Akshay Kumar is back on the big screen with horror comedy Bhooth Bangla. The movie also marks his reunion with director Priyadarshan. Actress Wamiqa Gabbi plays the female lead opposite him, and their pairing has already grabbed attention on social media.
After the release, Wamiqa Gabbi started trending online. Some users compared her looks and screen presence to stars like Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Katrina Kaif. This has led to a lot of discussion about her.
Akshay Kumar On Wamiqa Gabbi Being Compared To Aishwarya-Katrina
In a conversation on Shubhankar Mishra’s podcast, Akshay Kumar was asked about these comparisons. He was questioned whether such social media talks are true or just exaggerated opinions.
Akshay responded by talking about Wamiqa’s journey and individuality. He said, “Nahi, uski aankhen brown hain. Uski Aishwarya jaisi aankhen hain. Lekin uski apni ek identity hai. Woh apne tareeke se kaam kar rahi hai. Woh bhi kaafi struggle ke baad films mein aayi hai. Pehle Punjabi films ki, phir Hindi films mein aayi. Ab woh Hindi, Telugu aur Tamil sab mein kaam kar rahi hai. Woh alag-alag genre ki films kar rahi hai.”
He feels Wamiqa should not be defined by comparisons. Instead, she should be seen for her own work and journey across different film industries.
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In Bhooth Bangla, Akshay is seen romancing Wamiqa Gabbi. The actress is reportedly 26 years younger than him. This fresh pairing has also increased curiosity among audiences.
Akshay Kumar On Salman Khan’s Emotional Acting
In the same podcast, Akshay Kumar also spoke about Salman Khan’s emotional acting style. He praised the way Salman expresses emotions on screen, especially in crying scenes.
Akshay said, “Bahut kam log hote hain jo rote hue achhe lagte hain. Lekin Salman jab rota hai na, to mujhe ek do film mein dekha tha usse, aadmi ne… jab woh rota hai screen pe na, to actually dil ko lagta hai yaar is aadmi ko bahut dukh hua hai.”
He also recalled their film Jaan-E-Mann from 2006. He shared, “Maine ek film ki thi Jaan-E-Mann. Usmein woh roya. Humko maloom hai usmein woh roya tha aur mujhe lagta hai woh asli mein uska dard hai. Bahut-bahut pyara, bahut pyara.”
Bhooth Bangla Actor Praises On Dhurandhar
Akshay Kumar also talked about modern storytelling while mentioning Dhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh. He praised the film’s writing and research. He said the film was well-written and detailed, and showed real-life-inspired storytelling in a cinematic way. According to him, such films balance reality and entertainment well.
Meanwhile, Bhooth Bangla is still running in theatres and continues to attract audience interest. Looking ahead, Akshay Kumar will next be seen in Welcome to the Jungle.
