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The poster also reads: “Though lord Shiva reigns supreme power over all realms, he humbly surrenders to the devotion of his followers.” 

Akshay Kumar’s first look from 'Kannappa' out; actor to play Lord Krishna in Vishnu Manchu's film 

<h2>The poster also reads: &ldquo;Though lord Shiva reigns supreme power over all realms, he humbly surrenders to the devotion of his followers.&rdquo;&nbsp;</h2>

<p>After Saif Ali Khan, Akshay Kumar is all set to foray into the Telugu film industry. The actor will be seen in a special appearance in Vishnu Manchu&rsquo;s highly-ambitious period drama titled 'Kannappa'. The film&rsquo;s release date has yet to be announced. Recently, on the actor's birthday, Vishnu teased the actor's first poster from the upcoming film, and by the looks of it, it appears Kumar will be essaying the role of Lord Krishna in the period drama.&nbsp;</p>
<h3><strong>Akshay's first look from 'Kannappa'&nbsp;</strong></h3>
<p>Taking to his X account, Vishnu, who plays the lead role in the film, shared the look and also wished the actor on his birthday. He wrote, &ldquo;Happy Birthday to the one and only Mr. Akshay Kumar! Best wishes on your special day!&rdquo; In the poster, Akshay Kumar&rsquo;s hand is visible, dressed as Lord Shiva&rsquo;s hand. The poster also reads &ldquo;Though lord Shiva reigns supreme power over all realms, he humbly surrenders to the devotion of his followers.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p>
<h3><strong>Akshay's upcoming film&nbsp;</strong></h3>
<p>On his birthday, Akshay Kumar also announced his new film, 'Bhooth Bangla'. The actor also shared his first look from the film. In the poster, the actor was seen drinking milk while a black cat sat on his shoulder. More details related to the film have yet to be shared. According to a Mid-day report, the film is set to start shooting by the end of this year and continue into the first half of 2025.</p>
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This marks Akshay Kumar's reunion with director Priyadarshan after 14 years, following hits like Hera Pheri and Garam Masala.

Akshay Kumar’s Birthday: Actor Drops 1st Look Of His Next Horror Comedy ‘Bhooth Bangla’

<h2>This marks Akshay Kumar's reunion with director Priyadarshan after 14 years, following hits like Hera Pheri and Garam Masala.</h2>

<p>Actor Akshay Kumar, who turned a year older on September 9, delighted fans by announcing his next film, &lsquo;Bhoot Bangla&rsquo;. Following iconic hits like &lsquo;Hera Pheri&rsquo; and &lsquo;Garam Masala&rsquo;, Akshay will reunite with director Priyadarshan after 14 years. The film, produced by Ektaa R Kapoor under Balaji Telefilms Ltd., has yet to reveal its full cast.</p>
<p>Taking to his Instagram handle, Akshay Kumar shared the poster and wrote, &lsquo;Thank you for your love on my birthday, year after year! Celebrating this year with the first look of &lsquo;Bhooth Bangla&rsquo;! I&rsquo;m beyond excited to join forces with Priyadarshan again after 14 years. This dream collaboration has been a long time coming&hellip; can&rsquo;t wait to share this incredible journey with you all. Stay tuned for the magic!&rsquo;</p>
<p>The look for Akshay Kumar&rsquo;s new film, Bhooth Bangla, features him sipping milk with a black cat perched on his shoulder.</p>
<p>Fans reacted excitedly as soon as the video was shared.</p>
<p>One fan commented, "The magical duo is back after 14 years for the 7th time Ak X Priyadarshan," while another called it a "legendary reunion." Many also wished him a happy birthday.</p>
<p>On September 7, Akshay teased the announcement of his new film on Instagram, saying, &lsquo;Ganpati Bappa Morya! What better day than today to hint at something special? Stay tuned!&rsquo;</p>
<p>After a 14-year hiatus since Khatta Meetha, the new project is rumoured to involve black magic and three heroines.</p>
<p>A motion poster has been released on his birthday, with filming expected to start by the end of this year and continue into 2025.</p>
<p>Sharing the motion poster, production banner Balaji Motion Pictures wrote on Instagram on Monday, &lsquo;After 14 years, the iconic jodi (team) of @priyadarshan.official and @akshaykumar is back with another horror comedy. Get ready for something truly special! Bhooth Bangla in cinemas in 2025&rsquo;.</p>
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Jackky Bhagnani has broken silence and revealed details of his meeting with Akshay Kumar. The 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan' producer said that Akshay has put his own payment on hold until all the other artists and crew members are paid. 

Jackky Bhagnani reveals Akshay Kumar has put his own payment on hold until cast & crew members are paid

Makers of ‘Bade Miyan Chote Miyan’ are reportedly reeling under major financial crisis. Several cast and crew members have come forward alleging non-payment of dues. In the latest development, Jackky Bhagnani has revealed that Akshay Kumar met him to express solidarity.

<p>Jackky Bhagnani has broken silence and revealed details of his meeting with Akshay Kumar. The 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan' producer said that Akshay has put his own payment on hold until all the other artists and crew members are paid.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Makers of &lsquo;Bade Miyan Chote Miyan&rsquo; are reportedly reeling under major financial crisis. Several cast and crew members have come forward alleging non-payment of dues. In the latest development, Jackky Bhagnani has revealed that Akshay Kumar met him to express solidarity. &nbsp;</p>
<h2>Jackky Bhagnani reveals Akshay met him</h2>
<p>Jackky Bhagnani revealed that Akshay Kumar met him and has asked him to put his own payment on hold until all the cast and crew members receive their full and final payments. &ldquo;Akshay sir didn&rsquo;t hesitate to step forward and show his support for the crew. He has insisted that his payments be placed on hold until every single cast and crew member working on our projects receives their full and final payment,&rdquo; said Jackky Bhagnani in a statement. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p>This comes amid the massive backlash as crew members urged Akshay Kumar and other stars to speak on the matter. Akshay Kumar also faced criticism as many on social media questioned his high fees amid Pooja Entertainment&rsquo;s financial woes. Multiple crew members and actors have come forward claiming non-payment of dues. &nbsp;</p>
<h2>More about Pooja Entertainment&rsquo;s financial crisis&nbsp;</h2>
<p>The production house, which was set up in 1986, is known for making superhit films like &lsquo;Coolie No. 1&rsquo;, &lsquo;Biwi No. 1&rsquo;, &lsquo;Hero No. 1&rsquo; and &lsquo;Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein&rsquo;. However, with a series of major flops, it has been facing a major financial crisis. The production house has seen back-to-back flops with &lsquo;Bell Bottom&rsquo;, &lsquo;Mission Raniganj&rsquo;, &lsquo;Ganapath&rsquo; and then &lsquo;Bade Miyan Chote Miyan&rsquo; hit the final nail in the coffin and the debt has now reportedly mounted to several crores.&nbsp;</p>
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Sharing the news on X, the official handle of T-Series wrote: ‘This Independence Day, step into a mad world of laughter, drama and loads of fun!'

