Akshay Kumar took off to Bradford last week to kick off Reema Kagti's sports drama, 'Gold', based on India's first Olympic Gold in Hockey, as a free country at the 1948 London Olympics. It has been reported that the actor has been learning Bengali from a language coach on the UK set of the film.
A source from the crew said, “A dialect tutor and a special trainer to explain traditional Bengali mannerisms have been working with Akshay, who has been prepping for the part since May. The costume team has been working with fabrics that reflect that designs from Kolkata in the '40s and have been tailored to enhance Akshay's character.” Details of Akshay's characters are yet to be revealed. A look of his character and leading lady of the film, Mouni Roy, that surfaced online, showed him in a clean-shaven avatar, in a kurta and slick hair. Roy can be seen in a Bengali-style blouse and sari with a crimped hairdo.
“Mouni plays Akshay's love interest in the film and will also be seen speaking in Bengali. She will wear bright sarees in shades of red with puffy blouses and roses in her hair to be in sync with the showcased era. It's a small yet prominent part,” the source said.
