Actor Akshay Kumar, who is currently in Scotland for the shoot of his upcoming 'Bell Bottom', has broken his 18 year rule and is working a double shift. Producer Jackky Bhagnani praised the actor saying, “Akshay sir is truly a producer’s actor and it has been a privilege to work with him. He is constantly thinking about everyone and everything. From safety measures for the entire unit to shooting schedules to the challenges faced by producers-the man is pure gold.”
He added, “Akshay sir is doing a double shift for the first time in 18 years. So when he suggested two units we were absolutely stunned and excited at the same time. And seeing his work discipline and respect for time, everyone on the sets is super energized and also pitching in their best. It's like well-oiled machinery working round the clock to make this happen.”
There were two factors that prompted Akshay's decision. First, the makers had taken a huge unit via a chartered flight. Second, the rules of that country needed a mandatory 14 days of quarantine on landing there – meaning financial burden on the producers apart from time lost.
Produced by Vashu Bhagnani, Jackky Bhagnani, Deepshikha Deshmukh, Monisha Advani, Madhu Bhojwani, and Nikkhil Advani, 'Bell Bottom' stars Akshay Kumar and Vaani Kapoor in the lead, along with Lara Dutta and Huma Qureshi in pivotal roles.
