Akshay Kumar in Hindi version of Transformers: Dark of the Moon

With the latest superhero trend which has hit Bollywood, Akshay Kumar has taken it to be different level. Akshay will be the superhero in a Hollywood film as he will lend his voice to Optimus Prime in the Hindi version of Transformers: Dark Of The Moon.

Akshay is overwhelmed to be the part of a global franchise films and said, “My son is a huge Transformers fan and it was he who first got me hooked on the Transformers movies. In fact, as a father I always want to be my son’s superhero. Optimus Prime is son’s favorite character.”

“There is no business deal involved in it as I have not taken any money,” added the actor.

Recently, when SRK was sharing his experience about ‘Ra.One’ the superstar claimed that he is inspired with Krrish and Drona. But it seems Akshay’s son has inspired him to be a part of Hollywood film.

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Farah offers 'Tees Maar Khan' sequel to Akshay

It seems like this conman is already on a trail as director Farah Khan is planning a sequel to Akshay Kumar-starrer Tees Maar Khan, which hits the screens Friday.

"When Farah and Katrina went to shoot the grand finale of STAR Plus' cookery game show MasterChef India, she was so impressed with Akshay's hospitality that she ended up offering Tees Maar Khan 2 to the actor," said a source. 

Akshay, of course, jumped at the offer!  The finale of MasterChef India will be aired on Saturday.

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Akshay Kumar 'was elbowed' by Katrina Kaif

Katrina Kaif accidentally elbowed Akshay Kumar on the set of Tees Maar Khan, Kumar has revealed.

The actor told reporters that shooting had to be stalled for two hours after Kaif elbowed him during a vigorous dancing scene.

"We were shooting for the song ‘Bade Dilwala' and Katrina got so involved in her dance that she actually hit me hard with her elbow."

The actors and director are currently promoting the film in Delhi and gave an impromptu performance of one of the dance numbers.

Speaking of the live performance afterwards, Kumar said: "When we shoot for any song, there are often many cuts but I enjoy performing in front of live audiences because the response makes me feel good."

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Akshay Kumar to romance Sonakshi Sinha

Akshay Kumar may score another goal. He is likely to romance Bollywood's youngest and hottest chick Sonakshi Sinha in Shirish Kunder's Joker.

Sonakshi's stock is on the rise post Dabangg. She will be seen in Sajid Nadiadwala's Kick opposite Salman Khan again, and is in talks with Ramesh Taurani for Race-2 with Saif Ali Khan. The film also has Priyanka Chopra and John Abraham.

It is now known that Shirish and Farah Khan are keen to have Sonakshi in their film Joker. A trade consultant says, "Sonakshi has principally agreed to be in the film. But they are still working on details like the price and the dates." In the meantime, Deepika Padukone is annoyed that certain media reports have said that she is in Joker. A source close to Deepika says, "Deepika hasn't even been approached for Joker. It isn't as if she isn't keen to work with Akshay, Farah and Shirish. But she is disturbed by reports because none of them have approached her. So the question of accepting or rejecting the film doesn't even arise."

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Aishwarya Rai and Akshay Kumar Retro Poses on Action Replayy

 We already showed you the first poster for Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's and Akshay Kumar's upcoming movie Action Replayy and now more posters are out! Akshay took to Twitter to share the new pics and asked fans to comment, so take a look at them and share your thoughts!

Aishwarya and Akshay have had lots of fun on the set of their new movie Action Replayy. From disco dancers to fun loving hippies, the cute Jodi has tried on several different looks for Vipul Shah's new flick.

Action Replayy is based on a 1994 Gujarati play and tells the story of a man who travels back in time to the 70s when he was young and handsome. Kishen and Mala are constantly fighting but they manage to rekindle their love on their 33rd wedding anniversary.

"Akki and I have an impeccable box office record. For me it was an exciting experience because I could bring together Aishwarya and Akshay, a pair I had been wanting to cast for some time now. They're both good looking, super-talented and what's more, they're fashion icons as well. Akki has made an amazing screen pair with some of the existing girls but believe me, he and Ash are extra special,'' director Vipul Shah said about the film.

