‘Akshay Kumar never creates unnecessary complications for directors or writers’: Anees Bazmee on his association with ‘Haiwaan’ actor
Akshay Kumar is back in the news as the teaser of Priyadarshan‘s directorial Haiwaan, starring Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan, has been released today. Fans are praising the new thriller, which looks mysterious and intriguing.While Priyadarshan and Akshay Kumar’s collaboration has been celebrated for years, his association with Anees Bazmee also holds a special place. In a recent conversation with the ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa’ director, who is currently working on a comedy-drama with Akshay Kumar, Vidya Balan, and Raashii Khanna, Anees spoke about his association with the actor.Anees and Akshay have worked together on films such as ‘Mujhse Shaadi Karogi,’ ‘Singh Is Kinng,’ ‘Welcome,’ and ‘Thank You.’ In an exclusive conversation, Anees shared how working with Akshay has always felt comfortable.
Why Akshay Kumar remains one of Anees Bazmee’s favorite collaborators?
Having worked with Akshay Kumar on multiple films over the years, Bazmee describes the actor as one of the most dependable stars in the industry. “Akshay is a complete actor. Whether it’s action, comedy, emotional scenes, dancing, or simply carrying a film with his screen presence, he can do everything convincingly. ” Bazmee also praised Akshay’s professionalism. “He is extremely disciplined. He comes on time, completes his work, and never creates unnecessary complications. He trusts the people he works with. If he has confidence in the writer or director, he allows them to do their job. He feels he is getting paid to act in a film, and so he should not indulge in any other department but to just act and leave the set. That makes working with him incredibly easy,” he admitted.He adds with a smile, “Akshay is also a very fun-loving person. There is always laughter on the set, which creates a positive atmosphere.”Without revealing much about his upcoming project, Bazmee said he is optimistic about the film, which stars Akshay Kumar, Vidya Balan, Raashii Khanna, and an ensemble cast. “It is a very good film. I genuinely believe audiences are going to love it.”With decades of experience and some of Hindi cinema’s most loved comedies to his credit, Anees Bazmee continues to believe that while scripts evolve with time, memorable characters and honest storytelling remain the true ingredients behind a film’s lasting success.
