Heard the latest 'Shabd' in town? Our very own queen bee is all set to show the completely different aspect of Aishwarya Rai, which none of us has seen before onscreen.

In her upcoming Pritish Nandy production 'Shabd', Rai has dared to bare in the film and the promos of which are enough to scare anyone.

"She has done something that puts Mallika Sherawat's Murder to shame," say the close sources and add," It's probably her tactic to grab eyeballs, but it can be seen as a classic case of double standards. Rai has indulged in something she once accused other actresses of, including Bipasha Basu."

However, unfazed by such criticism Ash is all set to deliver one more casting coup.

According to the recent buzz, she will be starring in Michael Douglas's next action flick, Racing the Monsoon, to be jointly produced by Sahara One Motion Pictures, Percept Pictures Company. Directed by Steven Carr, the film will feature the Douglas, in a double role.

Speaking about the film, Douglas says, "Other than the 'items', it'll be a family-action film, something every one will enjoy. I've not seen too many Bollywood films, but I've seen Rai's watched 'Bride & Prejudice'. It'd be wonderful if it works out."

Production on Racing The Monsoon is currently scheduled to begin in India in early 2006.