Akshay Kumar
Akshay Kumar, Aamir Khan poised for a box-office face-off on August 11
Akshay took to Instagram on Thursday, where he shared a motion teaser to announce the release date of his next. He wrote, "Bringing you all a story of the purest form of bond that will remind you of yours! #RakshaBandhan releasing in cinemas on 11th August, 2022. "Directed by Aanand L Rai, 'Raksha Bandhan' is written by Himanshu Sharma and Kanika Dhillon, revolves around the brother-sister bond.
Akshay Kumar-starrer 'Raksha Bandhan' to release on Aug 11
He wrote alongside the motion teaser: "Bringing you all a story of the purest form of bond that will remind you of yours! A#RakshaBandhanAreleasing in cinemas on 11th August, 2022." 'Raksha Bandhan' is a comedy drama film, which also stars Bhumi Pednekar. The film, directed by Aanand L. Rai, revolves around the love, bonding and attachment between brother-sister.
Even 'Dr Strange 2' made nearly 3 times more money than 'Samrat Prithviraj' on first day
This year so far has clearly belonged to films dubbed in Hindi, the chart-toppers being 'KGF: Chapter 2' (Rs 53.95 crore), followed by Marvel's 'Dr Strange in Multiverse of Madness' (Rs 28.35 crore) -- the figures tell us that even Benedict Cumberbatch has a greater drawing power -- and 'RRR' (Rs 20.07 crore).
Akshay Kumar calls 'Samrat Prithviraj' his legacy project
The actor says, "'Samrat Prithviraj' is a very important film in my career. It is my legacy project because I'm getting to honour the legendary Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan. I'm fortunate that I'm getting to bring his heroism and life on screen." "I hope this film inspires many to lead their life with strong values and get the courage to stand up against any and every evil. Samrat Prithviraj, to me, is a rare project."
Akshay Kumar opens up on wearing costumes weighing 6 kilos in 'Prithviraj'
The actor says: "The clothes I have worn in 'Prithviraj' weighed around 5-6 or 4-5 kilos. Yet, the actual warriors of our past, Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan, Shivaji Maharaj, would wear clothes that would weigh around 35-40 kilos." "On top of that they would carry these big swords. They were the real warriors. And they would fight wearing heavy attire," he adds.
Akshay Kumar shot for 'Tip Tip Barsa Paani' 28 years ago on the same set as 'DID L'il Masters 5'
Akshay is appearing on the show with Manushi Chillar to promote his film 'Samrat Prithviraj'. He was nostalgic watching the performance and went down memory lane, remembering the good old days. As Akshay mentioned: "I am feeling so nostalgic after watching this performance of Sadiya. I have shot this song on the same set and looking at you two perform on this has taken me on a trip down memory lane."
Akshay Kumar: 'Prithviraj Raso' became the cornerstone of my prep for the project
Akshay says: "When you set out to make a historical like Prithviraj, which is based on the life and daredevilry of a mighty warrior who gave up his life to protect his motherland and countrymen, you need to be absolutely sure that you are being authentic to his life and times."
Kapil Sharma targets Akshay Kumar romancing young actresses on-screen
In a clip of the upcoming episode shared on Reditt, Kapil was seen talking about Akshay romancing Madhuri Dixit and Ayesha Jhulka on screen when he was in school. He said he has been sharing screen space with Bipasha Basu and Katrina Kaif on screen when the host was in college. Kapil said pointing towards Akshay now being cast opposite Kriti Sanon, Kiara Advani and Manushi on screen: "We are born to just interview his heroines."
Akshay Kumar: Was taken aback by how prepared Manushi was to play Sanyogita
'Prithviraj' is based on the life and valour of the fearless and mighty King Prithviraj Chauhan. Akshay is essaying the role of the legendary warrior who fought valiantly to protect India from the merciless invader Muhammad Ghori in this visual spectacle. Akshay is all praises for his talented co-star as the superstar feels she is an extremely gifted actor.
Akshay Kumar on scale of action in 'Prithviraj': 'I was like a kid in a candy store'
The actor, who will portray king Prithviraj Chauhan in the film, admitted that he felt like "a kid in a candy store" when he got to know the scale of action that he will get to perform in 'Prithviraj'. Talking about the scale of the film, which happens to be YRF's first historical film, Akshay said in a statement, "'Prithviraj' is mounted at a scale that will wow people and action plays an integral part in heightening the entertainment quotient of the film.
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