Filmmaker Anees Bazmee recently discussed the rough patch actor Akshay Kumar seems to be facing, noting that his recent films, including the latest release ‘Bade Miyan Chote Miyan’ with Tiger Shroff, have not done well at the box office. Anees, who has collaborated with Akshay on successful films like ‘Welcome’ (2007), ‘Singh Is Kinng’ (2008), and ‘Thank You’ (2011), praised Akshay as a versatile actor, capable of excelling in various genres. Anees expressed his admiration for Akshay’s talent but pointed out that sometimes the choice of scripts or collaborators might impact the film’s success.
Speaking about Akshay’s career phase to Siddharth Kannan, Anees acknowledged that every star goes through highs and lows in their career, emphasizing that Akshay’s talent and versatility as an actor are undeniable, “He is a star. Many of these stars have had good times and bad times. It happens. Sometimes their films don’t work, then two films will work and it goes on. He is such a beautiful person. He can dance, do action, he does fantastic comedy, he can cry, he is a complete actor. There can be times when he chose the wrong script, or the wrong people to work with who don’t do justice to his talent. I don’t know the exact reason,” he explained.
Anees highlighted Akshay’s work ethic and punctuality, recalling their past collaborations with fondness. He stated, “I recently met him. I have spent a very beautiful time in my life with him when we collaborated on Welcome, Singh Is Kinng, Thank You. It was so much fun working with him because he is so punctual. He comes for a 7 am shoot at sharp 7. This is something very rare for us, but it’s a different thing. We’ve also become disciplined working with him
Despite not meeting frequently, Anees emphasized the strong bond he shares with Akshay, mentioning a recent incident where Akshay showed concern for his well-being after an injury. Anees expressed his anticipation for Akshay’s comeback, reflecting on their successful partnership and the deep friendship they share.
Bazmee recalled, “We made very beautiful films together and they were very successful as well. I share a special relationship with him, but there are times that we haven’t met for a year. But when we finally meet, it feels like we met only yesterday. When I recently suffered a leg injury, he met me. He didn’t say much, but the way he looked at my injury and spoke to me, I could feel how concerned he was. That’s the kind of friendship we share. He told me to continue physiotherapy and said, ‘Don’t think you are fine, because I have had many injuries myself while doing action. I have gotten my body broken a lot, I have felt the pain.’ So he requested me to get proper treatment and heal. He was properly worried.”
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