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PIX: Aishwarya's Date With Michael Douglas

Last updated on: September 24, 2012 18:55 IST

Image: Michael Douglas and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
Photographs: Jay Mandal

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan joined Hollywood actors Michael Douglas, Forest Whitaker and United Nations Secretary General Ban ki-Moon to commemorate the International Peace Day on September 21 at the UN headquaters in New York City.

This was her first visit to the United Nation's headquarters.

PIX: Aishwarya's Date With Michael Douglas

Image: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
Photographs: Jay Mandal/SnapsIndia

The ceremony was also attended by British anthropologist Jane Goodall, Jewish-American writer and Nobel Laureate Elie Wiesel along with American actress and singer Monique Coleman.

Ash was reportedly excited about her visit and said that she was glad she could contribute in sending out a powerful message on peace.

PIX: Aishwarya's Date With Michael Douglas

Image: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
Photographs: Jay Mandal/SnapsIndia

Keeping up her appearances in desi avatars, the actress wore a black and beige lehenga.

PIX: Aishwarya's Date With Michael Douglas

Image: Ban ki-Moon, Monique Coleman and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
Photographs: Jay Mandal/SnapsIndia

The actress was also photographed having a conversation with Ban ki-Moon and Monique Coleman after the UN chief's address.

PIX: Aishwarya's Date With Michael Douglas

Image: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Forest Whitaker
Photographs: Jay Mandal/SnapsIndia

Ash stands along side actor Forest Whitaker as the gathered guests observe a moment of silence in remembrance of victims of conflict and those being subjected to Human Rights violations.

The actress, who was spotted leaving for the US at the Mumbai airport with daughter Aaradhya, will soon join husband Abhishek Bachchan in Chicago, where he is shooting for Dhoom 3.