Akshay Kumar plays modern-day extra smart conman in Tees Maar Khan

Akshay Kumar plays a con man in Tees Maar Khan and director Farah Khan says his role is inspired by English folklore hero Robin Hood.

"In Tees Maar Khan, Akshay plays modern-day extra smart conman, who steals the money from the rich and gives it to the poor, someone like Robin Hood," Farah said.

"Around 50 to 55 per cent of the film is complete and we plan to finish shooting by September. Like always, in this film also you will see a mix of action, comedy and emotions."

This is Farah’s third film after Main Hoon Na and Om Shanti Om, but first one without Shah Rukh Khan who played main lead in both her previous movies.

The choreographer-turned-director is expected to release the film on Christmas. Apart from Akshay, Tees Maar Khan also stars Katrina Kaif, Akshaye Khanna, Arya Babbar, Aman Verma and Ali Asgar.

With Tees Maar Khan, Akshay is gearing up for an image makeover - he will be seen sporting an Indian Muslim look. Renowned designer Aki Narula has worked on his costumes alongside an international team of make-up artists and hairdressers.

Apart from choreographing and directing, Farah has hosted the chat show Tere Mere Beach Mein on STAR Plus. She was also a judge on dance reality shows - Nach Baliye 4 and season one of Jhalak Dikhla Jaa.

Farah has once again taken the judge’s seat on Zee TV’s dance reality show Dance India Dance Li’l Masters, where she will be seen judging kids aged 5-14 years old.

"I am a reality show junky. I enjoy judging because these shows make us believe there is so much talent here. I feel reality shows are a great platform as it gives great exposure as well as recognition to individuals. As a judge I’ll try not to be harsh to the kids," said Farah who was recently here to promote the show.

When asked what does she think of the government guidelines that children under a certain age should not be a part of reality shows, Farah said: "If these kids are not brought forward how will we get to know they are so talented.

"I feel it depends upon the parents how they mould their children, whether they turn out to be aggressive or take the competition in a healthy way."

Akshay Kumar has proved to be a lucky mascot for many actresses

From heroins like Karisma Kapoor, Raveena Tandon and Shilpa Shetty in the 90`s to current beauties Priyanka Chopra and Katrina Kaif, actor Akshay Kumar has proved to be a lucky mascot for many actresses, delivering a number of hits with them.

No wonder, newbie Jiah Khan is hopeful about the prospects of a blooming career post her pairing with Akshay in `Housefull`.

"Well yes, it`s a fact that Akshay Kumar has been a lucky mascot for a lot of actresses over last so many years. However, personally I do believe that everything is not in my hand. I am very spiritual and religious person and so far have believed that God has aided in my journey. It is he (God) who would decide how my journey is going to be in the film
industry," Jiah told reporters.

"Of course `Housefull` is a great prospect for me as well. Akshay is such a huge star and I am one of his leading ladies in the film. Still, the thought of my career seeing a great push after the release of the film is a little scary," said Jiah, who is currently in London.

"Yes, in the past there have been a few things that have gone wrong for me but then I have always believed that this is how God wanted it. If `Housefull` brings me good work then that would indeed be great. But then I would rather wait for that to happen before making any tall claims," she added. For the 22-year-old actress, last three years have
been quite eventful in Bollywood. After making a beginning with none-other-than Amitabh Bachchan in Ram Gopal Varma`s `Nishabd` (2007), she went on to work along with superstar Aamir Khan in `Ghajini` (2008).

She apparently shot for a significant portion of the Ken Ghosh directed film `Chance Pe Dance` opposite Shahid Kapoor, but was later replaced by Genelia D`souza.

Now Jiah arrives in an out and out masala affair like `Housefull` which is set to hit the theatres on April 30.

"When I look back at the years gone by, I feel I have been truly blessed. I mean to have Big B, Aamir and Akshay as your co-stars in the first three films itself is something
that most actors can only dream of.

Akshay has been such a fantastic human being. Whether he is an action hero or a comedian or a serious character or a romantic guy; he is just so superb. I have learnt so much from him as well as Aamir and Amitabh Bachchan during all these
years," Jiah said.

It wasn`t an easy kick start for her though before she started shooting for `Housefull`. Since the Sajid Nadiadwala production is her first multi starrer, Jiah was a bundle of nerves working with the cast that includes Deepika Padukone, Lara Dutta, Riteish Deshmukh along with Arjun Rampal, Boman Irani, Chunky Pandey and Randhir Kapoor apart from Akshay.

