Akshay Kumar gets mobbed

With his well sculpted hot body and killer looks, Bollywood’s original khiladi, Akshay Kumar is a huge hit among girls! The action star was recently mobbed by besotted models who insisted the actor to consider them in his upcoming flick ‘Tees Maar Khan’ while he was attending a Farah Khan-choreographed lingerie show. Well, the star-struck models did more than flaunting their stunning figures as the whole action turned into a catfight.

With Akshay starring in ‘Tees Maar Khan,’ the models deduced that the star might need a leading lady and flooded the actor with requests.Talking to a news daily, a close source said, “Akshay and his wife Twinkle were seated in front of the stage. Those girls were smiling at Akshay from the ramp itself.”Incidentally, as soon as the show was over, a bunch of models walked up to the actor and said, “‘Tees Maar Khan’ mein fit kara do.” A surprised Akshay told them that the flick required only one lead actress. The scene soon turned ugly as the girls started fighting among themselves.

Realising that the girls won’t budge, Akshay sent them to Farah, the director of the film, by warding them off as, “Please understand. It doesn’t work like this. You have to speak to Farah only.” When enquired Farah, the choreographer turned director said, “Yes, I know about this. Those girls were auditioning for Akshay. All the girls who participated in the show had great bodies. I have collected quite a few portfolios in the last few days. Let’s see who gets selected eventually.”

Girl sheds blood for Akshay Kumar

Fans often go mad for their favorite star. Many a times, they act madness by shedding blood. Akshay Kumar was caught in such similar situation when a die-hard fan of his slashed one of her wrists only because she could not meet him. Says a source close to the actor, “Preeta (name changed to protect identity of underage girl) stalked him for a year. She’d run away from home in Lucknow to meet him and would land up everywhere just to catch a glimpse of him and talk to him. But Akshay always has heavy security around him and she didn’t get her way.”

One day, she happened to land at Akshay’s residence and asked the guard to allow her to meet Akki. As usual, the guard turned down her request. Unable to convince the guard, the girl slashed her wrist in front of them. Luckily, Akshay Kumar was present at his home at that moment and the guard informed him about the incident, he rushed to the girl and took her to the hospital.The source continues, “Once she was stitched up and out of danger, he spoke to her. He made her understand and try and see things from the right perspective, and even called her parents in Lucknow and got them to come to Mumbai.

Then he invited the girl along with her parents to his home for coffee and asked them to take care of her. He told her that she had to look after her parents as family is important and he was very attached to his own. Now the girl’s parents have sent her abroad for her further studies but she’s in touch with Akshay once a month. She writes to him keeping him posted about her developments.”Finally, the long time wish of the girl was fulfilled.

Akshay to wear used clothes for next film PATIALA HOUSE

He's known as the Khiladi of the Bollywood town. His style statements are as famous as his film characters. But, all this is going to change as soon as his next film PATIALA HOUSE goes on the floors.

The latest on Akshay Kumar is that the actor will be dressing up in old, used clothes for his act in PATIALA HOUSE that will be shot in Southall London later this month. The idea of Akshay going for old clothes has been decided by director Nikhil Advani since he is keen not to present the character of Akki in any unrealistic way.

Akki's role in PATIALA HOUSE is that of a Punjabi boy who is helping out his father by running a corner store in Southall London. The film also stars Anushka Sharma, Dimple Kapadia and Rishi Kapoor.

Wasim Akram to coach Akshay Kumar?

Former Pakistani cricketer Wasim Akram will reportedly make his acting debut in Nikhil Advani’s next film, Patiala House. The film stars Akshay Kumar. Patiala House is apparently based on cricket and Wasim will play coach to Akki’s cricket team.

It will be shot in London and is expected to release next year. The music will be scored by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy and lyrics will be penned by Sameer.The film also stars Rishi Kapoor , Dimpla Kapadia and Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi heroine Anushka Sharma .

Nikhil Advani and Akshay had last come together in the disastrous Chandni Chowk to China . He had earlier directed the hit Kal Ho Naa Ho and the dud Salaam-E-Ishq .Wasim had had a taste of Bollywood when he judged the dance show Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena with Sushmita Sen.

Raj insisted on not inviting Akshay

Akshay Kumar and Twinkle were not part of the 30-odd B-Town folk invited to the Shilpa Shetty-Raj Kundra wedding reception last night. Says a source, “The newly-weds didn’t want to be in an embarrassing situation and thought it best not to invite Akki and Tina. Akshay and Shilpa were romantically involved over a decade ago and while they were dating, there was talk of marriage.

