Akshay Kumar To Play The Role Of Kanhaiya In His Next Flick

He charmed the ladies with his flirty style and now he will literally turn into the Hindu God who is known for his popularity among Gopiyaans. Yeah, buzz is that Khiladi Akshay Kumar is going to don the role of Lord Krishna in his next film.
According to sources, the film is based on Paresh Rawal’s popular Hindi play titled ‘Krishan Vs Kanhaiya. After watching it recently, Akshay said to have been so impressed with the story that he planned to turn it into a full-length movie. The play deals with the conflict between an atheist and God.
The project, sources revealed, will be co-produced by Akki’s banner Hari Om Productions and Paresh. While Akshay will play Kanhaiya, hunt is on for an actor who will do Krishan’s part. Source
View the original article here

Akshay Kumar - As Fit As Fiddle

Akshay Kumar’s stars have surely been shining brightly. Being on the cover page of India’s two popular film magazines, in a month, wasn’t distinguishing enough that now the prestigious international publication, People Magazine, has bestowed Akshay with the ‘Fittest Body’ title.
Akshay Kumar, as usual though, remains highly modest about the honor that has been bestowed upon him, saying, ‘I’m not what you call good-looking. Our industry just happens to have excellent directors of photography.’ But the fact remains that Akshay has always been lauded as one of the fittest Bollywood actors around and his co-actors, as we hear, have often run to him for fitness tips and mantras.
Appreciating him for his all-rounder image, the People magazine undoubtedly believes in Akshay’s athletic looks as they had even named him as the ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ in 2008.
Akshay Kumar thus dons the cover of the People magazine for this month’s edition as he speaks about his fitness mantra and reveals the secret behind his lean and powerful body. ‘Sexiest Man Alive’, ‘Fittest Body’, AK fans can now eagerly wait for the next title that he shall will honored with!
Anything on the wish list guys?  Source
View the original article here

Akshay Kumar Spreads The Fever Of National Hockey Day

Word spreads fast and with social networking platforms ‘news in a second’ is what you are looking at. Akshay Kumar’s tweet on Friday in support of a National Hockey Day in India is soon turning into a national rage.
Akshay Kumar, busy with his soon-to-be-released Indo-Canadian production, BREAKAWAY, tweeted on 5 August, 2011 on his official social networking page, ‘Canada has given me something very interesting to think about.
If Canadians can celebrate Hockey Day, why can’t we Indians support our own national sport & initiate something similar? What are your views?’ This tweet has spread around like wildfire and is soon turning into national news that has been picked up by major and smaller news portals.
The tweet brought to attention again the very pertinent issue of our national sport of hockey fading away completely and although we do celebrate 29th August as National Sports Day, we do not yet have a day marked specially for hockey. Learning about a National Hockey Day in Canada that is celebrated annually, Akshay’s tweet displayed his concern for the national sport of our nation.
His production, BREAKAWAY too focuses on a young, hockey playing Indian’s dream to make it big as an ice hockey player who has to battle his family’s traditional expectations. His pushing for a ‘hockey day’ in India and the fact that his production is a culture-sports drama is a testament to Akshay’s dedication for the growth of every sport in the nation especially hockey.
It is always the thought that matters and Akshay Kumar’s tweet might just about see a new revolution taking place soon. Source
View the original article here

Aarti Chhabria Emerges As The Real Khiladi On Akshay Kumar’s Show

Bollywood’s hot babe Aarti Chhabria has emerged the winner of the fourth season of Fear Factor-Khatron Ke Khiladi after weeks of grueling tasks involving underwater stunts, fighting off creepy crawlies and jumping off dangerous heights.
Aarti and her partner Dhaval Thakur succeeded over singer Mauli Dave and Dhiraj, after facing two risky stunts in the grand finale, aired on Colors Saturday. Model Diandra Soares and her partner Arhan were the other finalists, but lost the first stunt.
The 28-year-old not only walked away with the title of being the Khiladi, but has also been chosen as the ‘Thums Up Thunder Star’, where she will get an opportunity to feature with Akshay in the new campaign. Her partner Dhaval won a Mahindra Scorpio. Source
View the original article here