"That`s true, I was really so nervous. I mean Akshay is such a huge star, Riteish has a standing of himself in the industry while Deepika, Lara and others have made a good
impact in the industry as well. I have admired them all and I was wondering if I would be able to gel well with them," Jiah said.

"However, all credit to them that they never allowed me to feel aloof or cut off. They were all so mature and professional and loved me to be around them," she added.

Since `Housefull` has been shot across the globe, it was one big all-expenses paid holiday for the actress.

"Really, I never felt that I was stepping out for work. It was just amazing; more so because I could see so many beautiful locations. Being with the crew was like being a part of the family," Jiah said.

The big cat is all set to make an appearance in Bollywood film

Mike Tyson`s tiger played a crucial role in 2009 Hollywood blockbuster `The Hangover` and now the big cat is all set to make an appearance in Bollywood film `Housefull`.

The theatrical promo of Sajid Khan directed film, shows a shot where Akshay Kumar is seen introducing a tiger to the audience. There is a widespread speculation that filmmaker
was "inspired" from `The Hangover` for the particular scene.

"I could see this accusation coming from a long distance. But I not so dumb that I will rip off a scene from a recent hit, tweak my original screenplay of `Housefull` to forcibly incorporate it and then also show it to the audience through promos," Sajid told reporters.

The `Heyy Babyy` filmmaker said the situation in `Housefull` is completely different and in fact the tiger scene was written way before `The Hangover` had even released.

"Yes, there is a tiger in the movie but its presence is not incidental. In fact it is Akshay himself who brings this tiger home as a gift for Lara (Dutta). Why does he do that? Well, there is a back story behind that but I would rather want audience to check it out than me spilling the beans right now," said Sajid, adding that he has also brought a monkey and a parrot in `Housefull`.

The director, however, admitted that the scene is not an original idea but has been inspired from an old Bollywood movie.

"There was a film called `Nishana` (1980) starring Jeetendra and Poonam Dhillon, which has stayed with me for three decades now. In the film, it was Asrani`s character which brought home a tiger in the house. Believe me, the scene was so funny that I still fall down laughing while thinking about it. At the back of my mind, I remembered this scene and while writing `Housefull`, there was a situation where I could recreate something similar," Sajid said.

It is surprising to see that he is remembering a scene from a film which is hardly remembered today.

"That`s because I love my Bollywood more than Hollywood. I am not short of ideas but if there is something worth bringing to the audience, I won`t hesitate doing so," he
said.

The film will be the first big release after the conclusion of IPL and Sajid is confident that it will be the biggest hit of the year.

The Sajid Nadiadwala production stars Akshay Kumar in lead along with Riteish Deshmukh, Arjun Rampal, Deepika Padukone, Lara Dutta, Jiah Khan, Boman Irani, Chunky Pandey and Randhir Kapoor. With music by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, `Housefull` releases all over on April 30.

Akshay Kumar playing cricket with son Aarav on Patiala House sets

Akshay Kumar surely knows how to balance his personal and professional life -- he used his free time while shooting for new movie `Patiala House` playing cricket with son Aarav.

"Whenever he got free time during his shoots for `Patiala House`, he would play cricket and often Aarav would participate in the game. And Aarav would always beat Akshay at cricket," said a source.

An expert at martial arts and French sport Parkour, Akshay has also started training Aarav in these.

"Aarav can even climb walls like a pro and can do the summersault even though he`s just nine years old... In fact, he`s getting better by the day even in martial arts," said the source.

Directed by Nikhil Advani, `Patiala House` stars Anushka Sharma and Rishi Kapoor.

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Sajid Nadiawala is all set to entertain the masses with Housefull

After the success of laughter riot ‘Heyy Babyy’, filmmaker Sajid Nadiawala is all set to entertain the masses with his upcoming release ‘Housefull.’ A big-budget multi-starrer flick that boasts of a melange of Bollywood A-list actors like Akshay Kumar, Deepika Padukone, Lara Dutta, Riteish Deshmukh and Arjun Rampal, ‘Housefull’ promises to be high on glam factor.

