Akshay plays peacemaker

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Posted: 19 years ago

Anything for the nation:
Akshay Kumar in a promotional shot of the movie Sanj Mohbaatane De — Tale of Love

The garam masala of Bollywood, Akshay Kumar is now set to act in the first Punjabi film based on Indo-Pak friendship, which will also to be shot and released in Pakistan.

Kumar will be acting free of cost to encourage friendly relations with the two nations.

The film is produced by the External Cultural and Education Minister of Punjab Dr Raj Kumar Verka.

Ambassador of peace

'Sanj Mohbaatane De — Tale of Love' is a story before the partition when the two countries were one. "We have shown the unity in the film, which later turned into rivalry along with the current process of peace making," said Verka who further elaborates that Akshay plays an important role of bridging up gaps between the two countries. In short, he is the ambassador of peace.

"We have got all the necessary permissions to shoot in Pakistan and Akshay will accompany us whenever he is required," adds the Minister of Punjab who is all agog about Akki as he has been exceptionally supportive by acting in this film free of cost.

United We Stand: Akshay Kumar flanked by director Thakur Tapasvi (L); actor Parikshit Sahani (R) and producer Dr Raj Kumar Verma (extreme right)

For my country

Speaking to Mid Day exclusively, Akshay stated, "This is a great attempt to strengthen relations between both the nations and I thought this could be a right way to forward my support and assistance to the first Punjabi film which is set to create history by getting canned and released across the border. Mein apne deshvaste kuch bhi kar sakda haa".

Pakistani actors

The film also will be having two bigwigs of Pakistani films playing main leads in it. "We have Mumber Rana, Irfan Kosat and Sanna also playing the main lead in the film", adds Thakur Tapasvi, the director of the film.

"We will be approaching all the big Bollywood film personalities to play a cameo in the film, which will be completed within next 30 days," adds Verka.