Akshay Kumar is all set to give his son Aarav a very precious gift. Akki will be dedicating an entire film titled Jumbo, which is produced by Percept Picture Company.

Akshay will not only lend his voice to the central character Jumbo but will also be a sutradhar (narrator) in the film.

When contacted, Akshay Kumar confirmed the news and said, “The reason for me doing this animation film is purely because how it made me feel. Watching it brought back so many emotions from childhood. Children don’t just need humour or action in their lives, they also need lessons, love and understanding. This film made me think so much about my son that I was absolutely ready to be part of it. Like my father used to say, ‘It’s not just about doing the big and best things all the time. Life is about doing what is important and what is right.’ This is exactly how I felt.”

Commenting on the film’s subject, Akshay said, “The film is about the connection that a baby elephant is unable to have with its father. It’s also about the love and support a mother gives her child. It’s an animated film but it has a universal message.

It will make a difference in the lives of all those people who watch it. It’s a lovely family story. I too will do anything for my son.” When contacted, Shailendra Singh of PPC said, “I am very excited to be working with Akshay on Jumbo. He is indeed our Jumbo.”Jumbo will release this Christmas and will be Akshay’s first release after Singh Is Kinng.

Designer Rocky S has clothed bollywood star Akshay Kumar for eight long years and says the actor is the most stylish and metrosexual man around.

“I have worked with Akshay for eight years. I really respect him for the way he has groomed himself. He has become one of the biggest metrosexual stars, most stylish fashion icon and he is so successful that I am proud of him. Just look from where he has come and where he has reached, ” Rocky told.

However, he is no longer designing for Akshay.

“I started designing for Akshay in 1992. But I stopped working with him in 2000 because I had to move on. Also, both of us needed to take a break from each other, ” he added.

Unlike most other Indian designers who started their career by showcasing their collections at fashion shows, Rocky started his stint designing for Bollywood stars.

“I started 16 years back. At that time the only opportunity I got was in Bollywood. I think it was good for me as it has created awareness about my brand. I have met a lot of actors who want to wear clothes designed by me.”

Currently Rocky’s clientele includes big names like John Abraham, Katrina Kaif, Bipasha Basu and Shilpa Shetty.

Rocky claimed: “The people I dress up are the best dressed. They are really great with clothes. They have a great body to carry off anything and they have a good style of their own.”

Talking about the likings of his female clients, he added: “Shilpa likes deeper and rich Indian colours. She likes to wear emerald, she loves red and it really suits her. Even Bipasha likes red. Katrina likes pastel and lighter shades.”

His most recent project was the hit flick “Singh Is Kinng”. He dressed Katrina in the film and is also working with her in “Yuvraj”. Apart from that he has designed Bipasha’s clothes for “Pankh” and Kangana Ranaut’s for “Raaz - The Mystery Continues”.

Rocky says designing for the actors is challenging.

“It is fun to work with actors and also challenging to make them look different every time. It is also a challenge for them to get into a character every time with different clothes and looks. A lot of hard work is required in Bollywood.”

On an average, Rocky takes up almost four projects in a year.

The Mumbai-based designer entered mainstream fashion around 1997 to cater to the general public. He introduced the collection under his label Rocky S.

“When I started, fashion was not even taking off in a very big manner and I think it was after four to five years that I felt the need to do creative work for myself. That’s when I started doing clothes that were more wearable and saleable.

“I came at the right time for mainstream fashion. Luckily, I have kept a very good balance between Bollywood and mainstream fashion till now, ” he said.

He is gearing up to participate in the upcoming Spring-Summer edition of the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW) to be held in the capital Oct 15-19.

Salman Khan, who is rumored to have a rivalry with the actor Akshay Kumar, regarding his numerous films with Katrina Kaif, has forgotten all the bitterness and invited the duo (Katrina and Akshay Kumar) on his show Dus Ka Dumm. The duo will be seen playing at the game show and promoting their next flick, “Singh Is Kingg” soon.
The saying “Alls fair in love and war” surely goes well with Sallu Bhai!!!

Akki’s latest flick to release, Singh Is Kingg, has already started to prove a hit. The movie is due to be released on August 8, 2008, but the theatres are already booked for the flick in advance!!! The film is much awaited as it combines the super hit combo of Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif. Though the recent movies which had the same kind of expectations were the flops like Tashan, this movie surely seems to get a better response (we hope, atleast)!!
So if u are first day first show goer, go book your tickets before its late!!!

On the small screen, Akshay ‘Khiladi’ Kumar may be seen encouraging 13 beautiful ladies to do some daredevil stunts in his new reality show Fear Factor- Khatron Ke Khiladi. However, when it comes to the big screen, Akki himself would be seen doing some really brave stunts and action scenes in his forthcoming release Singh Is Kinng.

Bollywood’s favorite action hero would be seen fighting with eight WWE wrestlers from Australia in an action sequence in Vipul Shah’s Singh Is Kinng.

Says director Anees Bazmee,” We had called some eight wrestlers who all are from WWE. They were all very excited to be a part of Singh Is Kinng. Apart from shooting with Akshay, they all spoke to him at length about his films. I was surprised that few of them had even seen his films. They all shared a very good rapport with Akshay and there was this very famous wrestler called Chris who even taught him some tricks in arm-wrestling.”

Akshay sure has a special interest in WWE. A few years back, he had fought against famous the WWE wrestler ‘The Undertaker’ for a fight sequence in Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi. Now in Singh Is Kinng, he is seen fighting eight WWE wrestlers from Australia. One can’t wait to see when Akshay will take on our very own- The Great Khali - (on screen of course). That would be one fight we can’t wait to watch.