Neha Dhupia and Randhir Kapoor also star in the movie that has become a very special project for Akshay:

"It's a very special film for me for many reasons. This is my tribute to the 70s that was the greatest retro era. I was kicked with the idea because I'm entering the time in cinema where my father-in-law was a superstar. It is my fifth film with Vipul and definitely another one to remember. Ash and I had a brief romantic interlude in Raj Kumar Santoshi's Khakee, but Action Replayy is our first romantic comedy together. Believe me, I was blushing through the making and there's a lot I wish to tell my audience about but Vipul wants me to keep things under wraps for the moment," Akki told reporters.

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Akshay Kumar and Aishwarya Rai's upcoming "Action Replayy"

Akshay Kumar and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s upcoming film Action Replayy promises to take the viewers down memory lane.

Following news that one of Akshay’s dance numbers in the film will instantly remind the audience of John Travolta in the 1977 hit Saturday Night Fever, the latest buzz around the film is a special song based on the romance between some of the most popular Bollywood jodis of the 1970s.

A source said, “This is Akshay’s biggest release before Tees Maar Khan and director-producer Vipul Shah wants the film to touch everybody’s heart. The song is a tribute to the leading Bollywood couples of the 1970s and will highlight their romance.

The five couples whom Akshay and Aishwarya will pay a tribute to in the five-minute song will be Amitabh-Jaya, Dharmendra-Hema, Rishi-Neetu, Rajesh-Mumtaz and Shashi-Parveen.”

The song, composed by Pritam, has lyrics which go: Nakhre nakhre nakhre, nakhre hain naatak re, nakhre nakhre nakhre tu peeche hi rakh re. “Since the film has a retro feel, Akshay and Aishwarya will be dressed just like these legendary couples did in their films. The unit is currently planning how to choreograph the song,” added the source.

Vipul Shah confirmed the news and said, “This song, which will be shot in Manali, starts in a playful manner and then goes on to salute the stylish romance that was a trademark of the 1970s.”

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Akshay Kumar off to Malaysia to shoot costliest commercial ever

Akshay Kumar and big bucks are identical with each other. After (supposedly) working in the costliest film ever made on this side of the planet - Blue - Akshay is now carrying on the BIG phenomenon into the ad world as well. If industry buzz is to be believed, he would now be featuring in the costliest commercial ever made with an Indian actor. This would be for Thums Up (the soft drink for which Akshay is a brand ambassador for quite a few years now) and as is the tradition, it would be shot in foreign locales.

Says a source from the team which is busy putting together this commercial. "Pick up any commercial for Thums Up that Akshay has done and you would see him indulging in some dare devil stunts. This has been the trend for the last half a decade or so, ever since Akshay was been promoting this brand. This year it's going to be no different as the commercial would feature Akshay being a part of some breath taking stunts."

While fast cars, skyscraper jumping and running on busy roads is something that audiences have seen of Akshay in the last few commercials that he has shot for the brand, one waits to see what the actor has to offer in the first shoot that he is doing in 2010.

"It would be something that has never been seen before; that's the least which can be promised", confirms the source, "Thums Up has been the Number One soft drink in India in 2009 and has beaten other Colas in the race. It is imperative that there is further brand promotion done which would not just help it retain the position but also outrun the competition."

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Akshay Kumar will be torch bearer for 2010 Special Olympics

The sportiest star of the Indian Film Industry, is now going ahead and becoming the international khiladi as he will soon be seen in the most respected sporting event, The 2010 Olympics games, as the sole star representing the global entertainment industry.

Akshay has been the brand ambassador from India for the Special Olympics World Winter Games for the past three years, but this year he is also going to be the torch bearer at the Winter Games being held in Vancouver, Canada.

Akshay's love for sports is a well known fact; he was recently awarded the highest Japanese honour of 'Katana' at his first international karate championship. Not only that, but he has shot for 'Seven Deadly Sins' for the National Geographic channel recently.

This one would be another feather in his cap, as only 15 international celebrities have been invited to Canada to participate in carrying the torch.

The games will be held from January 30 to February 14, 2010. Akshay will be presented the torch on November 16 by the Canadian Prime Minister Steven Harper, in Mumbai. At a high-power exclusive lunch organised for 50 CEO's of respected tourism companies, the PM will be introducing Akshay as the sole torch bearer from India.