Akshay Kumar’s ‘Khel Khel Mein’ to clash with Allu Arjun’s ‘Pushpa 2’ and John Abraham’s ‘Vedaa’ 

<h2>Sharing the news on X, the official handle of T-Series wrote: &lsquo;This Independence Day, step into a mad world of laughter, drama and loads of fun!'</h2>

<p>The release date for &lsquo;Khel Khel Mein&rsquo;, featuring Akshay Kumar, Taapsee Pannu, Ammy Virk, Aditya Seal, Pragya Jaiswal, and Fardeen Khan, has been moved up. Originally slated for a September release, the multi-starrer will hit cinemas on Independence Day, August 15th.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Sharing the news on X, the official handle of T-Series posted: &lsquo;This Independence Day, step into a mad world of laughter, drama and loads of fun! Mark your calendars for August 15, 2024 when #KhelKhelMein hits the theatres.&rsquo;</p>
<p>About the film</p>
<p>Directed by Mudassar Aziz, this comedy-drama promises a perfect mix of humor and emotion. The film will also feature Akshay reuniting with his Bell Bottom (2021) co-star Vaani Kapoor, as well as his Naam Shabana (2017) and Mission Mangal (2019) co-star Taapsee Pannu. Co-produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Vipul D Shah, Ashwin Varde, Rajesh Bahl, Shashikant Sinha, and Ajay Rai, Khel Khel Mein aims to redefine the comedy-drama genre, offering a rollercoaster of emotions that goes beyond the ordinary.</p>
<p>Notably, this means the film will clash with Allu Arjun&rsquo;s highly anticipated movie, &lsquo;Pushpa 2&rsquo;, and John Abraham&rsquo;s &lsquo;Vedaa&rsquo;, at the box office.</p>
<p>Earlier this year, T-Series took to social media to announce that &lsquo;Pushpa 2&rsquo; would be released on August 15. The company captioned its post as, &lsquo;Let the #PushpaMassJaathara begin (explosion emoji) The Most Awaited #Pushpa2TheRuleTeaser out on April 8th (love and fire emojis). He is coming with double the fire (fire emojis) #Pushpa2TheRule Grand Release Worldwide on 15th Aug 2024.&rsquo;</p>
<p>However, reports suggest that the audience may have to wait longer to see &lsquo;Pushpa 2&rsquo; on the big screen. According to Telugu 360, the shoot for &lsquo;Pushpa 2: The Rule&rsquo; was initially expected to conclude by June, but now the team needs an additional month to wrap up. Director Sukumar has redesigned some portions of the film and plans to reshoot them.</p>

Akshay Kumar was seen arriving at a polling booth in Mumbai to cast his vote. It was the actor's first vote after giving up the Canadian citizenship. 

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Akshay Kumar among early voters in Mumbai | Watch 

<p>Akshay Kumar was seen arriving at a polling booth in Mumbai to cast his vote. It was the actor's first vote after giving up the Canadian citizenship.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The fifth phase of the ongoing general polls is currently underway in 49 constituencies across eight states and Union territories. On expected lines, Bollywood Actor Akshay Kumar was among the early voters in Mumbai. In the clips surfaced online, the actor was seen arriving at a polling booth in the city. Akshay had earlier shared a video message urging voters not to miss the opportunity to choose their Lok Sabha MPs.</p>
<h3><strong>Akshay Kumar casts his vote in Mumbai&nbsp;</strong></h3>
<p>Akshay Kumar on Monday morning was seen arriving at a polling booth in Mumbai to cast his vote. It was his first vote as an Indian citizen. He had relinquished his Canadian citizenship last year. He had shared the news with his fans on Independence Day 2023.&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Actor urges fans to vote</h3>
<p>Recently, Akshay Kumar recorded a video message for fans, urging voters to exercise their right and not miss this opportunity to choose their Lok Sabha MPs.</p>
<p>"May 20 offers an opportunity to Mumbaikaars that comes only once in five years - an opportunity to exercise your right to vote and choose your Lok Sabha MP. Don't miss it because each vote matters. Enjoy your Sunday and do your duty for the country on Monday," appealed the actor.</p>
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Akshay Kumar who is busy shooting for his upcoming film took to his Instagram to praise Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Heeramandi'. 

Akshay Kumar is watching 'Heeramandi' while shooting for 'Jolly LLB 3', gives shoutout to Sonakshi Sinha 

Akshay Kumar is in Ajmer where he is filming for the much-awaited film ‘Jolly LLB 3’ with Arshad Warsi. Despite a busy shooting schedule, it seems like Akshay managed to find time for ‘Heeramandi’. Taking to his Instagram story, Akshay Kumar shared a poster of the show. 

<p>Akshay Kumar who is busy shooting for his upcoming film took to his Instagram to praise Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Heeramandi'.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Akshay Kumar is currently busy with the shooting of &lsquo;Jolly LLB 3&rsquo;. The actor somehow took his time out to watch Sanjay Leela Bhansali&rsquo;s &lsquo;Heeramandi&rsquo; on Netflix. Akshay gave a shoutout to Bhansali and his &lsquo;Rowdy Rathore&rsquo; co-star Sonakshi Sinha.&nbsp;</p>
<h2>Akshay Kumar praises 'Heeramandi'</h2>
<p>Akshay Kumar is in Ajmer where he is filming for the much-awaited film &lsquo;Jolly LLB 3&rsquo; with Arshad Warsi. Despite a busy shooting schedule, it seems like Akshay managed to find time for &lsquo;Heeramandi&rsquo;. Taking to his Instagram story, Akshay Kumar shared a poster of the show and wrote, &ldquo;Watching #Heeramandi, such a grand spectacle! Great going @aslisona @bhansaliproductions. &nbsp;</p>
<p>Meanwhile a video of the actor has gone viral from the sets of &lsquo;Jolly LLB 3&rsquo;. A fan shared the video of Khiladi Kumar in a shirtless avatar, basking in the sun on Instagram. The video clip soon went viral on social media. There are reports suggesting that Huma Qureshi will be joining Akshay and Arshad for the third part of courtroom comedy drama. &nbsp;</p>
<h2>About &lsquo;Heeramandi&rsquo;&nbsp;</h2>
<p>Sanjay Leela Bhansali&rsquo;s OTT debut series premiered on Netflix on May 1. The series stars Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Richa Chadha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Sanjeeda Shaikh, Adhyayan Suman, Fardeen Khan, Sharmin Segal, Shekhar Suman and Taha Shah Budassar in key roles.</p>
<h2>About &lsquo;Jolly LLB 3&rsquo; &nbsp;</h2>
<p>Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi will reportedly be seen at loggerheads whereas, Saurabh Shukla will reprise his role as the judge in the &lsquo;Jolly LLB 3&rsquo;. The makers are yet to announce a release date. &nbsp;</p>
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'Khel Khel Mein' will also see Akshay Kumar reunite with Taapsee Pannu after 'Naam Shabana' and 'Mission Mangal'.

