Akshay Kumar opens up about gaining weight for Raksha Bandhan reveals he indulged in maa ke haanth ka halwa
Playing the lead character from Delhi Akshay told a news portal that he has gained 5 kg in a natural process. Calling the opportunity a blessing, he said that it has allowed him to indulge in his mother’s home-cooked halwa. He further added that he has always enjoyed the process of losing and gaining weight in healthy ways.Interestingly earlier Akshay had to maintain leaner physique and let go of six kg for essaying the role of a cop in Sooryavanshi.Speaking more about the film Raksha Bandhan is penned by Aanand's longtime collaborator and National Award-winning screenwriter Himanshu Sharma who is known for movies like Zero Raanjhanaa and the Tanu Weds Manu franchise.Announced last year during the festival of Raksha Bandhan the story focuses on the bond between a brother and sister. It is presented by Aanand and Akshays sister Alka Bhatia.Earlier, Bhumi Pednekar was roped in for the film. She took to her social media handles to announce the same and wrote A very special film and a very special reunion. Am supremely excited to be collaborating again with two of my favourite creative powerhouses and humans. Am full of gratitude to be a part of this special heart touching story RakshaBandhan akshaykumar aanandlrai.