However, Akki married Tina and a heartbroken Shilpa had to move on. In fact, Raj was firm about Akshay not being invited for the reception.”The source adds that though Shilpa and Akshay met and sorted out their differences a few years ago things again turned awkward after a British tabloid report. “Akshay was livid over a ‘funny’ story which had come out in The News of the World in 2007 after Shilpa had won the UK celebrity show Big Brother.

A furious Akshay had even threatened to sue the tabloid. Last year, the actor had even showed up for the finale of Bigg Boss 2, which Shilpa had anchored. They appeared at ease with each together.”

Akshay Kumar causes havoc during Shilpa’s wedding

Ex-flames and former lovers can really be BIG trouble when you get married. More so if you have a less than cordial relationship with the one in question. Trust Juicy Mausi on this one. Look for example what happened at Shilpa Shetty’s wedding the other day in Lonavla.So there we were all excited to see Shilpa babes all ready to tie the knot (finally!) with Raj Kundra. Everybody is having a wonderful time at the venue in Lonavla. I for instance was just putting the final coat of my MAC lip colour in rich plum when I heard it.

GAWD! I couldn’t believe my ears when the melodious strains of a Shilpa Shetty number floated up from the brass band downstairs. Trust me, the song was nice, and the band did not do an altogether bad work at it. The fact that the song was from a film that starred Akshay Kumar apart from Shetty girl is what made it cacophony.So, after dropping my lipstick in shock, my feet took root as I stood in anticipation of what would happen next. They must’ve played the song from Dhadkan for less than a minute when a handful of non-descript people rushed out of the house and asked them to stop playing it. Then is exactly when I fell on the floor laughing.

Well, the situation was undeniably funny though a little embarrassing perhaps for the bride and the groom. The bandwallahs, poor guys, were told to stop playing Akshay Kumar songs. They in fact were asked to stop playing altogether until someone took a look at the list of songs to be played. WOW! Everything was fine after that and the fairy tale wedding took place. I was really happy for Shilpa and would have even shed a few drops of tear if I hadn’t been wearing my latest glitter liner. It’s not waterproof!

However, Akki did make his presence felt at the wedding. Not in person of course. He was NOT invited. But through his songs. The thought of Shilpa just kept me from laughing again!

Akshay Kumar is India's Brad Pitt

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper has referred to Akshay Kumar in an interview to the international edition of Harper’s Bazaar as India’s answer to Hollywood actor Brad Pitt. Says a source close to Akshay, “The premier referred to the actor as B-Town’s answer to Brad Pitt as he felt that Akshay has the same charm and star appeal.”

When quizzed about being compared to Pitt, Akshay quips, “I feel like someone has taken my Porsche and replaced it with a Ferrari. It’s the kind of compliment that makes you feel fabulous but you can’t show it. You are just supposed to nod your head and say thank-you.” The Canadian PM was in Mumbai recently and met Akki, the sole Indian torchbearer for the Winter Olympics to be held in Vancouver in February.

Akshay has also being voted as the sexiest man alive this year by People magazine. Does he feel sexy? “Are you kidding me? It takes a woman to make a man feel sexy. I have never been able to look at myself in the mirror and say, ‘Wow! Akshay you are looking hot today’. I have very low self-esteem. I only feel sexy when my wife looks up at me and squeezes my hand with pride. That’s when I feel desirable.”

Aishwarya ditches hubby Abhishek for Akshay

Love and all is fine in its own place, really. When it comes to one’s career, I suppose one needs to be a little ruthless at times, right? At least that’s how Juicy Mausi feels. And so, when I heard that Ash ditched her husband Abhishek for Akshay Kumar, I did not really think it was weird or ‘wrong’. It so happens that Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has opted out of her husband Abhishek Bachchan’s film Crooked produced by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani citing ‘date problems’.

Apparently, the dates clash with her other commitment – Vipul Shah’s Action Replay starring Akshay Kumar.Since Action Replay is neariAsh ditches hubby Abhi for Akking completion and Crooked is going on the floors not before January 2010, Juicy Mausi doesn’t think there should’ve been too many chronological problems.However, one needs to prioritise certain things in life.

Of course, when one wants to get ahead! And it’s not like Ash is leaving her husband Abhishek altogether. They are still very much together darlings.

Akshay Kumar, the only star at Olympics!