'Khel Khel Mein': Akshay Kumar, Taapsee Pannu's comedy-drama set for September release, details inside 

<h3><strong>'Khel Khel Mein' will also see Akshay Kumar reunite with Taapsee Pannu after 'Naam Shabana' and 'Mission Mangal'.</strong></h3>

<p>'Khel Khel Mein', starring Akshay Kumar and Taapsee Pannu, will be released on September 6, 2024, the makers announced on Saturday. The comedy-drama will be directed by Mudassar Aziz of 'Happy Bhag Jayegi' and 'Pati Patni Aur Woh' fame. Interestingly, the film's release date will coincide with Akshay's 57th birthday.&nbsp;</p>
<h3><strong>'Khel Khel Mein' release date out&nbsp;</strong></h3>
<p>The release date of Akshay and Taapsee starrer 'Khel Khel Mein' is finally here. Touted as a &lsquo;Rollercoaster Ride of Laughter, Drama, and Loads of Fun&rsquo;, the film is also set to release on September 6, 2024. Vaani Kapoor, Ammy Virk, Aditya Seal, Pragya Jaiswal, and Fardeen Khan will also feature in pivotal roles. Additionally, the movie marks the reunion of Akshay with his co-stars Vaani Kapoor from 'Bell Bottom' (2021) Taapsee Pannu from 'Naam Shabana' (2017) and 'Mission Mangal' (2019).</p>
<p>Taapsee took to her Instagram profile to share a picture of the entire star cast. Sharing the post, she wrote, &ldquo;Get ready for a rollercoaster ride of laughter, drama, and loads of fun! Mark your calendars for September 6, 2024, when #KhelKhelMein hits the theatres.</p>
<h3><br>Akshay returns to the comedy genre</h3>
<p>With ''Khel Khel Mein', Akshay is all set to return to comedy, a genre in which he has excelled many times in his flourishing career. Apart from this, Akshay's fans also look forward to his Marathi debut. The film directed by Mahesh Manjrekar will see him play the role of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.&nbsp;</p>
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After Akshay Kumar, Kajal Aggarwal has reportedly joined the cast of Vishnu Manchu starrer Telugu film 'Kannapa'. 

‘Kannapa’: Kajal Aggarwal set to join the cast of Akshay Kumar’s Telugu debut film: Reports 

A Hindustan Times report has suggested that Kajal Aggarwal has joined the Telugu film starring Vishnu Manchu in the lead role, however, the makers are yet to make an official announcement about the same.  

<p>After Akshay Kumar, Kajal Aggarwal has reportedly joined the cast of Vishnu Manchu starrer Telugu film 'Kannapa'.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar was confirmed to be a part of Telugu film &lsquo;Kannapa&rsquo; on April 16. Now the reports are emerging that Kajal Aggarwal has also joined the cast of this film. Here&rsquo;s what we know.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<h2>Kajal Aggarwal on board &lsquo;Kannapa&rsquo;: Report&nbsp;</h2>
<p>A Hindustan Times report has suggested that Kajal Aggarwal has joined the Telugu film starring Vishnu Manchu in the lead role, however, the makers are yet to make an official announcement about the same. &nbsp;</p>
<p>The report quoted a source as saying, &ldquo;Vishnu Manchu&rsquo;s film Kannapa is only going to get bigger. As you know, it was announced this morning that Akshay Kumar is playing an important role in this film. Top south actor Kajal Aggarwal is also part of the project and the filmmakers will make the announcement shortly.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p>
<p>On Tuesday, Telugu star Vishnu Manchu shared the news of Akshay joining the film. The actor welcome Akshay in the Telugu Film Industry and wrote, &ldquo;The #Kannappa journey just got more thrilling as we welcome the Superstar Mr. Akshay Kumar to the Telugu Film Industry. Thrilled to announce his debut in Telugu cinema with Kannappa. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!&rdquo; &nbsp;</p>
<h2>About &lsquo;Kannappa&rsquo;&nbsp;</h2>
<p>Directed by Mukesh Kumar, &lsquo;Kannapa&rsquo; is based on the devotee of Lord Shiva. Vishnu Manchu will play &lsquo;Kannapa&rsquo; in the film. If the reports are to be believed Akshay Kumar will be seen playing the role of Lord Shiva. The film also stars Preity Mukhundhan, Mohanlal, Prabhas, Nayanthara, Mohan Babu, R Sarathkumar, Brahmanandam, Madhoo and Mukesh Rishi in important roles. &nbsp;</p>
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'Thrilled to announce his debut in Telugu cinema with Kannappa. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!’ Vishnu Manchu tweeted.

