet for the green one as symbolic solidarity to the cause of the environment. As paparazzi captured the moment on their lenses, Lisa walked the carpet for the world premiere of Double Dhamaal, held at the city’s glittering Silver City complex.
Lisa, who had lost hair and gained weight during the treatment, has worked hard to get back into shape. At Thursday’s do she looked dazzling, indeed. "Nothing can be as exciting as watching Bollywood- struck Canadians coming down from all over the city to catch a glimpse of Indian actors,” said Lisa. “ Although this is the first time I am attending the IIFA event, I must say Toronto is a city that loves Indian films and is totally crazy about the actors.
I am not sure if this city has ever experienced anything quite like this before.” Asked if she has signed any new Hindi film, Lisa said: “ I’m eagerly looking forward to appearing in a Bollywood film again. There are some projects in the pipeline, so just wait for a surprise soon. I don’t want to spoil the fun,” she said with a mischievous smile. Lisa had made her Bollywood debut in 2001 with Vikram Bhatt’s suspense hit, Kasoor. Before that, she made waves in the music video of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s evergreen hit, Aafreen . Her roles in Deepa Mehta’s Water and Bollywood/ Hollywood were also appreciated.



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