One of the biggest honors that the country has ever seen is soon to be bestowed on none other than Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar. Akshay Kumar is going to be the Indian Ambassador for the 2010 Olympic Games and the only star representing the Global Entertainment Industry.

Akshay Kumar is a martial arts expert and practitioner, he was recently bestowed with the highest Japanese honor of the "katana", He has been the brand ambassador for Special Olympic(for handicaps), he shot for the "7 Deadly Arts" for National Geographic Channel and his recent 1st invitational Open Karate Championship was a huge success .The list of Akshay Kumar's contribution to Indian sports is endless.

Adding to this list Akshay Kumar will be the Indian Ambassador for the 2010 Olympic Games to be held in Canada.

Only 15 International celebrities have been invited to Canada to participate in carrying the Olympic Torch, Ontario has been identified as a province to have only one global celebrity represent the world and that celebrity is Akshay Kumar.

Reveals a source from the Olympic Committee "At a high power and exclusive lunch for 50 CEO's of Prominent Tourism Companies the Canadian PM will introduce Akshay Kumar as the sole torch bearer from India for the Olympics. The Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) will bring the Olympic Torch to the luncheon "

This will be the first time an exception is made and the Olympic Torch will be presented to Akshay. Adds the source "This will be the first of its kind...a sitting head of state travels abroad and invites someone from another nation to represent their nation (India).This is a very huge honour for Akshay Kumar and rightly deserved"

Adds the source "Anything remotely related to sports in India is reminiscent of Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar, he has taken Asia by storm and has universal appeal"

Akshay Kumar will present the Canadian PM Steven Harper with a token of appreciation and speak on the occasion of being the sole torch bearer from India for the Olympics.

Suniel Shetty finds Akshay Kumar irritating

Suniel Shetty, Akshay Kumar and Paresh Rawal created comedy history with Hera Pheri in 2000. The sequel in 2006 was not as successful or even funny, as it wasn’t directed by Priyadarshan. The foursome is back with an out-and-out entertainer in the form of De Dana Dan. Actor Suniel Shetty talks about his co-stars. Suniel loves Akshay Kumar to death, but hates how cheeky and naughty the superstar is. ‘Akshay is a natural talent and very spontaneous with his scenes. He is super energetic all the time and loves playing pranks and making people laugh. He is very hyper, and that is why he irritates me. I take time with my scenes. I learn my lines and get the grammar right, and then Akshay does some antic which makes me go blank when I have to say them and I burst out laughing!,’ recalls Sunil.

He adds, ‘Akshay also has the bad habit of taking people’s mobile phones and sending messages to random people. This created a lot of confusion, and now, we all keep our phones safe, out of Akki’s reach. He is a mischievous child at heart and that is why we love him,’ smiles Shetty.About Paresh Rawal, ‘Where do I begin to praise him? He is a legendary talent and an effortless actor who can do it all. His zeal, zest and dedication are inspiring, and he is a very simple and humble man at heart. I am so much in awe of him that when I see him acting, I forget my cue, because his performance leaves you speechless,’ he says fondly.

About De Dana Dan, Suniel says, ‘It is a fun film that will leave everyone in splits. Watch the movie expecting to be entertained, and you will not be disappointed.’

The generous side of Akshay Kumar

Actor Akshay Kumar may be charging heavy duty fees though most of his films are not doing well at the box office. But the Khiladi Kumar also has a generous side.His love for sports and martial arts is well-known and it didn’t come as a surprise when he was chosen as the brand ambassador of the 34th National Games in Jharkhand.But he refused to take a fee for his role.

When the organisers insisted, he asked them to transfer the amount to a special charity trust that is in charge of the Special Olympics.The Special Olympics will be held in New Delhi on December 21.He has been associated with the Special Olympics for the last few years and gives the trust whatever support it needs.This time, he aided them monetarily.But, he is unwilling to talk about the generous act.

Akshay Kumar Comes Clean After His Arrest

Akshay Kumar was arrested for obscenity in public. Akshay Kumar invited his wife onstage to unbutton his favorite pair of Levi’s which was stoutly condemned by the media. However, Akshay Kumar is making no mistakes. He’s got a huge reality check after being arrested for obscenity in public and stoutly condemned by the media.

