Anonymous sources claim that Aishwarya Rai had rejected the offer to play a role in the epic multi-starrer Troy, opposite Brad Pitt. She was reportedly offered the character of Briseis, a priestess at the Apollo temple and also the love interest of the character Achilles, played by Brad Pitt. It seems the Wolfgang Pietersen, the director of Troy, had Ash as his first choice for the role, which was later played by Rose Byrne.

Apparently, the love making scene between Briseis and Achilles in Troy might have made Ash decide against the role.