By Hindustan Times
Just a few days ago, ‘archrivals’ Akshay Kumar and Shah Rukh Khan hit headlines with an unexpected bonding session during an Indian Premier League (IPL) match. And now, there may be another twist to this tale: Khiladi Kumar — who's famous for his daredevil stunts — has said that he has “utmost respect” for actors like SRK and the challenging action sequences they’ve been experimenting with, of their latest movie projects.
“When a gut-wrenching action film that you've got spilt blood for doesn’t get appreciated, it’s a grave let down for any actor. That’s why I'VE nothing but great respect for actors like Saif and Shah Rukh. Their action scenes was greater than supreme,” says the Rowdy Rathore actor, seemingly regarding films like Don 2 (2011), RA.One (2011) and Agent Vinod (2012).
SRK and Saif have lately been criticised so much for the failure in their action films, RA.One and Agent Vinod on the box office.“I just wish people understood what they'd have undergone to make these films, maybe then they might be kind,” says Akshay.
Meanwhile, the actor could also be eagerly looking forward to Prabhudheva’s latest film to release.“I salute each character in Rowdy Rathore. Right from the action stunts to the songs, none of it's been a very simple ride for us. We've had some rough situations, but every drop of sweat have been worth it, and now we just pray it gets the appreciation it deserves,” he says. “Prabhudheva is a masala genius and that i would truly do anything to have the pleasure of working with him again.”
Ask Akki how he's managing to multitask at the half-a-dozen films he has already signed, and he laughs saying, “First of all, I take my mother’s blessings every morning. And secondly, you can’t imagine how annoyed I AM GETTING once I don’t have any work to do.”