‘Kannapa’: Akshay Kumar joins the cast if Vishnu Manchu starrer; fans wonder if he will play Lord Shiva 

<h2>'Thrilled to announce his debut in Telugu cinema with Kannappa. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!&rsquo; Vishnu Manchu tweeted.</h2>

<p>Actor Akshay Kumar has joined the cast of the Vishnu Manchu-starrer &lsquo;Kannappa&rsquo;. The makers announced the news on April 16, although details about his role have not been revealed.</p>
<p>Manchu, who plays the titular role in &lsquo;Kannappa&rsquo;, shared the news of Kumar's casting on his official X page.&nbsp;</p>
<p>&lsquo;The #Kannappa journey just got more thrilling as we welcome the Superstar Mr. Akshay Kumar to the Telugu Film Industry. Thrilled to announce his debut in Telugu cinema with Kannappa. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!&rsquo; the actor wrote.</p>
<p>&lsquo;Kannappa&rsquo; marks Akshay Kumar's debut in Telugu cinema.</p>
<h3>More about &lsquo;Kannappa&rsquo;</h3>
<p>Based on a true story, the upcoming movie will follow the journey of Kannappa, an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva.&nbsp;</p>
<p>&lsquo;Kannappa&rsquo; is directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh and produced by Manchu's banners AVA Entertainment and 24 Frames Factory.</p>
<p>The film also stars Preity Mukhundhan, Mohanlal, Prabhas, Mohan Babu, R Sarathkumar, Brahmanandam, Madhoo, and Mukesh Rishi. It will be released in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi and English.</p>
<h3>Fans react to the news</h3>
<p>Fans wonder if Akshay will play Lord Shiva in the movie.&nbsp;</p>
<p>&lsquo;Means Akshay is playing as lord Shiva,&rsquo; commented a fan. &lsquo;Excited that Akshay Kumar is joining "Kannappa"! It's going to be amazing,&rsquo; commented another person.</p>
<p>Previously, Akshay played a &lsquo;messenger of Lord Shiva&rsquo; in last year's &lsquo;OMG 2&rsquo;, co-starring Pankaj Tripathi.&nbsp;</p>
<p>For his role, he wore long dreadlocks and other-Shiva inspired accessories.</p>
<h3>Akshay Kumar&rsquo;s work front</h3>
<p>Akshay Kumar's latest film, &lsquo;Bade Miyan Chote Miyan,&rsquo; is an action-packed thriller featuring him and Tiger Shroff in daring stunts and intense action scenes. The story follows two elite soldiers on a mission to recover a stolen AI weapon. Prithviraj Sukumaran portrays the antagonist Kabir, with Manushi Chhillar, Alaya F, and Sonakshi Sinha also starring.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The movie, released in multiple languages including Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada, is produced by Vashu Bhagnani, Deepshikha Deshmukh, Jackky Bhagnani, Himanshu Kishan Mehra, and Zafar.</p>
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Akshay Kumar has joined the star-studded cast of 'Kannappa'. The film starring Vishnu Manchu promises to be a visual spectacle. 

Akshay Kumar roped in for Vishnu Manchu's 'Kannappa', to join production soon 

<h2><strong>Akshay Kumar has joined the star-studded cast of 'Kannappa'. The film starring Vishnu Manchu promises to be a visual spectacle.</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>After taking Bollywood by storm, Akshay Kumar is now ready to shake up Tollywood. The actor has onboarded Vishnu Manchu starrer 'Kannappa'. Directed by Mukesh Singh, the fantasy drama is rooted in the realms of Indian mythology. Akshay will reportedly join the cast after the release of his upcoming film, 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan,' co-starring Tiger Shroff.&nbsp;</p>
<h3><strong>Akshay Kumar joins 'Kannappa'&nbsp;</strong></h3>
<p>Industry expert Ramesh Bala announced on X that Akshay is set to make his Tollywood debut with 'Kannappa'. He wrote, &ldquo;Bollywood Superstar @akshaykumar joins the cast of Prestigious Pan-India Biggie - Actor @iVishnuManchu's Big Budget movie #Kannappa. After #Prabhas, @Mohanlal, @PDdancing and @realsarathkumar - @akshaykumar is one more grand addition to the movie's cast. Stay tuned for more exciting updates..(sic).</p>
<h3><strong>'Kannapaa' cast</strong></h3>
<p>The star-studded cast of Kannappa includes Prabhas, Mohan Babu, Mohanlal, Shiva Rajkumar, Nayanthara, and Madhubala, among others. The music of the film will be composed by Stephen Devassy and Mani Sharma, while Sheldon Chau and Anthony will look after cinematography and editing, respectively. With the creative input of Paruchuri Gopalakrishna, Burra Sai Madhav, and Thota Prasad, the film has been backed by 24 Frames Factory and Ava Entertainment.&nbsp;</p>
<h3><strong>Akshay Kumar's upcoming films&nbsp;</strong></h3>
<p>Akshay is currently busy promoting his upcoming film 'Bade Miyan' Chose Miyan'. His upcoming projects include, 'Welcome 3,' 'Hera Pheri 4' and 'Housefull 5'.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Recently, speaking with Ranveer Allahbadia on his podcast, the actor expressed concern over the lack of comedy films in Bollywood. He said, &ldquo;Abhi aa jayega. Yeh saal, agle saal tak kaafi comedy films aa jayengi. Do-teen toh main hi kar raha hoon." When asked about his projects, Akshay said, &ldquo;Main kar raha hoon. Welcome kar raha hoon, Housefull kar raha hoon, phir shayad Heri Pheri bhi karoonga."</p>
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Tiger Shroff pranked his 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan' co-star Akshay Kumar on April Fool's day 

Watch: Tiger Shroff pranks Bollywood’s biggest prankster Akshay Kumar; video leaves Netizens in splits 

Sharing glimpses of their camaraderie, Tiger and Akshay shared a hilarious video clip where Tiger pranked ‘Khiladi’ Akshay. Ahead of their film’s release, the two actors are busy promoting their films and are often seen together at various events as well.  

Watch: Tiger Shroff pranks Bollywood’s biggest prankster Akshay Kumar; video leaves Netizens in splits Tiger Shroff has left the internet in splits as he pranked his ‘Bade Miyan Chote Miyan’ co-star Akshay Kumar who is himself known to be the biggest prankster of Bollywood. Ahead of their film’s release, the two actors are busy promoting their films and are often seen together at various events as well.    ‘Chote Miyan’ pranks ‘Bade Miyan’   Sharing glimpses of their camaraderie, Tiger and Akshay shared a hilarious video clip where Tiger pranked ‘Khiladi’ Akshay. In the video, Tiger is seen vigorously shaking a bottle of cold drink before joining his gang in the garden. Soon after Akshay Kumar also decides to join the game. Right there, Tiger requests Akshay to pass him the bottle and requests him to open the cap as well. The moment Akshay opens the cap of the bottle, he is drenched in the drink. As Tiger and others clap and laugh, Akshay splashes the remaining drink on them. Along with the video, Tiger wrote in caption, “April fool Bade Miyan.”   Akshay and Tiger surprise fans at Vishal Mishra’s concert   Earlier, the two actors gearing up for their action thriller, gatecrashed Vishal Mishra’s concert in Mumbai. Akshay and Tiger made a surprise entry on the stage and even performed on some of the peppy tracks of their upcoming film. Sharing the glimpses from the event, Akshay and Tiger shared a video and wrote, “What a livewire night it was!   Thank you for all the love & your infectious energy MUMBAI. It was great teaming up with you on stage.”   About ‘Bade Miyan Chote Miyan’   Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff’s action-packed drama also stars Manushi Chillar and Alaya F in key roles. Directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, the film is backed by Jackky Bhagnani and will be released on April 10.  