Akshay & Kareena In The Sequel Of ‘Once Upon A Time In Mumbai’

Our sources reveal that Kareena Kapoor has been roped in for the sequel of ‘Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai’. The actress is said to share the screen space with Akshay Kumar who plays the protagonist in the second version of the blockbuster movie.
Earlier speculations were rife that Sonakshi Sinha is being considered to play opposite Akshay. Then top names like Katrina Kaif and Priyanka Chopra were also thrown about.
However now with Kareena, seems like OUATIM 2 will have a fresh and exciting identity. Bebo will probably play Mandakini, Dawood (Akshay)’s love interest in the sequel.
Kareena and Akshay have already worked together in movies like ‘Aitraaz’, ‘Bewafaa’ ‘Kambakkht Ishq’ as a pair besides few others. In OUATIM 2, let’s see how their chemistry works against the backdrop of underworld. Source
View the original article here

It Will Be Akshay Kumar Vs Salman Khan At The Box Office

The two titans of bollywood are all set to fight with each other. Akshay Kumar and Salman Khan will battle it out at the box as their respective films - HOUSEFULL 2 and EK THA TIGER are releasing on 1st June. Just a day after Yash Raj Films announced the release date of EK THA TIGER, comes the news about HOUSEFULL 2 release.
As per box office reports, one of the biggest hits of the year 2010, Sajid Nadiadwala’s HOUSEFULL that opened to packed houses is back and its bigger and better. Directed by Sajid Khan the film has an all new star cast - Akshay Kumar, John Abraham, Ritesh Deshmukh, Shreyas Talpade, Asin, Zarine Khan, Jacqueline Fernandez, Shazahn Padamsee, Rishi Kapoor, Randhir Kapoor and Mithun Chakraborty and promises to have never-seen-before production values and rib-tickling moments that brings together 3 of the biggest veteran actors of Bollywood.
Keeping to the tradition the HOUSEFULL franchise has its sequel due to release on the first Friday post the IPL-2012.
Says producer Sajid Nadiadwala, “We are very happy to announce that HOUSEFULL 2 will release on the 1st June next year. NGE (Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment) has had a longstanding equation with cricket which has always proved lucky for us and we hope the next year is no exception.” Source
View the original article here

Akshay Is Not A Superhero In ‘Joker’

Akshay Kumar’s superhero image in Joker was rumored to be an apt follow up to Shahrukh Khan’s superhero film RA.ONE. Since Salman Khan and Aamir Khan had not yet done a superhero film, Akshay was supposed to have taken a clear cut lead even though Hrithik Roshan holds the patent of being a superhero (courtesy KRRISH) while Abhishek Bachchan has tried and failed with DRONA.
However as things stand today, there is still some more time to go for Akshay before he dons the superhero costume. That’s because as learnt from reliable sources, JOKER is anything but a superhero film.
“Superhero film? No, not at all. On the contrary the film is an antithesis of a superhero film. People should have made out from the title itself that there is a JOKER involved, not a ’superhero’,” says a crew member on condition of anonymity. Source
View the original article here

Akshay Kumar’s ‘Breakaway’ To Feature In Toronto International Film Festival

Akshay Kumar’s much anticipated films of the year, BREAKAWAY, has already been short listed as the curtain raiser of the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival, one of the most influential film festivals of the entire year.
BREAKAWAY is an Indo-Canadian film, directed by Robert Liebermann, produced by First Take Entertainment and Hari Om Entertainment which stars a host of popular Indian, American and Canadian actors such as Russell Peters, Anupam Kher, Camilla Belle, Gurpreet Ghuggi, Rob Lowe, International singers like Ludacris and Drake and a special appearance by Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar.
Being launched at the Toronto Film Festival is indeed a major advantage for the movie due to the expected crowds of 250,000 enthusiastic movie-goers and the great deal of publicity that the film will achieve. Its main contender for the Curtain Raiser is Sarah Polley’s TAKE THIS WALTZ.
BREAKAWAY is based on the Canada’s favorite sport ice hockey and has been shortlisted due to its strong Canadian angle and Hollywood star power, practically assuring them a screening in the Thomson Ray Hall, one of the festival’s main halls, which includes a seating of 2630 people.
Here’s hoping to see this much awaited film on the big screen at the Toronto Film Festival very soon! Source
View the original article here