Normally, this would be the order of the day for most people, except of course for some seasoned punchbags like Salman Khan . I think wife Twinkle says it all,says Akshay Kumar.
I didn’t know that the gesture would create such an uproar. I don’t want to go to jail again, so no such retakes for that shot. Akshay Kumar added

Akshay Kumar reaffirms his wife’s claim. So there’ll be no unbuttoning of jeans in public anymore and those drooling women who have been dying to see him drop those slim fits will have to make do with their imaginations and pin-up posters.

Akshay Kumar as the son of her mother-in-law

Do you remember Akshay Kumar was almost seduced by his mother-in-law Dimple Kapadia in Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi? The makers of the film wanted her to play the role of a seductress in the film but the role went to Rekha. Now, they are going to play the role of a mother and son.Yes, Akshay will play Dimple’s son in Nikhil Advani’s London-based drama Patiala House. The film also pairs Rishi Kapoor and Dimple as husband and wife.

Akshay will play their son, who is ideologically diverse.Nikhil is working with Akshay again in Patiala House after the failure of their comedy flick Chandni Chowk To China. The director said that he decided to be true to himself after the failure of Chandni Chowk To China, where he tried with a different language. He added that he would return to her mother tongue this time around.The film features Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi heroine Anushka Sharma in the female lead.

In fact, it was Akshay who personally requested her to take Patiala House. Nikhil said that the lead pair is so warm and so Punjabi in their behavior.

Akshay Kumar could be world’s worst-dressed men

With his outlandish dressing sense, Akshay Kumar could be a strong contender for the world’s worst-dressed men list, at least that’s what the editor of a British magazine believes. Jeremy Langmead, editor of Esquire magazine, has said that the 42-year-old Bollywood action hero might be one of India’s most successful film stars, but he doesn’t score too well when it comes to style.He said that Akshay’s enthusiasm for the latest fashions — particularly ones that involve shiny bits attached to them — sadly makes him a strong contender for the world’s worst dressed men list, reports Times Online.

While Kumar, just like his contemporaries form Hollywood, loves to sport the latest looks shown on the catwalks of Paris and Milan, his pictures on Google reveal some of the most unappetising outfits worn by modern man, said Langmead. His oversized sunglasses looks as if borrowed from Victoria Beckham, day-glo hoodies stolen from Kanye West, slogan T-shirts from Henry Holland, and lots of shiny, torso-revealing accessories that remind one just a little bit too much of Daffyd from Little Britain, the literary expert said.

Katrina Kiaf's presence makes my movies Blockbuster: Akshay Kumar

It's been a long time since the beautiful Katrina Kaif has been a lucky charm for sturdy actor Akshay Kumar.

In a recent interview with a leading daily Akki revealed that Katrina has been really lucky for him.

Akshay Kumar said, "Katrina and I have together given a number of hits and she has really been a boon to my Bollywood career. She is really talented and of course I have enjoyed every bit of working with her."

It's quite obvious that Katrina has been a boon for everyone she has worked with, may be it's because of the lady's love for her fans or her fans' love for her.

The Secret of Akshay Kumar’s Strength-Women!

He may be a daredevil doing all his stunts himself, but when it comes to mental toughness, Kumar insists women are in the forefront. “I see it in my wife, my mother and even my mother-in-law; women have a lot more mental resilience,” Akshat says. Kumar maintains that his wife has been an exemplary human being having put aside her profession as an actor to be the central pivot at home. “She is much calmer and stronger than me.

It’s not easy to leave the industry but she has done it and successfully moved onto another project,” asserts Kumar proudly. “I have become more cautious and avoid un-necessary risks. I will not repeat some of the stunts that I did earlier; they give me a great rush but I have my son and my wife,” said he. Here is one actor who is ‘fighting fit’ even today, Kumar continues to be the ultimate ‘action hero’.

Akki’s girls’ face-off; Twinkle and Raveena Avoid each other

Twinkle won the man, but has she been able to get over her rivalry with his exes? Raveena Tandon was Akshay Kumar’s girlfriend before he set his eyes on Twinkle Khanna, and before her he was all gaga over Shilpa Shetty. But the beautiful ladies are far from comfortable in each other’s presence even after so many years. On the special day in India Couture Week, when Akshay was to walk the ramp for Salman Khan’s ‘Being Human’ show, both the ladies were there.

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The ladies reached the venue almost at the same time. But Mrs Akki tripped past her rival in the twinkle of an eye! While Twinkle basked in the attention of shutterbugs, Raveena made her breathtaking entry. Not wishing to let their encounter be trapped on lenses, Raveena vanished among the celebs and instead took another route.

