Aishwarya Rai was Will Smith's first choice for 'Hancock'

The gorgeous Indian actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was Will Smith's first choice for 'Hancock' over Oscar winning Charlize Theron but the actress declined.

Smith, who by his own admission is a great fan of Ash, is not disappointed and believes that they will share good on screen chemistry."I would love to work with Aishwarya. She is gorgeous. I had even offered her roles with me. In fact for 'Hancock' also she was my first preference over Charlize," he said in an e-mail interview.

The actor is still hopeful that would work together in future.

"I received denials all the times, may be she had some justified problems. But of course, I will do anything to work with Aishwarya," says a hopeful Smith.

The 'Independence Day' actor, whose latest superhero flick 'Hancock' is all set to release in India today is also a huge fan of Indian films industry and is currently exploring possibilities of working in an Indian film.

Smith is in love with Bollywood and believes that the future of international cinema lies in a conjugal tie between the world's two largest entertainment industries.

"I think a marriage between Bollywood and Hollywood would yield outstanding results," Smith said.

"I would love to work in an Indian film. I have seen a couple of Bollywood movies, which had impressed me a lot. I also had a word with Karan Johar . Let's see what's there in store," says the actor.

"I love Indian cinema and its actors. Their energy level is just incompatible. The songs and dances in Bollywood movies are just amazing," he added.

Ask about his favourite Indian actors, and Smith, who was last seen in the much acclaimed 'Pursuit of Happiness' comes up with a list of top most actors in Bollywood. Of course, Ash figures on top followed by Amitabh Bachchan and Shahrukh Khan .

"Amitabh Bachchan is a rocking man. Witnessing him and his mania all over India, I too have decided to rename myself to Big W. Shah Rukh Khan is another actor who is a great buzz there," says Smith.

Already popular among Indian cine-fans, the actor is all praise for the Indian audience and hopes his latest flick will also enjoy similar love from them.

"I thank them with all my heart for watching my films with a keen interest and hope the same for 'Hancock' too. Indian audience are very sensible and I expect that my film will receive warmth in manifolds."

Touched by Indian hospitality, Smith says he had a fun time during his last visit here and would love to visit India again.

"I received a lot of love and a hearty welcome from all in India. I would surely love to be back to India and try and deal out something really good.

"The one word which I could learn very easily and which touched my heart is for all the Indians -- Namastey India," he says.

In 'Hancock', Smith plays the character of a superhero who saves countless lives but in the due course also unwittingly inflicts jaw-dropping damages to public property.

Directed by renowned Hollywood film director Peter Burg 'Hancock' is an action genre made on a budget of over USD 150 million. Oscar winning actress Charlize Theron and actor Jason Bateman also star in the movie.