<p>Tiger Shroff pranked his 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan' co-star Akshay Kumar on April Fool's day&nbsp;</p>

<p>Tiger Shroff has left the internet in splits as he pranked his &lsquo;Bade Miyan Chote Miyan&rsquo; co-star Akshay Kumar who is himself known to be the biggest prankster of Bollywood. Ahead of their film&rsquo;s release, the two actors are busy promoting their films and are often seen together at various events as well. &nbsp;</p>
<h2>&lsquo;Chote Miyan&rsquo; pranks &lsquo;Bade Miyan&rsquo;&nbsp;</h2>
<p>Sharing glimpses of their camaraderie, Tiger and Akshay shared a hilarious video clip where Tiger pranked &lsquo;Khiladi&rsquo; Akshay. In the video, Tiger is seen vigorously shaking a bottle of cold drink before joining his gang in the garden. Soon after Akshay Kumar also decides to join the game. Right there, Tiger requests Akshay to pass him the bottle and requests him to open the cap as well. The moment Akshay opens the cap of the bottle, he is drenched in the drink. As Tiger and others clap and laugh, Akshay splashes the remaining drink on them. Along with the video, Tiger wrote in caption, &ldquo;April fool Bade Miyan.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p>
<h2>Akshay &amp; Tiger at Vishal Mishra&rsquo;s concert&nbsp;</h2>
<p>Earlier, the two actors gearing up for their action thriller, gatecrashed Vishal Mishra&rsquo;s concert in Mumbai. Akshay and Tiger made a surprise entry on the stage and even performed on some of the peppy tracks of their upcoming film. Sharing the glimpses from the event, Akshay and Tiger shared a video and wrote, &ldquo;What a livewire night it was! Thank you for all the love &amp; your infectious energy MUMBAI. It was great teaming up with you on stage.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p>
<h2>About &lsquo;Bade Miyan Chote Miyan&rsquo;&nbsp;</h2>
<p>Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff&rsquo;s action-packed drama also stars Manushi Chillar and Alaya F in key roles. Directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, the film is backed by Jackky Bhagnani and will be released on April 10. &nbsp;</p>
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Akshay Kumar left his co-star Tiger Shroff blushing and the audience in splits as he advised him about Disha Patani. 

Watch: Akshay Kumar teases Tiger Shroff about Disha Patani at ‘Bade Miyan Chote Miyan’ event 

Tiger Shroff was rumoured to be dating Disha Patani for a while. However, there were reports in 2022 that the two have parted ways.  A day before Disha was seen celebrating Holi with Tiger Shroff and Akshay Kumar.

<p>Akshay Kumar left his co-star Tiger Shroff blushing and the audience in splits as he advised him about Disha Patani.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Gearing up for their upcoming film &lsquo;Bade Miyan Chote Miyan&rsquo;, actor Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff have been busy with the promotions and events. The two actors attended the grand trailer launch event in Mumbai on Tuesday. During the media interaction, when Akshay was asked to give an advise to Tiger, &lsquo;Khiladi&rsquo; Kumar had a hilarious response. &nbsp;</p>
<h2>Akshay Kumar teases Tiger Shroff&nbsp;</h2>
<p>The actors were asked about what suggestions they would like to give each other. Known for his great sense of humour, Akshay Kumar left the audience in splits with his answer. He said, &ldquo;Main Tiger se yahi kahunga ki hamesha ek hi Disha mein raha karo!&rdquo;&nbsp;</p>
<p>The wordplay on &lsquo;Disha&rsquo; made even Tiger Shroff blush on the stage. Jackky Bhagnani, who is the producer of the action thriller went up to Tiger and gave him a hug. Akshay also laughed and hugged his co-star&nbsp;</p>
<h2>About Tiger Shroff and Disha Patani&nbsp;</h2>
<p>Tiger Shroff was rumoured to be dating Disha Patani for a while. However, there were reports in 2022 that the two have parted ways. &nbsp;A day before Disha was seen celebrating Holi with Tiger Shroff and Akshay Kumar. While some fans were happy to see Tiger and Disha together, many are now speculating that Akshay played cupid and helped the former couple patch up their relationship.&nbsp;</p>
<h2>About &lsquo;Bade Miyan Chote Miyan&rsquo;&nbsp;</h2>
<p>Helmed by Ali Abbas Zafar, &lsquo;Bade Miyan Chote Miyan&rsquo; stars Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff, Manushi Chillar and Alaya F in lead roles. While Prithviraj Sukumaran will be seen playing the villain, Sonakshi Sinha will star in a key role. The film is scheduled to release on April 10. &nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p>
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Akshay Kumar is set to be back in comedy genre as he is reportedly collaborating with director Mrigdeep Singh Lamba.

Akshay Kumar to team up with ‘Fukrey’ director Mrigdeep Singh Lamba for his next film: Report 

According to the report, Akshay Kumar is all set to collaborate with ‘Fukrey’ director Mrigdeep Singh Lamba for a comedy film.

