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Ash turns down Karan's offer

the role she was offered, in which she is cast opposite not one but two guys (hubby Abhishek and John Abraham).

This is in the aftermath of Dhoom 2, in which her sexy, skimpy outfits and liplock with co-star Hrithik Roshan reportedly caused heartburn in the Bachchan household. On the other hand in the west, married mother-of-three Demi Moore learnt pole dancing and stripped off for Striptease, and actors like Sharon Stone, Halle Berry, Nicole Kidman and Salma Hayek haven't been afraid to act sexy post marriage and babies, even as they have crossed 40.

So is Ash's attitude a little extreme? It's clearly a post-marriage mindset on her part, points out actor Chippy Gangjee. Especially since Karan Johar isn't known for making 'hot' films. "He never goes beyond the pale. So what would she be required to do in that role that is not acceptable? This is just put-on prudery," he says. "But let's define one thing: what do you mean by 'sexy' ? Is it the clothes she's required to wear, some smooching or lovemaking scenes?" he asks.

Comedian Vir Das is unhappy with Ash's decision. "Ash at 60 would still be sexy," he says. "Women definitely get sexier later. Look at Sharon Stone and Diane Lane. So please, please Ash, continue acting, for the sake of lonely young comedians sitting at home."

Actor Priyanka Upendra, who's looking great post marriage and babies and has continued her acting career, says it's about individual choices. "I wouldn't do anything to hurt my family, so I wouldn't do roles that would require kissing, for instance. But I also wouldn't like Uppi doing similar scenes either." While Priyanka admires Kajol's post-marriage Fanaa foray, she draws the line at doing Preity Zinta's Salaam Namaste role. "Although it was aesthetically done, I wouldn't be happy doing lovemaking scenes," she says. "Marriage means sacrifices if you want to sustain it. Maybe that's why in the west relationships don't last that long and there are multiple marriages in Hollywood —everyone's so power-driven there. It depends on your priorities." Would she turn down such a role if she was offered it? "I'd discuss it with Uppi. I'd never say never as people can change, but I wouldn't do anything over the top. Nor would I do bahu-type roles —that would be too boring."