I don't think of setting benchmark: Akshay Kumar

I don't think of setting benchmark: Akshay Kumar
PTI | May 30, 2013, 12.00 PM IST




Actor Akshay Kumar, who would be taking forward the character of Shoaib Khan in 'Once Upon A Time in Mumbaai Again', insists he does not think of setting a benchmark.

Shoaib was played by Emraan Hashmi in movie's prequel and the portrayal had garnered lot of appreciation from all the quarters.

"I am just playing my role. I have not thought of it as a benchmark. I just followed my director, as he is the captain of the ship. I never thought that I had to cross any benchmark," Akshay told reporters when asked if he would try to cross the benchmark set by Emraan in the original film.

The trailer of 'Once Upon A Time in Mumbaai Again', launched last night, opens with a swanky cricket stadium, two captains dressed in blue and green blazers ready to flip the coin. And then, the don (Akshay Kumar) walks in style. As he enters the stadium and raises his arms, the crowd cheers aloud.
The trailer gave the impression of two worlds - cricket and underworld - coming together. However, Akshay cleared the air saying, "It is just the character and situation in the film that I am playing. People should not connect it with anything."

When asked about the arrest of his good friend Vindoo Dara Singh in connection with his alleged involvement in IPL betting scandal, Akshay said, "I will talk about IPL (controversy) and my friend later."
Milan Luthria directed 'Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai Again' is a gangster-romantic film starring Akshay, Imran Khan and Sonakshi Sinha in the lead. The film is set to release this Eid (August 8).

u set high standards in comedies!!!👍🏼 bt whn it comes to intensity👎🏼

Its OK akshay...as long as u put ur heart in ur work...no one cares if a benchmark is set or not...

Did anyone see the video of the trailer launch??

Akshay got a little pissed when the reported asked him how will he raise the benchmark set by Emraan as Shoaib and if he is feeling the pressure. 😆

I thought maybe Akki will praise Emraan saying he did well in prequel and now I am taking it forward and stuff...but nah not a single praise for Emraan or the prequel

Originally posted by: abby_girl30

Did anyone see the video of the trailer launch??

Akshay got a little pissed when the reported asked him how will he raise the benchmark set by Emraan as Shoaib and if he is feeling the pressure. 😆

I thought maybe Akki will praise Emraan saying he did well in prequel and now I am taking it forward and stuff...but nah not a single praise for Emraan or the prequel

I liked the interviews he gave wrt competition with CE. Really mature responses. 👍🏼

Originally posted by: MrsMalhotra

I liked the interviews he gave wrt competition with CE. Really mature responses. 👍🏼

Originally posted by: blue-ice

Do u have the link Shreya??

just give ur best shot, if it sets up a benchmark, u will know by the response from the audiences 👍🏼

I agree BI but they need to realize that comparisons will be made when you will be doing a sequel

With Aashiqui 2 it was more like a franchise as ARK wasnt playing the same character as Rahul Roy...he had a different name and characteristics

With OUATIMA Akshay is playing Shoaib Khan...makers said its the same charachter going forward...so obviously people will compare...my friend is like when did Emraan Hashmi get a plastic surgery and started looking like Akshay 😆