Akshay Kumar went nostalgic as he shot for his upcoming film, Raksha Bandhan, in Chandni Chowk in Delhi. The actor went for a morning run on the sets of the film at the newly-renovated Chandni Chowk. The actor was born here. He shared a video of himself running on the street and penned an emotional note. Directed by Aanand L Rai, Raksha Bandhan also stars Bhumi Pednekar.

AKSHAY KUMAR SHOOT’S FOR RAKSHA BANDHAN IN CHANDNI CHOWK, DELHI

Akshay Kumar-starrer Raksha Bandhan will clash with Prabhas’s Adipurush at the box office on August 11, 2022. On Monday morning, Khiladi Kumar was seen shooting for the film in Delhi’s Chandni Chowk. He shared a video of himself running on the street. The actor got emotional while shooting the film in Chandni Chowk as it is his birthplace. He wrote, “Today’s morning run on the sets of #RakshaBandhan brought back so many memories as it was in my birthplace, Chandni Chowk. And how lovely it was to hear the chatter of the people around, never gets old (sic),” followed by a heart emoji.

AKSHAY KUMAR GAINS 5 KG FOR RAKSHA BANDHAN

Akshay Kumar had to gain 5 kg for his role in Raksha Bandhan. Talking about gaining weight for the film, the actor, who otherwise follows a strict diet, said that he is happy he was getting to enjoy the halwa his mom makes. He had said that he gained weight through a natural process. He added, “I quite enjoy the process of losing or gaining weight for a character because I am able to do it in a healthy way. I have gained 5 kg in a totally natural process. And it also allowed me the rare indulgence of eating meri maa ke haath ka halwa. What a blessing!”

Akshay Kumar had announced the film Raksha Bandham on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan in 2020. He also dedicated the film to his sister Alka Bhatia. The film also stars Bhumi Pednekar, who, most probably, will play Akshay’s sister in the film. Earlier, they worked together in Shree Narayan Singh’s Toilet: Ek Prem Katha.