<p>Akshay Kumar is set to be back in comedy genre as he is reportedly collaborating with director Mrigdeep Singh Lamba.</p>

<p>Known for his perfect comic timing, Akshay Kumar is the best actor in the industry in the genre. While &lsquo;Khiladi&rsquo; Kumar has been seen in some action films, he is all set to return to comedy. A Pinkvilla report suggests that the actor is joining hands with &lsquo;Fukrey&rsquo; director Mrigdeep Singh Lamba for his next film.&nbsp;</p>
<h2>Deets about the film</h2>
<p>According to the report, Akshay Kumar is all set to collaborate with &lsquo;Fukrey&rsquo; director Mrigdeep Singh Lamba for a comedy film. The report quoted a source saying, &ldquo;Akshay also loves the comedy genre and has been looking out for scripts that do justice to his impeccable comic timing. He recently met Mrigdeep Singh Lamba and was bowled over by the idea, as the director is looking to create yet another &lsquo;Hatke&rsquo; world after the Fukrey Franchise. It&rsquo;s an out-and-out comic entertainer, which marries physical and situational comedy.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p>
<p>The film will reportedly go on the floors in the second half of this year and will be released next year. Apart from Akshay Kumar, casting for the other characters is currently underway. Mahaveer Jain is producing the film while Gautam Mehra is film&rsquo;s writer. &nbsp;</p>
<h2>Akshay Kumar&rsquo;s current projects&nbsp;</h2>
<p>On the workfront, Akshay Kumar is currently busy promoting his next film &lsquo;Bade Miyan Chote Miyan&rsquo; which will release on April 10. Besides, he also has &lsquo;Welcome To The Jungle&rsquo;, &lsquo;Jolly LLB 3&rsquo;, and &lsquo;Housefull 5&rsquo; in the pipeline. &nbsp;</p>
<p>Meanwhile Mrigdeep has directed the three films of &lsquo;Fukrey&rsquo; franchise which have been received really well by the audience and now looks forward to direct his next comedy riot. &nbsp;</p>
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Actor Tiger Shroff has turned 34 today. His ‘Bade Miyan Chote Miyan’ co-star Akshay Kumar wished him and shared a hilarious BTS video from the sets of their film, leaving the internet in splits. 

Akshay Kumar teaches co-star Tiger Shroff ‘how to open a door’, shares hilarious video on his birthday 

Akshay and Tiger will soon be seen sharing the screen in ‘Bade Miyan Chote Miyan’. Apart from the duo, the film also has Prithviraj Sukumaran, Manushi Chillar, Sonakshi Sinha, Alaya F and Ronit Roy.

<p>Actor Tiger Shroff has turned 34 today. His <span class="TextRun SCXW152941724 BCX0" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW152941724 BCX0">&lsquo;Bade Miyan Chote Miyan&rsquo; co-star Akshay Kumar wished him and </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW152941724 BCX0">shared a hilarious BTS video from the sets of their film, leaving the internet in splits.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW152941724 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}">&nbsp;</span></p>

<p>Gearing up for the release of his upcoming film, actor Tiger Shroff is celebrating his birthday today. His &lsquo;Bade Miyan Chote Miyan&rsquo; co-star Akshay Kumar wished him on the special day in a special way. Akshay shared a hilarious BTS video from the sets of their film, leaving the internet in splits. &nbsp;</p>
<h3>Akshay wishes Tiger on his birthday&nbsp;</h3>
<p>In the video, Tiger Shroff kicks a door multiple times to open it, however, fails to do so. Akshay enters the scene and shows Tiger that the door was already unlocked and opens it himself without much effort. Along with the video, Akshay penned a sweet note for his co-star which read, "Yaar Chote, tere saath masti karne mein alag hi khushi hai. On your birthday, I wish ki zindagi ke sab darwaaze tere liye apne aap khul jayein. You are a bright spark, Tiger. Keep shining forever @tigerjackieshroff .&rdquo; Fans loved the hilarious banter between the two actors, calling the duo &lsquo;best jodi&rsquo;.</p>
<h3>More about &lsquo;Bade Miyan Chote Miyan&rsquo;</h3>
<p>Akshay and Tiger will soon be seen sharing the screen in &lsquo;Bade Miyan Chote Miyan&rsquo;. Apart from the duo, the film also has Prithviraj Sukumaran, Manushi Chillar, Sonakshi Sinha, Alaya F and Ronit Roy. It is produced by Vashu Bhagnani, Deepshikha Deshmukh, Jackky Bhagnani, Himanshu Kishan Mehra and Ali Abbas Zafar. Directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, the film will hit the theatres on April 9. &nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p>
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Videos of Akshay Kumar, Vivek Oberoi, Shankar Mahadevan attending the BAPS Hindu Temple inauguration in UAE have surfaced online.

Akshay Kumar, Shankar Mahadevan, Vivek Oberoi among others attend BAPS temple opening in Abu Dhabi

'Only our PM Narendra Modi can execute this,' said Shankar Mahadevan.

<p>Videos of Akshay Kumar, Vivek Oberoi, Shankar Mahadevan attending the BAPS Hindu Temple inauguration in UAE have surfaced online.</p>

<p>Following his absence at the Ram Mandir consecration in Ayodhya in January, Akshay Kumar made an appearance at the inauguration of the BAPS Hindu Temple in UAE, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi was present.</p>
<p>In footage shared by ANI's official account, Akshay Kumar is captured arriving at the BAPS Hindu Temple in the UAE. He is accompanied by a robust security detail. For the occasion, he was observed donning a light kurta.</p>
<p>Accompanying him were various Indian celebrities, including Grammy Award-winning music composer Shankar Mahadevan.</p>
<p>While filming for a movie in Jordan last month during the consecration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh on January 22, Akshay Kumar shared a video on Instagram. In the video, he, along with Tiger Shroff and the crew of the film Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, could be seen enthusiastically chanting &lsquo;Ram!&rsquo; from the sets in Jordan.</p>
<h3>Other celebrities at the event</h3>
<p>Dilip Joshi, Vivek Oberoi, Shankar Mahadevan among others attended the BAPS event. &nbsp;</p>
<p>Shankar told ANI, &lsquo;This is an extremely happy moment for India and all Indians all over the world. This is a historic moment in our lives where we are going to witness a Mandir which is so magnificent and spiritual coming on a land like Abu Dhabi. Only our PM Narendra Modi can execute this.&rsquo;</p>
<p>Dilip Joshi spoke to ANI and said, &lsquo;Even after seeing this, it is difficult to believe that such a beautiful BAPS temple has been constructed. I was present here when the foundation stone of this temple was laid by PM Modi. The Ruler of Dubai has a big heart, he gave the land and permission to construct this temple. I pray that the message of harmony is spread across the world from this temple.&rsquo;</p>
<h3>Akshay Kumar's work front&nbsp;</h3>
<p>Akshay is currently busy in the shooting of &lsquo;Bade Miyan Chote Miyan&rsquo; overseas. Earlier in the day, Akshay shared a picture of him performing an action stunt with his co-star Tiger Shroff. Sharing the picture, he wrote in the caption, &lsquo;Bromance over romance this Valentine's Day (fist bump emoji).&rsquo;&nbsp;</p>

Sharing a glimpse of the film, Akshay Kumar wrote on Instagram, ‘Dream so Big, they call you Crazy! #Sarfira releasing only in cinemas on 12th July, 2024 (sic).’