Talking to a news daily on the hype surrounding ‘Housefull’, an elated Sajid Nadiawala said, “I’m happy that people have such high expectations from my movie. I can boast that we have made a very good product which the audiences will definitely love. We have the right cast, right script and right director and partner (presented by Eros International) and I don’t see any reason why it should not open to houseful audiences.”

“I love making grand films. I grew up on cinema with a big canvas and we have a heritage of making films for over 54 years now. We don’t cheat audiences by giving them bad content. We have the ‘Heyy Babyy’ team reuniting for the movie and we have the three lovely ladies with Arjun being the cherry on top,” added Nadiawala.

‘Housefull’ is supported by Sunil A Lulla and Kishor Lulla’s Eros International. “I hope audiences enjoy the first look, which is just a glimpse of the full on entertainment that is to follow. After the super success of Heyy Babyy, Eros is excited to join hands with Sajid Nadiadwala and Sajid Khan once again and hope to recreate the magic with this one,” Eros International’s Sunil Lulla said.

‘Housefull’ releases on April 30 and its promos are already making waves in the industry.

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Akshay Kumar aims to excel in his facet as a businessman

Apart from his innings as an entertainer, Akshay Kumar has also carved his niche as a brand ambassador and model. Now, the actor aims to excel in his facet as a businessman too.

Earlier, Hari Om Productions has greenlighted ventures such as ’Waqt’, ’Namastey London’, ’Singh Is Kingg’ and ’De Dana Dhan’. "It was my dad’s biggest dream to start a production house," reveals Kumar in a tabloid chat. "But I do feel bad that I could not start Hari Om Productions when he was alive."

The invaluable lessons he’s picked up as a producer are proving profitable with his future trio of ventures: ’Khatta Meetha’, ’Tees Maar Khan’ and ’Patiala House’.

"I’m a businessman of commercial cinema," avers Akki. "I want all my producers and distributors to earn money."

Although the small screen is lucrative business, Kumar isn’t keen on venturing into TV, although ’Khatron Ke Khiladi’ (Colors) did earn him a fresh horde of fans. "I did the show coz’ it was a ’Fear Factor’ kind of concept," he asserts. "I could never do a quiz show."

On second thoughts, Action Kumar states, "As of now, I’m clear that Hari Om Productions will not get into television. But, you never know! Five years back, I’d said that I would never turn producer. A decade ago, I didn’t want to do ads. Look at me, now!."

Brand Akki speaking….

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Dollar Innerwear is willing to spend up to Rs.25 crore for Akshay Kumar

Arre yeh toh andar ki baat hai…

Psst, our Sallu miyaan was offered to do ad campaign for Dollar Club, the popular innerwear brand. Now it seems he has been replaced instead by out Khiladi Kumar Akshay…

It is heard that the brand is willing to spend up to Rs.25 crore for the campaign in the next one year. The new commercials featuring Akshay Kumar are likely to hit the air in the first week of February, said the sources.

On this offer, our Stunt King is said to be quite pleased as it’s going to be his first endorsement in the knitted innerwear segment. The actor will be shooting for the brand in a foreign location soon.

“I am happy to be associated with Dollar Innerwear because there is a perfect fit between Dollar and me, since the brand stands for style of the future generation and I have been always a style statement for younger generation,” stated Akki.

It’s indeed a pricey deal, right gals?

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Akshay Kumar as the face of innerwear brand Dollar Club

Bollywood star Akshay Kumar has replaced Salman Khan as the face of innerwear brand Dollar Club and the company plans to spend about Rs.25 crore on the ad campaigns.

‘Dollar Industries is tipped to spend up to Rs.25 crore for the campaign in the next one year. The new commercials featuring Akshay Kumar are likely to hit the air in the first week of February,’ said Krishan Gupta, director of Dollar Industries Ltd, in a press statement.

Akshay says this will be his first endorsement in the knitted innerwear segment.

‘This is going to be my first endorsement in the knitted innerwear segment. I am happy to be associated with Dollar Innerwear because there is a perfect fit between Dollar and me, since the brand stands for style of the future generation and I have been always a style statement for younger generation,’ he said.

The actor will soon be going to a foreign locale to shoot a TV commercial for the brand.

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Akshay Kumar is waiting for a new member on its cast

Patiala House, the directorial venture of Nikhil Advani, is waiting for a new member on its cast. The film needed someone to play the younger version of its protagonist Akshay Kumar .