Akshay Kumar To Learn A New Form Of Martial Art For ‘Rowdy Rathore’

Akshay Kumar is heading off to an undisclosed destination in South East Asia to learn a martial art form called Combat Karate for his next film, Rowdy Rathore.
This martial art form utilises fast-paced high kicking and speed punching and strikes to vulnerable points on the opponent’s body. No rules are followed as it is a very stylised form of street-fighting. A source reveals, “There are various forms of Combat Karate, including the American one. However, Akshay will study the traditional art form popularly practised as an underground activity in South East Asia. Until recently, training in the art was banned in some countries in the region.
Akshay will be taking off for two months to learn Combat Karate, and will be accompanied by his action director Anal Arasu. During this training period, he will cut off from the outside world as this training involves rigorous discipline, focus and concentration. Rowdy Rathore is set in the rustic heartland of India, and will be directed by Prabhudeva. It will see the Khiladi Kumar return to the action genre, something he knows and does extremely well. Source
View the original article here

What Are Akshay & Bhansali Talking About?

Sanjay Leela Bhansali is experiencing a different world while working with Akshay Kumar on ROWDY RATHORE. While it was evident that with director Prabhu Deva and Akshay Kumar on board, the film would hardly be the kind that Bhansali is associated with, it was also given that ROWDY RATHORE would be miles away from being artistic in nature.
“Think Bhansali and you end up remembering music from films like HUM DIL DE CHUKE SANAM, DEVDAS and SAAWARIYA. Each of these films has boasted of a classy element to them. Now for ROWDY RATHORE he isn’t imposing his vision on the composers. He has given them a free hand as a result of which there won’t be any hint of Bhansali touch to the songs,” informs a source attached to the film.
First step in this direction was to rope in Sajid-Wajid, who has worked with Prabhu Deva on the music of WANTED. Music there was chartbuster and with Akki joining the gang, it was time to recreate some more jalwa. Source
View the original article here

Its Salman vs Akshay On Small Screen

Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, Salman Khan, Shahrukh Khan - these superstars of the big screen have moved comfortably in to the confines of the small screen and made it to the hearts & homes of the viewers instantly.
While Big B continues to make headlines with his comeback on television with game show KBC, other superstars like the always READY Salman Khan of Big Boss & Khiladi Akshay Kumar with his comeback in ‘Khathron Ke Khiladi’ are making headlines. With Big Boss Sallu bhai proved he is the biggest star for the masses. His anchoring to interacting with the viewers simply made him the darling of the janta janardhan. Today Sallubhai is READY to ride high in the world of entertainment.
Khiladi Akshay returns as the dare devil host in ‘Khathron Ke Khiladi’. His challenging acts as the fearless host of the show ‘Fear Factor’ and his daring & dangerous stunts on the show has made him the darling khiladi of millions. Both are hot & happening stars; both have huge fan followings; both are shinning stars on television & screen; both have their individual style of hosting and anchoring. Yet a choice has to be made-who is the best host on television.
Salman is READY and on top of the world. He is the hot favorite of the season. While Khiladi Akshay is helping people shed their fears and inhibitions…it’s really about whether Salman will be a khatara to Khiladi Akshay or will the Khiladi take on the READY challenge by Salman Khan?
Stay tune to watch the always READY Salman Khan versus Khiladi Kumar jostling in the minds of the viewers to walk away with the title on the soon to be on air BIG Television Awards. Source
View the original article here

