Akshay Kumar, currently seen opposite Wamiqa Gabbi in Priyadarshan’s Bhooth Banglahas reacted to ongoing social media comparisons involving his co-star and actors Aishwarya Rai and Katrina Kaif. The actor addressed the issue while speaking about Wamiqa’s career and individuality in the film industry.
In a conversation with Shubhankar MishraAkshay was asked about the comparisons being made online, where Wamiqa is often likened to Aishwarya Rai for her striking eyes, and her pairing with him is seen by some as a recall of his earlier chemistry with Katrina Kaif.
He said, “Her (Wamiqa’s) eyes are like Aishwarya Rai’s, but she has her own identity. She is doing things her own way. She entered the film industry after a lot of struggle. She worked in Punjabi films, and now she is working across Hindi, Telugu and Tamil cinema, exploring every genre.”
Wamiqa has also previously reacted to such comparisons with humour. Some social media users have even referred to her as “Aishwarya’s daughter” due to the resemblance. When an influencer questioned her PR strategy behind these comparisons, she responded, “Talented and beautiful too? Uff, thaaaank you. And everyone else didn’t know, but we did try ‘Wamiqa for next President!’ not approved (Talented and beautiful too? Thank you. I don’t know about the rest, but we did try ‘Wamiqa for next President’, but that wasn’t approved).”
About Bhooth Bangla
Directed by Priyadarshan, Bhooth Bangla features Rajpal YadavParesh Rawal, Jisshu Sengupta, and Tabu in key roles. The horror-comedy marks the reunion of Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan after 14 years.
The story follows London-based Arjun (Akshay), who travels to India after inheriting a palace and fortune from his grandfather. While preparing the property for his sister’s wedding in Mangalpur, he comes across a local legend about a mysterious entity called Vadhusurbelieved to abduct brides and stop weddings from being completed.
Akshay Kumar’s upcoming films
Akshay will next be seen in Welcome to the Jungledirected by Ahmed Khan. The film features an ensemble cast including Suniel Shetty, Disha Patani, Lara Dutta, Raveena Tandon, Sanjay Dutt, and Arshad Warsi. It is scheduled to release in theatres on June 6, 2026.
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