Patiala House said to carry few important flashback scenes involving Rishi Kapoor, (Akshay’s father in the film), and his 17-yr old son. While it is easier to bring in a younger Rishi, the director is keen to rope in someone who matches to Akki’s strong personality.

The director had an idea to cast someone who precisely resembles Akki.

Nikhil wasn’t in favour to launch a talent-hunt for the film, as he felt that it would attract unnecessary attention. So the director instead thought of roping in Akshay’s cousin. However, they would take on the hunting route if things don’t work out. Now, the director is said to be keeping his fingers crossed, hoping to get a positive reply from Akki.

The shooting of ‘Patiala House’ is said to have started quite recently.

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Akshay Kumar still hasn’t thrown any tantrums

Akshay Kumar is a true professional. For his role in Nikhil Advani’s Patiala House, Akshay has to wear clothes borrowed by three shop owners in Southall, London and he still hasn’t thrown any tantrums.

The character Akshay plays in the film is of a Punjabi boy who is running a corner store in Southall and helping his father. Since Nikhil wanted all the characters in Patiala House to look authentic, he went to a lot of corner stores in Southall and then finally decided on three men who resemble Akshay’s height and build. He spoke to them and got them to lend a few clothes to Akshay for the film. Nikhil confirmed the news.

Patiala House also stars Anushka Sharma and Dimple Kapadia with Rishi Kapoor. Most of the film will be shot in Southall and it is set to release in Diwali next year.

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Akshay Kumar has deadly stunts done in ‘Blue’

Akshay Kumar was part of ‘Bigg Boss’ last year when he shared the stage with ex-flame Shilpa Shetty to announce the winner. This time, he is taking a step further and will be entering the ‘Bigg Boss ’ house.

The actor will enter the locked house on Friday and will apparently spend half a day with the inmates. The Khiladi Kumar will mark his entry with ishtyle. According to sources, on Friday, “the actor will arrive on a chopper, provided by the Blue producers, Shree Ashtavinayak, and will drop into the house from the sky.”

Akshay also has a friend on the show, Vindoo Dara Singh who played his sidekick in the film Kambakkht Ishq. He will interact with the housemates and will talk about the deadly stunts he has done in ‘Blue’, because that’s the purpose of Akshay’s visit to the show - to promote the movie.

After coming out he will talk to the host and will reveal how he felt about being locked up and being under camera scrutiny. The episode will air this Saturday.

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Akshay Kumar Played villain Role In Blue

Along with Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, Hrithik Roshan and Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar is sitting pretty in the Top-5 bracket of leading men that we have in Bollywood today. And now the actor, who would soon be seen in Blue, is wondering if he wants to play the role of a hero for the rest of his life. After working in 100 odd movies and playing the role of a hero for more than 90% of his outings, he is now looking at exploring newer challenges. One such challenge is Blue where he proudly proclaims that he is playing the role of a villain.

"Yes,Sanjay Dutt is the hero of the film and I am the villain. Period", Akshay Kumar sets the record straight here when questioned about the two hero theory surrounding the film.

Is he being diplomatic? "No, not at all", he says with a straight face, "I could have easily said that Blue is a film about two heroes but how can I say that when it is not the fact. The subject itself is such that there has to be a hero and a villain in the film. I fill in the slot of the latter."

In his last outing as an out and out villain, Abbas-Mustan directed Ajnabee [2001], he got quite some accolades coming his way. Now he is expected to repeat a similar feat. "Yes, in Ajnabee Bobby Deol was the hero and I was the villain. I even got a Filmfare award for my performance. It was nice to receive a trophy for playing a villain’s role rather than a hero. Then again in Khakee, it was Bachchan saab who was the hero. I had a small part to play in the film, that of a corrupt cop. But I found it interesting and did it", Akshay goes down the memory lane here.

Ever since then, Akshay Kumar has looked at experimenting with his role and played quite a few characters that had grey shades to them. Whether it is Bewafa or his recent release 8X10 Tasveer, he has tried to experiment with his roles and performances.

He also has another special reason for declaring his part in Anthony D’Souza directed Blue as a villain. "I guess it brings certain inquisitiveness amongst the audience when we say that the film has a hero and a villain. It brings in a different kind of excitement", reasons Akshay, "It makes not just audiences look forward to what the film is all about but even an actor. See, for last two odd decades, I have done around 100 odd films and played a hero in most of them. I am tired of playing a hero’s role. I want to do something new and ’Blue’ gives me that platform."

