The 2002 film Aankhen, featuring stars like Akshay Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan, and Sushmita Sen, is among the most beloved Bollywood movies. Interestingly, it was Akshay who initially planned to decline the role before even reading the script.
In an interview with Rajshri Unplugged on March 16, 2024, Vipul Shah, the director who made his Bollywood debut with Aankhen, shared that initially Akshay wasn’t keen to work with a new director. However, upon being asked by his manager, Akshay agreed to listen to the story pitch. According to Vipul, the narrative sparked his interest and he accepted the offer.
The filmmaker mentioned that Akshay, who was working on a project titled Khiladi 420, called him one night for a story narration. Normally, Akshay isn’t fond of shooting at night, but since he needed something to keep him occupied, he agreed. He explained, “I have to say no in the morning.” So, they proceeded with the process.
Vipul Shah remembered that the actor would step aside during takes and then return. In the wee hours of the morning, Akshay shared with him that he had mentally steeled himself to decline the offer, but after reading the script, he became thrilled about working on the movie.
I simply can’t get enough of the magical collaborations between Akshay Kumar and Vipul Shah! After their successful venture in ‘Aankhen’, they went on to work together on numerous projects. Vipul directed Akshay in ‘Waqt: The Race Against Time’ (2005), ‘Namastey London’ (2007) and ‘Action Replayy’ (2010). He even produced ‘Singh Is Kinng’ (2008) and ‘Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty’ (2014) starring my favorite action hero! It’s a dream come true to see them working together again and again!
Right now, Akshay is getting ready for his highly anticipated movie Kesari Chapter 2. This film, led by Karan Singh Tyagi, is a historical courtroom drama featuring R. Madhavan and Ananya Panday. The trailer for the movie premiered on April 3, 2025, and garnered positive feedback on social media. Kesari Chapter 2 is set to premiere in theaters on April 18, 2025.
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2025-04-06 17:52