Raveena went around meeting her friends and discussing her party plan for Diwali. And yes, she did have her own share of shutterbugs following her!

Akshay Kumar enters Bigg Boss

The actor is entering the Bigg Boss house on Friday and will spend half-a-day with the inmates. The Khatroon Ka Khiladi, Akshay Kumar, will soon be seen inside the Bigg Boss house this week. The actor was part of the show’s last season, but he never entered the dreaded house, and now that’s about to change.Last year, he was on the Colors’ show as part of the promotions of his film Jumbo. He even co-hosted the event along with Shilpa Shetty, and had announced the winner. This time Akshay will be go inside the house and interact with the participants to promote his upcoming film, Blue.

Says a source close to the actor, “Akshay is looking forward to especially meeting Vindoo as they are friends.” On Friday, the actor will arrive on a chopper, provided by the Blue producers Shree Ashtavinayak, and drop into the house from the sky.He will spend a couple of hours with the inmates and talk to them about the stunts he has performed in Blue. He will also have lunch with the contestants.When he emerges out, he will have a brief chat with the host and talk about his experience of being locked up and under surveillance.

“A channel spokesperson confirms that Akshay will be going to the Big Boss house on Friday and his entry will be shown on Saturday, October 17 but adds, “We cannot reveal whether Akshay will be going inside the house or not. All we can say is that Akshay Kumar is going to visit Big Boss.”

Akshay’s son to compete in Karate-do Championship

Come 2010 and Akshay Kumar's son Aarav will be a major competitor at the papa's Invitational Open National Karate-do Championship.

The Karate-do championship is the brainchild of Aarav's coach Shihan Mehul Vora, a martial arts practitioner and teacher. He wanted the star beta to participate in the championship this year but the actor denied permission.


Papa Kumar felt that beta Aarav wasn't ready and it would be unethical if he allowed Aarav to compete with people who are more talented and have received training for years. The actor felt that the students taking part have been slogging for years and Akshay didn't want to be accused of favoritism.

Reveals a source, "Now Akki has taken it into his own hands to train Aarav along with Mehul. The training starts in the morning and goes on for a couple of hours. The Khiladi wants Aarav to be qualified enough after training for a year.

In fact, Twinkle's bundle of joy has a bet with his dad that if he wins next year, he will receive a special gift. This time, Aarav will only watch the participants." Akki's boy has been learning karate since he was four.

30,000 students have already registered for the championship this year out of which 1,000 will be shortlisted. They will be Akshay's guests in Mumbai for three days, all expenses paid. Winners will get a medal from a recognised school in Japan.

Blue promises never-before-seen visuals and stunts

Akshay Kumar says when Blue director Anthony D'Souza approached him for the underwater thriller; the first thing he asked him was "Are you capable of making the movie?” Touted to be India's first underwater film, which is said to match international standards of filmmaking, Blue promises to bring with it some never-seen-before visuals and stunts.

"The first thing I did was to look 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 saying something and doing it are two different things. So how will you actually shoot the film?"

As things turned out, D'Souza 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 start lending an ear to him. I became further interested in knowing how he was going to execute Blue," Akshay told IANS.

"After all there were going to be extreme stunts in it and that too under water. Then Tony (D'Souza) also showed me the work of the DOP (director of photography) Pete Zuccarini.

"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."

Once on board, Akshay wasn't too worried about the fact that a film like Blue had never been attempted before on the Indian screen.

"I am sure that it would be legendary in its own way. Let's see how the box office treats, but while doing the film we went all out for Blue. Making a film like this is no joke in any case.

"With the backdrop of a treasure hunt to it, it involves real sharks and all. I had to go through some training, take diving lessons and earn a certificate for myself because without that you are not allowed to enter sea."

But that's not all. Akshay had to get back to reading after years -- but this time under water.

"Can you beat that? I had to read books around underwater.Tony made me do so much for this film. It was further hard work because there are minimal special effects. In fact, not a single shot has been taken against a green screen.

"My cameraman, Pete Zuccarini, who is famous for underwater swimming, also helped me a lot. I thought I knew swimming so it would be easy but this man taught me how to 'belong' to underwater. That's the kind of encouragement I was looking for."

Also starring Sanjay Dutt, Lara Dutta and Zayed Khan along with Katrina Kaif and Kylie Minogue, Blue is produced by Dhillin Mehta and has music by AR Rahman. It is set to release Oct 16.

- IANS