Akshay Kumar Another point of discussion surrounding the film has been an alleged cold war between him and Sanjay Dutt that has been on for more than a decade. Since the shooting of Blue commenced (around a year back), there were talks about tension between Sanjay Dutt and Akshay Kumar. While it continued to keep the tabloids happy, it also resulted in some precious time being lost for the actors to justify to the entire world that all was well.

Does he wish to comment on the ’issue’? "I guess we all - and by that I mean people attached to the film as well as the members of the media - have wasted quite some time in all the speculations and rumours. I have already stated that things are absolutely normal between Sanjay Dutt and me. Still people out there seem to be so interested in knowing of there is trouble brewing between us. I wish to state for once and for all that we are good together", he comments.

Also starring Sanjay Dutt, Lara Dutta and Zayed Khan along with Katrina Kaif and Kylie Minogue, Blue, which is produced by Dhillin Mehta and has music by A.R. Rahman, would be seeing a massive worldwide release on 16th October.

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BLUE match with international standards of film making

In a few days from now, BLUE would be there for everyone to see. Touted to be India’s first underwater film which would actually go on to match international standards of film making, BLUE promises to bring with it some never seen before visuals and stunts. Considering the fact that Akshay Kumar, the antagonist of the film, has been known for breaking the barriers when it comes to action flicks, what was his reaction when Anthony D’Souza a.k.a. Tony first came to him with the idea of BLUE?

’’The first thing I did was watch straight into his eyes and ask him - ’Do you actually think you are capable enough of making a film of this scale, genre and setting? You may say that you want to shoot the film in space or on the moon but kehna alag hai aur karna alag! So how will you actually shoot the film?’ - reveals Akshay.
As things turned out, Tony had done his homework well in advance and showed some of his work from the past which included certain advertisements he had directed as well as some groundwork on BLUE.

’’Honestly, it all led me to at least started lending an ear to him’’, confesses Akshay, ’’I became further and further immersed into knowing how he was going to execute BLUE. After all there were also going to be extreme stunts in it and that too under water. Then Tony also showed me the work of the DOP. He is the same guy who has also shot PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN. He even made me talk to him and once I did that, I was quite satisfied that at least Tony had his heart in the right place and he had done his homework well.’’

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Akshay Kumar knows extremely wary of socializing and partying

The last thing you expect Akshay Kumar to is to be the life and breath of a party. He shocked his friends by being a lot more at the wrap-up party of Housefull in London on August 25.

Everyone who knows Akshay Kumar knows he’s extremely wary of socializing and partying. At least that’s how he used to be. Even at his own party for Kambhakkt Ishq two months ago Akshay let his friends have fun. He stood in a corner smiling with a glass of juice in his hand.

The juice hasn’t changed. Akshay still remains a teetolar. But the man who would stand with a frozen smile on his face at parties has turned into quite an outgoing party animal in London thanks to Arjun Rampal . The two were shooting together for Housefull.

And Arjun would try to drag Akshay to pubs and clubs almost every night.

Says a source, “Arjun really brought the partying side of Akshay out in the open. They would go out for a boys’ night whenever their respective families were not in London.”

In fact the two pals planned to visit Arjun’s close friend Shah Rukh Khan.

Says the source, “Akshay and Arjun’s hotel was quite close to Shah Rukh’s new home in Hyde Park. And they planned to visit Shah Rukh. But before they could do so, Shah Rukh returned to Mumbai.”

Arjun too left London. But left Akshay and his new demonstrative fun side behind.

Last week the unit of Sajid Nadiadwala’s Housefull saw a side to Akshay Kumar at the wrap-up party at the Cumberland Hotel that they had never seen before.

Akshay actually took the floor and belted out Jee karda from Singh Is Kinng at the party.

The gathering was shell-shocked. Akshay is not one to attend parties least of all sing and dance at them. Even at his own parties Akshay likes to keep a very low profile.

Says a guest at the party, “It was most unexpected. First Riteish Deshmukh and Akshay took to the floors singing and dancing to a song called I am a loser from Housefull. And then when the deejay started playing Jee karda Akshay took the mike and sang and danced to it.”