‘Sarfira’: Akshay Kumar, Radhika Madan star in remake of 'Soorarai Pottru', here’s when it will release

<p>Sharing a glimpse of the film, Akshay Kumar wrote on Instagram, &lsquo;Dream so Big, they call you Crazy! #Sarfira releasing only in cinemas on 12th July, 2024 (sic).&rsquo;</p>

<p>Akshay Kumar and Radhika Madan's next film, titled 'Sarfira', is set to release worldwide in cinemas on July 12, 2024. Directed by National Award winner Sudha Kongara, the film is a remake of Suriya's 'Soorarai Pottru'.</p>
<p>Sharing a glimpse of the film, Akshay Kumar wrote on Instagram, &lsquo;Dream so Big, they call you Crazy! #Sarfira releasing only in cinemas on 12th July, 2024 (sic).&rsquo;</p>
<p>The video showcases Akshay Kumar smiling with arms open on a bike and later with a serious expression next to a plane.</p>
<h3>About &lsquo;Sarfira&rsquo;</h3>
<p>&lsquo;Sarfira&rsquo; marks Akshay Kumar&rsquo;s return to social dramas after hits like 'Baby' and 'Toilet: Ek Prem Katha'. It also stars Paresh Rawal, Radhika Madan, and Seema Biswas in pivotal roles. &nbsp;</p>
<p>Penned by Sudha and Shalini Ushadevi, with dialogues by Pooja Tolani, and music by G.V. Prakash Kumar, 'Sarfira' is produced by Aruna Bhattia (Cape of Good Films), Suriya and Jyothika (2D Entertainment), and Vikram Malhotra (Abundantia Entertainment).</p>
<p>Set in the startup and aviation world, 'Sarfira' promises to inspire people to chase their dreams despite challenges. It's a tale of resilience against social barriers like class and caste, with an underdog's journey at its core. The film is slated for a theatrical release on July 12, 2024.</p>
<h3>Akshay Kumar&rsquo;s other projects</h3>
<p>Apart from &lsquo;Sarfira,&rsquo; Akshay Kumar is set to star in &lsquo;Bade Miyan Chote Miyan&rsquo; alongside Tiger Shroff. Directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, the film is scheduled for an Eid 2024 release. Shot in various locations including Mumbai, London, Abu Dhabi, Scotland, and Jordan, it's generating buzz for its grand scale and Hollywood-style visuals.</p>
<p>Prithviraj Sukumaran plays an intriguing villain, while Sonakshi Sinha, Manushi Chhillar, and Alaya F also feature prominently. &lsquo;Bade Miyan Chote Miyan&rsquo; faces a big Bollywood clash with Ajay Devgn's period sports drama &lsquo;Maidaan.&rsquo;</p>
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One among the special guests, Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar skipped the Ram Temple 'Pran Pratishtha' in Ayodhya. However, the actor released a video message for all the devotees of Lord Ram. 

This is why Akshay Kumar couldn't attend Ram Mandir Consecration; Watch his message for fans 

Known for always keeping up his professional commitments, Akshay Kumar has a number of ongoing projects apart from ‘Bade Miyan Chote Miyan’. He will be seen in ‘Singham Again’, ‘Welcome to the Jungle’ and ‘Hera Pheri 3’ to name a few. He was last seen in ‘Mission Raniganj’ and ‘OMG 2’.

This is why Akshay Kumar missed Ram Mandir Consecration; Watch his message for fans 

<p>One among the special guests, Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar skipped the Ram Temple 'Pran Pratishtha' in Ayodhya. However, the actor released a video message for all the devotees of Lord Ram.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Akshay Kumar, who was among the Bollywood actors invited for the Ram Temple consecration ceremony, did not attend the grand event due to his prior work schedule. Akshay is reportedly shooting for his upcoming film &lsquo;Bade Miyan Chote Miyan&rsquo;.</p>
<p>Even though &lsquo;Khiladi&rsquo; Kumar missed being present at the historic event in Ayodhya, he did not forget to send a special message for his fans on the special occasion. Akshay Kumar took to his Instagram and shared a heartfelt message along with his &lsquo;Bade Miyan Chote Miyan&rsquo; co-star Tiger Shroff. He wished everyone on the &lsquo;Pran Pratishtha&rsquo; and said that it is a big day for every devotee of Lord Ram. Tiger Shroff also joined in Akshay and added that witnessing this day unfold is a big thing. The duo ended the video message with &lsquo;Jai Shree Ram&rsquo; slogan.</p>
<p>Known for always keeping up his professional commitments, Akshay Kumar has a number of ongoing projects apart from &lsquo;Bade Miyan Chote Miyan&rsquo;. He will be seen in &lsquo;Singham Again&rsquo;, &lsquo;Welcome to the Jungle&rsquo; and &lsquo;Hera Pheri 3&rsquo; to name a few. He was last seen in &lsquo;Mission Raniganj&rsquo; and &lsquo;OMG 2&rsquo;.</p>
<p>Recently, the actor shared his fitness mantra, in a special appearance on Prime Minister Modi&rsquo;s &lsquo;Mann Ki Baat&rsquo; radio programme. The actor had urged everyone to live a &lsquo;fitter, not a filter life&rsquo; in his special message.&nbsp;</p>
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Actor Akshay Kumar kept a low profile by covering his face with a mask as he took the metro to beat the Mumbai traffic. The actor was accompanied by producer Dinesh Vijan.