Akshay Kumar Performs Live Stunt In Khatron Ke Khiladi 4

Having started his career with action movies, Akshay Kumar has always been instrumental in raising the bar where action scenes and stunts are concerned. Hence it came as no surprise that when a show based on action and daring sequences was formulated, it was Akshay’s name that popped up for the host anchor. Khatron Ke Khiladi, a reality action-based T.V. show saw its first two seasons hosted by Akki with success. The third season which was hosted by Priyanka Chopra saw a drop in the TRPs which is why the makers decided to go back to Akshay for the 4th season.
And to kick start this daredevil show with a bang, Akshay performed a live stunt at Filmcity, Mumbai on 2nd June fully enforcing his action-man image. “I am doing something this sort of stunt after almost five years so I was little apprehensive. It was the most difficult act I have ever done in all these years so there is a feeling of satisfaction. By doing a live stunt, all I wanted to prove was that whatever stunts we do in our show is real and no double is used,” clarified Akki to the gathered reporters. He added, “Also, while doing the stunt I was reminded that I would be the driving force for my contestants during the show. The stunt I did is special to me.”
Arriving on a bike wearing a fire-proof jacket Akshay’s stunt at the promotional event was well liked by everyone. Seen quietly chanting the Gayatri Mantra, Akshay had to be in a car which would burst into flames after a few minutes. Thankfully the stunt went well and he emerged unhurt. And not before increasing his fan following with his daredevilry.
The show has recently started and has 13 celebrity participants comprising former Indian women’s cricket captain Anjum Chopra, models Diandra Soares, Alesia Raut and Poonam Pandey, actresses Aarti Chhabria, Smita Bansal and Aashka Goradia, Sambhavna Seth, Kashmera Shah, two VJs Bani and Mia Uyeda, singer Mauli Dave and Dina Singh (actor Vindu
Dara Singh’s wife). Source
View the original article here

Akshay Kumar’s Joker Is In Trouble

When he started work on JOKER, it was meant to be one of its own kind of an experiment as in the current times at Bollywood, no one had attempted a 3D film before. However HAUNTED came out of nowhere and turned into a success. Now for Shirish Kunder, director of JOKER, there are some more worries ahead as Shahrukh Khan is also thinking of converting RA.ONE into 3D.
Says a well placed source from the film’s production team, “When Shirish had envisioned JOKER, he was one of the first Bollywood filmmakers to do so. Now with other films also following suit, Shirish is bound to feel the heat.”
As per insiders, once Akshay Kumar returns from London after wrapping up a schedule for HOUSEFULL 2, Shirish would be showing him the results of what has been shot so far for JOKER. This is the time when he would be also having talks with him around adding on something even more spectacular in the scenes that are yet to be shot. Since the film has a fantasy setting to it with an alien element incorporated as well, Shirish is confident though that he can play around with the technology and refine it to get the best results.
The filmmaker isn’t willing to reveal much though when asked if he was indeed revisiting JOKER due to all the pressure surrounding him and his film. “From where do you hear such stories,” he immediately snaps back, “There is no truth to it.”
When told that this piece of information came from one of his technical crew members, he softened up and said, “We have everything finalised. For JOKER too we would be having nothing but the best of the VFX which would be truly belonging to never seen before category.”
We really hope that’s truly the case, Shirish. Source
View the original article here

Akshay Kumar Begins Shooting For Housefull 2 With Parachute Stunt

Actor Akshay Kumar is in action mode. On one hand, he is hosting Khatron Ke Khiladi 4 while, on the other, he flagged off the opening scene of Housefull 2 by shooting a parachute stunt on the outskirts of London.
‘Akshay has never done anything like this before and he’s really excited. I’m cool because I know the greatest stuntman in the country will pull off the shot effectively. I couldn’t have asked for a better first shot,’ said director Sajid Khan.
After getting the required permits to shoot live in the residential area, the 43-year-old took free-fall tests to parachute into the opening scene.
‘The scene is integral to the story and not just a publicity gimmick. We’ve kept it strictly under wraps because with six cameras stationed on the sets, we want to capture people’s reactions as Akshay jumps down from the heavens above,’ said Khan.
Co-produced by Sajid Nadiadwala and Eros International, Housefull 2 also stars John Abraham, Rishi Kapoor, Randhir Kapoor, Asin Thottumkal, Zarine Khan, Shreyas Talpade, Jacqueline Fernandez and Mithun Chakraborty. Source
View the original article here