The one person who’s the happiest about the new fun -filled festive outgoing Akshay is his wife Twinkle. For years she has been complaing about how staid he tends to be in crowds.

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Bollywood superstar, Akshay Kumar celebrating the Independence Day - 'Brits'

Bollywood superstar, Akshay Kumar, has once again proved he is the ’’hit machine’’ but this time on the cricket pitch with his latest sporting skills.

Akshay, who is currently shooting for his next film, HOUSEFULL, in London with a half British and half Indian crew, celebrated India’s Independence Day with a friendly cricket match between the Indian and British film crew members.

Leading his Indian team to victory, Akshay commented, ’’The Brits loved it and now want a rematch - just for a laugh. But it is moments like this when I realize how far we have all come now. There are some people who will always think that there are deep rooted hard feelings towards the Brits, but really there aren’t any at all! If anything, there are more Indians over here in England now than there were British in India.’’

’’For me, it’s not about divide and rule, or ’’ am free now, therefore I can do and act how the hell I want’. No, I feel free because I can cycle down the road in the very same country that ruled us once, with the wind in my hair and a smile on my face and not have a care in the world. That’s freedom to me!’’

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I’ve learnt so much from Akshay-Kareena Kapoor

Despite of the recent flops Akshay Kumar continues to find support and words of praise from his oft repeated co-stars Kareena Kapoor and Katrina Kaif, who have not lost confidence in one of their “favourite co-stars”. One of the highest paid actors in tinsel town, Akshay gave two big-budget flops this year with “Chandni Chowk To China” and “8X10 Tasveer”.

Akshay is going to again test the box-office waters with debut director Sabbir Khan’s “Kambakkht Ishq” releasing July 3 and his co-star in the movie Kareena says she has not lost confidence in him. “Akshay is one of my favourite co-stars and it’s (’Kambakkht Ishq’ ) one of his best till date. He’s got all the ingredients to make a super film,” Kareena recently told reporters here.

Katrina who has starred with the actor in movies like “Hum Ko Deewana Kar Gaye” and back-to-back hits like “Namastey London”, “Welcome” and “Singh Is Kinng” is also all praise for the actor. “I’ve learnt so much from Akshay and I learn so much from him about films every time we are on the sets. He knows so much about cinema. His career has really taken a great turn with the time he’s spent in the industry,” Katrina told.

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Akshay Kumar To write Book Named ‘Who framed Akshay Kumar’

Finally Akshay Kumar has joined the bandwagon of elite stars who blog to connect with their fans. Here’s what Akki has to say to his fans in his latest entry:

Hey Everyone… It’s me the new Robin Hood of India, I rob from the rich (producers) and give to the poor (my staff), Hehe!! I’m kidding, seriously, it’s comments like these that get me in trouble ;o)…

So did you guys read about my ever so exciting capture by the police, and my wife’s surrender story over my ‘Unbuttoning incident’… My life sounds like a scene out of C.S.I Miami right now I swear, this year is definitely going down in the book of ‘Who framed Akshay Kumar’…

The STORY goes something like, I land back in Bombay and within seconds I’ve had our famous press calling up and reporting that I’ve been captured by the police after running away coz of my supposedly “obscene Levi’s ramp walk”, and my wife has apparently surrendered herself out of fear for her husbands captivity.

Listen I understand journalists need to sell their papers but guys you can’t make a fool out of your readers, that story was worse than a ‘C’ grade drama serial...

When all that really happened was I came back and drove to the Police station myself, signed some papers, joined my hands, wished them all a pleasant day and went home to my family, it was as boring as that… But instead I’ve been made to feel like the Bad Boy criminal of Bombay for the first time in my life...

Now I just need to get a pair of green tights find a bow and arrow, change my name to Robin Hood and I’ll officially be the loved outlaw…

Haha and do you know what I later found out, the guy that placed this ridiculous complaint against me, has actually filed numerous other pointless case’s against other celebrities also. Well I hope he’s happy and has enjoyed his fair share of desperate attention, was it really worth it man…

Now with all that nonsense behind, I want to talk to you about something very serious.

Some of you may already know but one of Bollywood’s  best make-up artists has just been through a spine chilling horrific experience, I don’t want to delve into it too much out of pure respect for her. But her ordeal should be a wake up call for all of us.