Akshay Kumar ditches luxury car, travels via metro in incognito mode

<p>Actor Akshay Kumar kept a low profile by covering his face with a mask as he took the metro to beat the Mumbai traffic. The actor was accompanied by producer Dinesh Vijan.</p>

<p>Akshay Kumar's display of humility was evident as he chose to use the metro for his commute in the city. A video capturing the star's metro journey has surfaced on X, where he can be seen maintaining a discreet presence by concealing his face with a mask.</p>
<p>On Thursday, a video featuring Akshay Kumar traveling in a metro was circulated on social media. The video was posted by a fanpage dedicated to the actor on platform X. In the footage, Akshay was observed wearing an entirely black ensemble, and he maintained a low profile by wearing a white mask. He was engaged in a conversation with producer Dinesh Vijan. While he sat inconspicuously inside the metro without causing any disturbance to fellow passengers, a keen-eyed fan managed to spot him.</p>
<p><strong>Akshay&rsquo;s last metro ride</strong></p>
<p>This isn't the first instance of Akshay Kumar being spotted traveling via the metro. In February of the previous year, he was seen engaging with passengers while promoting his film &lsquo;Selfiee&rsquo; alongside co-star Emraan Hashmi. During that time, both actors entered a newly-opened Mumbai Metro station, accompanied by their security and entourage. Soon after, they were joined by a flash mob, and they enthusiastically rose from their seats to dance along with the mob to their song &lsquo;Main Khiladi.&rsquo;</p>
<p><strong>Akshay on India-Maldives controversy</strong></p>
<p>In a more recent development, Akshay Kumar joined a trend promoting Indian tourism. This came after some notable individuals from the Maldives had made derogatory comments about India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call to visit Indian islands. Akshay, who had recently celebrated the New Year with his family in the Maldives, expressed his reaction on platform X regarding these comments against India's beach tourism.</p>
<p>He wrote, &lsquo;Came across comments from prominent public figures from the Maldives passing hateful and racist comments on Indians. Surprised that they are doing this to a country that sends them the maximum number of tourists. We are good to our neighbors, but why should we tolerate such unprovoked hate? I've visited the Maldives many times and always praised it, but dignity comes first. Let us decide to #ExploreIndianIslands and support our own tourism.&rsquo;</p>
<p><strong>Akshay work front</strong></p>
<p>Akshay Kumar will next be seen in &lsquo;Bade Miyan Chote Miyan&rsquo; alongside Tiger Shroff.</p>
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently visited the Lakshadweep islands. After his visit and Maldives' negative comments, many including Akshay Kumar and Shraddha Kapoor came out in support. Read on!

India-Maldives row: Akshay Kumar, Salman Khan hail PM Modi's Lakshadweep visit

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently visited the Lakshadweep islands. After his visit and Maldives' negative comments, many including Akshay Kumar and Shraddha Kapoor came out in support. Read on!</p>

<p>PM Narendra Modi visited Lakshadweep this week and since then people have been looking up places to visit on the island. However, after Maldives official's derogatory remarks against PM following his visit to Lakshadweep, many celebs have come out in support and have backed up the PM. From Salman Khan to Akshay Kumar, many have taken to X and requested people to come visit the archipelago.</p>
<h3><strong>Akshay Kumar, Salman Khan show support for PM Modi</strong></h3>
<p>Akshay Kumar took to X and wrote, "Came across comments from prominent public figures from Maldives passing hateful and racist comments on Indians. Surprised that they are doing this to a country that sends them the maximum number of tourists. We are good to our neighbours but, Why should we tolerate such unprovoked hate? I've visited the Maldives many times and always praised it, but dignity first. Let us decide to #ExploreIndianIslands and support our own tourism."</p>
<p>Salman Khan wrote, "It is so cool to see our Hon PM Narendrabhai Modi at the beautiful clean n stunning beaches of Lakshadweep, and the best part is that yeh hamare India mein hain."</p>
<p>John Abraham also came in support and spoke about the pristine beaches of Lakshadweep. John wrote on X, "With the amazing Indian hospitality, the idea of &ldquo;Atithi Devo Bhava&rdquo; and a vast marine life to explore. Lakshwadeep is the place to go.#exploreindianislands"</p>
<p>Shraddha Kapoor also took to X and wrote that she is heading to Lakshadweep, "All these images and memes making me super FOMO now Lakshadweep has such pristine beaches and coastlines, thriving local culture, I&rsquo;m on the verge of booking an impulse chhutti This year, why not #ExploreIndianIslands."</p>
<p>Sachin Tendulkar also shared a video of himself playing cricket on a beach and wrote, "India is blessed with beautiful coastlines and pristine islands. With our &ldquo;Atithi Devo Bhava&rdquo; philosophy, we have so much to explore, so many memories waiting to be created."</p>
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Sharing the video, Twinkle Khanna wrote, 'I have already performed my own transmogrification by turning wine into cellulite:) Now let’s see if I can perform another miracle and reverse this situation (see no evil monkey emoji).'

Akshay Kumar breaks into laughter as Twinkle Khanna accidentally hits pole while cycling in Maldives

<p>Sharing the video, Twinkle Khanna wrote, 'I have already performed my own transmogrification by turning wine into cellulite:) Now let&rsquo;s see if I can perform another miracle and reverse this situation (see no evil monkey emoji).'</p>

<p>Author-turned-actor Twinkle Khanna shared a sneak peek into her New Year getaway with her husband Akshay Kumar and their children, Aarav and Nitara, in the Maldives. &nbsp;She humorously mentioned how she has performed her own &lsquo;transmogrification&rsquo; by turning wine into cellulite during the family vacation.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The video starts with Twinkle's bike mishap and goes on to depict their New Year's Eve celebrations, appreciation of the picturesque surroundings, and swimming with fish in the Maldives.</p>
<p>Sharing the video on Instagram, &lsquo;Aside from banging my wayward bike into a pole, this was truly paradise. It has also been a holiday where taking it a step further from Jesus who turned water into wine, I have already performed my own transmogrification by turning wine into cellulite:) Now let&rsquo;s see if I can perform another miracle and reverse this situation (see no evil monkey emoji). If you have any grander resolutions feel free to inspire others by throwing them in the comments below.&rsquo;</p>
<p>The video also includes moments of Aarav and Nitara observing a plane flying above the sea, the family underwater, and Akshay Kumar and Nitara at a New Year's party. It also captures Twinkle cutting a book-shaped cake placed beside her latest book, &lsquo;Welcome to Paradise.&rsquo;</p>
<p>A look back into Twinkle and Akshay&rsquo;s 2023</p>
<p>The year 2023 proved to be a rewarding one for both Akshay and Twinkle. Twinkle successfully completed her Literature course at Goldsmiths University in England and also launched her new book, &lsquo;Welcome To Paradise.&rsquo;</p>
<p>Akshay, on the other hand, achieved a ₹100 crore hit with &lsquo;OMG 2&rsquo; after a string of flops. He garnered acclaim for his recent release, &lsquo;Mission Raniganj.&rsquo; The actor has been actively involved in multiple film projects, including &lsquo;Bade Miyan Chote Miyan&rsquo; alongside Tiger Shroff, among others.</p>
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