Akshay Is Enjoying His Food From The Hands Of Sonakshi’s Mother

Reportedly, Action Kumar, actor and co producer of the Sonakshi Sinha starrer ‘Joker’ has gone totally nuts over Sonakshi’s mother Punam Sinha’s home cooked fare that she keeps lavishing on him at Chandigarh where filming is in progress.
States a close source, “Akshay’s diet has gone for a total toss. He can’t seem to have enough of all the yummy food that Punam Sinha makes and sends across for him. Akshay loves Bengali food in particular and Punamji made it a point to cook it for him.”
Confirming the culinary service doled out to her daughter’s lead star, Punam states in a tabloid quote, “I love cooking as it is therapeutic for me. I did made Bengali mustard fish, masala mutton paaya and other dishes for Akshay and the cast and crew members of ‘Joker.’”
Word has it that Punam rustled up the mouth watering recipes either at her sister in law’s place or at the hotel that they were put up in Chandigarh.
Says Punam, “I am used to the earlier style of filmmaking where we would shoot for BR Chopra and other big filmmakers, where we got food from the house and had it on the sets like one big family.”
On a concluding note, Punam adds laughingly, “The only person who gave me dirty stares was Akshay’s personal trainer who travels with him all the time.” Source
View the original article here

Akshay Kumar Created A Family Atmosphere On His Shooting

Last week when Khiladi Kumar had to leave for Chandigarh for a long spell of shooting, Akshay’s son had school to attend and couldn’t come along. Akshay was homesick and lonely. Twinkle and Aarav would now be joining Akshay in Chandigarh over every weekend when Aarav has two days off.
Says a source from Chandigarh, “Akshay has been really missing his wife and son. He told Shirish to get his wife Farah and their triplets over so that there would be a family atmosphere while they shoot. He has even asked Sonakshi to invite her parents to Chandigarh where he will play host.”
And now Shrish’s better-half Farah is also joining in the revelry. Taking a break from her schedules in Mumbai, Farah has decided to take off for Chandigarh with her triplets.
Sonakshi of course is completely regaled by her hero. She sees a lot of likeness between her first leading man Salman and Akshay. They both treat her with kids’ gloves and can’t do without their families.
It’s one prankster to another for Sonakshi Sinha. If Salman Khan was a masti-khor during all of Dabangg, Akshay Kumar is non-stop fun and games. He has Sonakshi in splits in Chandigarh, so much so that onlookers often wonder if the joke is on them. Source
View the original article here

Its Akshay Kumar Vs Ajay Devgn

Bollywood archrivals Akshay Kumar and Ajay Devgn are once again pitted against each other, this time on the small screen. Buzz has it that both actors are top contenders to host the fourth season of ‘Fear Factor’.
Apparently, Akshay Kumar has no inkling that the broadcasters of ‘Fear Factor’ are in constant talks with Ajay Devgn for the show.
Talking to a daily, a source from the TV industry said, “Ajay has sent feelers to the broadcasters of ‘Fear Factor’ that he wants to do that show. The channel that airs ‘Fear Factor’ has approached him. Ajay would love to do a show like ‘Fear Factor’. He loves action-oriented stuff.”
Well, it is not the first time and Akshay and Ajay are at loggerheads with each other. Akshay and Ajay’s professional relationship soured during the making of ‘Khakee’ (2004), where Ajay felt that Akshay had altered the length of his role. As a result, post ‘Khakee’, Ajay and Akshay never worked together again.
In 2010, Akshay convinced Vipul Shah to release ‘Action Replayy’ on the same day as ‘Golmaal 3’, though it is a different story that the former sank without a trace at the Box Office.
It is believed when Ajay Devgn heard that Emraan Hashmi would be chasing girls in Bhandarkar’s ‘Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji’, he made an allusion to ‘Akshay Kumar pre marriage’. Ajay also suggested that Emraan’s pet should be named Abbi to rhyme with Akki.
Interestingly, even Priyanka is trying her best to beat both the action heroes to host fourth season of ‘Fear Factor’. Speaking on this development, the source added, “But that is unlikely to happen. It’s just a two-horse race now.”
No doubt small screen is getting hotter day by day. What say people? Source
View the original article here

Patiala House Is Very Special For Akshay Kumar

As upcoming film PATIALA HOUSE is nearing its release, it seems Akshay Kumar is becoming more and more anxious about it. And why wouldn’t he be? After all it’s made under Akshay Kumar’s home banner, Hari Om Productions, and also his last few films (TEES MAAR KHAN, ACTION REPLAYY) failed to create any spark at Box-office.
The superstar is badly in need of a hit. After HOUSEFULL none of his films worked. So, now all hopes are pinned on his new film PATIALA HOUSE starring Anushka Sharma, who is still basking on the glory of her successful film BAND BAAJA BAARAAT, alongside.
“I am a very proud producer of PATIALA HOUSE. I don’t know what’s going to happen to the film and how much business it will do but I would like to say it on the record that this is the best ever film of my career. Do watch it; I have made it with lot of heart,” says the meek and reticent Akshay Kumar.
Well Akshay we are sure you’ll make it this time when PATIALA HOUSE releases on 11th February 2011. Source
View the original article here

Akshay Kumar To Star In The Sequel Of ‘Once Upon A Time In Mumbai’

There is nothing to be shocked about. Speculations are rife that Khiladi Kumar Akshay has been considered for the sequel of ‘Once Upon time in Mumbaai’. If the Stunt King gives his nod, then he would be playing Emraan Hashmi’s role.
Incidentally, Akshay was earlier said to have been approached by the production house; for producer Ekta Kapoor was keen to have him for the sequel. However they had problem when he demanded a hefty fee of 27 crores.
Latest buzz is that Akki has now revised his price, as he is willing to rebuild his market’s image after giving string of flops (Khatta Meetha, Action Replayy, Tees Maar Khan).
Stay tuned for the final verdict from the production house. Source
View the original article here

Akshay Kumar Escapes From A Crocodile Mouth

It was a dreadful day for Akshay Kumar, who was just about to be chewed down by a crocodile while performing a death-defying stunt for a cola giant.
Apparently, Bollywood action king Akshay Kumar narrowly escaped a horrific tragedy as he got into a scrape with crocodiles while shooting a cola advertisement in Malaysia.
Conforming to a daily, a source said, “Akshay loves all risky stunts from car chases to diving down waterfalls. Of course, most of this he does for his films. So when the cola brand he endorses wanted to shoot the ad in Malaysia, Akki suggested that he fight crocodiles and go white water rafting. The concept would be how Akshay fights crocs and dives down from his boat into the river to rescue his cola.”
The unit, escorted by the crocodile trainers, started the shoot early one morning in the thick jungles of Gopeng Perak. Akshay had to go white water rafting, jumping down from his raft into the river, dodging the ferocious crocodiles and swim to safety.
“When he jumped into the water the crocs were at a safe distance. However, something happened, and one of the reptiles lunged towards the actor,” said the source.
All Akki could see was its threatening jaw lunging towards him. “He froze for a split second. He has indulged in plenty of extreme-action stunts but fighting a crocodile is something he hasn`t done in real life. He turned around, grabbed the raft and quickly swung onto it and started rowing away as fast as he could till he reached a place of safety. His presence of mind saved him. Fortunately, they got some great shots of the actor with the crocs and he didn`t have to re-shoot. AK has fought sharks while shooting for Blue. There too, he had an accident and got injured. But he loves thrills and the cola he endorses is all about thrilling action and excitement,” added the source. Source
View the original article here