Bless her, she was tortured so badly, I was choked up so much when I heard what had happened to her, the whole industry should be thankful she is still here with us now. This brave lady has literally faced death in front of her very eyes, and she is such a wonderful woman, so nice, she’d never hurt anyone.

See, life’s not safe, it’s not fair, it’s scary and unpredictable. People of India please start being more careful, if I read one more rape or murder case in out city I think I’ll cry..

Why can’t Mumbai adopt something from Singapore! The crime rate is so incredibly low there, and it’s only because of the “Death Sentence”. It’s given for a lot of severe crimes, no joke, people are even too scared to spit on the street there for fear of being arrested…

Now I can’t change the law, but I can advise all of you, especially the women of India to please learn self defence, murderers don’t train to become killers, they just get up and commit sinful acts, but you yourselves can train to kill if necessary if you are ever faced with such vicious humans…

Dear God I’m not saying carry a gun, I just think you should all know how to defend yourselves and run before it’s too late and your loved ones are having to explain to your children or your partner that you suffered coz you didn’t know how to fight back…

I didn’t learn martial arts to be some famous dude, I trained because the discipline was something I didn’t want to live life without… Tonight please think about how you’re going to protect yourselves and your family, take care, and live life like you care about it…

Love and Prayers to all of you

Akshay…

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Akshay Kumar decided to take a completely different approach

Though Akshay Kumar seems to have taken a backseat after a hat-trick of flops and the very recent “obscene” turn of events but his former actress wife Twinkle Khanna it seems has decided to take a completely different approach to tackle the difficulties and face the outcry if there is any.

We are seeing her being a regular to her Bandra store, “The White Window’ almost every day now. She is nowadays often seen sitting on the patio with her guests sipping on coffee and chatting up with them.

Now till just few weeks back Twinkle was always a reluctant visitor to her own store and could hardly be seen making a visit leave alone sitting outside by the fear of getting mobbed.

Also it also seems that the turn of events have given her a new perspective on life and friendships as she’s trying to mend her bridges with long lost friends and the main amongst them being Bobby Deol’s wife, Tanya.

Both being interior designers, were once upon a time very close friends as were their hubbies. They had in fact even collaborated on several projects together. Tanya even stocked her designs at Twinkle’s store till the time they had acrimonious fallout.

No one really knew what had happened but the things soured between the two, and their acrimony affected their husband’s relationships too.

But now Twinkle decided to make peace and sent her version of olive branch to Tanya in the form of some of her latest designs she wanted Mrs. Deol to look at and give a feedback on.

Tanya was pleasantly surprised by the gesture and called Twinkle promptly. Not sure she loved those designs but the two have certainly made up.

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‘Roshan’, has now been named as ‘Vaada Raha’

Samir Karnik’s next directorial venture (after the mutli-starrer ‘Heroes’) is all set for release but with a different name though. The film, which was earlier titled ‘Roshan’, has now been named as ‘Vaada Raha’. This family-oriented film stars Bobby Deol as a doctor, Kangana Ranaut , Atul Agnihotri and Dwij Yadav.

Samir confirmed the news saying, “Yes the film is now called Vaada Raha. The name change is a decision taken by the makers Eros International who thought Vaada Raha would be a better title. They plan to release the film sometime in May provided the strike and other issues are taken care of.”

Samir is at present busy scripting his next big venture ‘Formula No.44’.

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Akshay Kumar preparing to make a hero for his son Aarav

Akshay Kumar’s already preparing to make a hero/ action star out of his 6 year and a half year old son Aarav.

Now we know how Action Kumar’s a stunt freak and all that. But what’s with imposing his ways on he child?


We wish he has only concentrated on stunts on his son and not just pulling off stunts etc on the ramp and create controversy.

But the good thing is that maniac Akki is not only imposing stunts on Sonny dearest. He’s only making him play football.

It’s another matter that he’s actually teaching him some mean moves on the field

The buzz is that Akki doesn’t want Aarav to be crazy about computer games and gadgets like other star kids and prefers outdoor sports like football for him.

He likes him scores goals on the field and not on videogames.

In fact he himself takes time out to play with Aarav.

He’s said, “Videogames confine kids to the house and don’t give scope for physical and mental growth.”

Ummm…like father, like son. That seems to be Akki’s mantra these days.