The beverage ad which Arjun Rampal shot for with Nicole Kidman, has him play Prince Charming. After charming Nicole, now Arjun is all set to work his magic on the beautiful people at Cannes, thanks to the brand he endorses.

The beveage folks are eager that Arjun be present at the Cannes Film Festival where the full commercial will be released.

As a result, they've made special arrangements for the actor to travel to the French Riviera. He will fly from Paris to Cannes in a specially chartered flight and will be put up at the company's luxury villa. Arjun will walk the red carpet along with Hollywood folk.

Spending your best summer time in the Caribbean islands and being disturbed every five minutes is not what you'd be ideally looking forward to. But Arjun Rampal is.

The actor who is currently spending quality time out with his family in the scenic Caribbean is on cloud nine after his mobile being inundated with multiple text messages from his friends and well wishers congratulating him on his latest Schweppes commercial that he shot with Nicole Kidman.

Speaking exclusively to us from the Caribbean islands, Arjun comments on the scene where Nicole Kidman walks towards him unzipping her dress.

Arjun Rampal flew off to the Caribbean islands last night. As reported Rampal has gone there to attend his cousin's marriage on the St Peter's island.

Can't risk it

But as planned earlier, his daughters Mahikaa and Myra didn't accompany the actor and his wife Mehr Jesia. Because of the swine flu epidemic, the actor left his tots behind with their grandparents. He didn't want to risk the health of his precious girls.

Kids more susceptible

A source close to the actor reveals, "Arjun was quite excited about the trip as it was going to be a big family reunion with his sisters, and mom were joining in as well. He'd gotten visas done for both his daughters too but at the last minute he decided not to take his girls, as they would be halting at New York and children are more susceptible to illnesses."

Boys always bond over sports, right? And it couldn’t be truer than at this moment when the entire nation is bonding over IPL and cricket. But buddies Arjun Rampal and Shah Rukh Khan have one thing in common - their sporting spirit and their loyalty to one team. In every match that the Knight Riders play, Arjun cheers the boys unfailingly, while simultaneously adding to the glam quotient.

So, just out of curiosity, we asked the sports fanatic if he would want to own a cricket team, or would he rather go international (now that he’s had his first brush with the West, courtesy Nicole Kidman) and target the New York Yankees instead? He quickly replied, “No! I wouldn’t want to own a piece of the New York Yankees simply because I don’t like baseball that much. I prefer cricket.

Arjun Rampal is all set to fly for a very close friend’s wedding to the Carribean Islands.

Wife Mehr Jessia and two daughters Mahika and Mariya were also to accompany the handsome hunk. However, since there has been an alarming increase in the swine flu cases overseas; especially Mexico, US and the areas around;

After finding critical acclaim and success with his intense performances in 'Rock On' and The Last Lear', actor Arjun Rampal is now keen to try his hands on comedy.

Rampal who made his debut in 2001 with 'Moksha', has played a string of serious roles in his decade long career.

The 36-year-old actor was lauded for his villainous portrayal in 'Om Shanti Om' and later went on to win his first filmfare for his performance as a struggling guitarist in 'Rock on'.