PIX: Aishwarya at a Marathi film's music launch

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan made sure to support designer Vikram Phadnis, who turned director with his Marathi film, Hrudayantar.

The gorgeous actress has known him since her modelling days.

Pictures from the film's music launch in Mumbai:

Vikram Phadnis poses with his lead actress Mukta Barve and Aishwarya.

Shiamak Davar, who had choreographed Aishwarya in Taal, joins in.

He has a starring role in the film along with Manish Paul.

Watch Aishwarya at the music launch

Hrudayantar tells an emotional tale about a couple's marital crisis, and co-stars Subodh Bhave.

The cast poses with Aishwarya.

Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar