Aishwarya Rai shoots with Steve Martin for Pink Panther 2

Aishwarya Rai has begun shooting for her Hollywood movie Pink Panther 2 in Paris.

In Pink Panther 2, Ash plays a detective and Karate expert named Sophie who teams up with Inspector Jacques Clouseau (played by Steve Martin) and his colleague (played by Alfred Molina) to catch a clever and elusive thief who steals expensive pieces of art from different countries of the world.

The film's shooting was done on the streets of Paris.

Ash shot her scenes with Steve Martin and Alfred Molina. She looked dazzling in a white trench coat and metallic Christian Louboutin peep-toe shoes.

Hubby Abhishek Bachchan also accompanied Ash on the sets.

This shooting schedule of Pink Panther 2 does not require Ash to stay for many days. However, she will shoot extensively for the film from September to October.

Pink Panther 2 is being directed by Harald Zwart and is set to release in 2009.