Pooja Bhatt is not happy with the title of Akshay Kumar starrer “Holiday – A Soldier Is Never Off Duty“, as she too released a film titled “Holiday” in 2006. She says that she had refused to share the title with producer Vipul Shah.
Vipul Shah approached me for ‘Holiday‘ and I refused. He approached (the) Guild (Film and Television Producers Guild Of India) – Rejected. Next stop? IMPPA (Indian Motion Pictures’ Producers Association) where he registered ‘Holiday‘ with a tag line
Pooja posted on Twitter Wednesday. “Holiday – A Soldier Is Never Off Duty” also stars Sonakshi Sinha.
Pooja had problems with another Akshay starrer – “Thank You“. She had registered the title for a remake of her father Mahesh Bhatt’s film “Arth“. However, it was used by Anees Bazmee.
First ‘Thank You‘ and then ‘Holiday‘! Akshay Kumar’s producers have an affinity for the titles of my films. Gentle Reminder – ‘Karma can be a bitch‘
she posted. Akshay Kumar, who will be seen as a Defence Intelligence Agent (DIA) in this forthcoming film, says he enjoyed the role “more than I ever imagined“.
The film’s trailer released online Wednesday and gave a sneak peek into the action packed thriller that also stars Sonakshi Sinha.
…It’s the first time that I’m playing a DIA, a role I’ve enjoyed portraying more than I ever imagined.
The next time someone asks me what I’d have done if I weren’t an actor, I’d say that being a DIA is on the top of my list.
Akshay said in a statement. The action-thriller has been directed by A.R. Murugadoss and produced by Vipul Shah.
To work alongside my long time friend Vipul after so many extraordinary films together, on a project that is helmed by Murugadoss, is of course something I couldn’t wait to get my hands on
said Akshay, who teamed up with Shah for super hits like “Waqt – Race against Time” and “Namastey London” in the past.
Murugadoss, who has also directed southern films like “Thuppakki” and “Stalin“, was a little apprehensive before he took on the film.
I was a little reserved initially, but Akshay made me feel comfortable. Now, I can say that I’ve got a close friend in the Hindi film industry
said Murugadoss. The director also praised Shah for his support and added: “Being a filmmaker, Vipul sir lends his directors great support.”
Being presented by Reliance Entertainment, the film will hit theatres June 6.
