Akshay Kumar on his frequent pairing with Katrina Kaif
Akshay Kumar’s pairing with Katrina Kaif in Namastey London earlier this year, besides being successful, drew a lot of appreciative comments from critics and audiences.Askhay, 40, is set to appear opposite Katrina once again in Anees Bazmee’s Welcome, slated for release Friday, December 21. He also features opposite her in another of his forthcoming film, Anees Bazmee’s Singh Is Kinng. According to a tabloid report the frequent pairing and good onscreen chemistry between Akshay and Katrina is believed to have rattled Salman Khan who is romantically linked with Katrina Kaif.
So it is not surprising that in every press interview Akshay is asked to comment on his equation with the vivacious 21-year-old Katrina.
Akshay explains why he considers the pairing both successful and sought after by producers.
“Katrina is easy going and takes her work seriously but with a smile…. There is no reason not to have fun and shoot,” he says.
“Katrina still exudes freshness in every film and that makes her likeable - a rare asset and a goldmine for any actor,” he adds.
When asked by HT as to why he has been recommending Katrina Kaif to all his producers Akshay’s answer was matter-of-fact.
“I’m not out to spoil her really. I’m making life easy for a colleague. I struggled once. Why should someone else go through that?” he asks..
Akshay did, however, point out that Katrina did not feature in any of his other forthcoming films - Eight by Ten, Chandni Chowk to China, Priyadarshan’s next and Kambakht Ishq.