18 June,2021 07:00 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Akshay Kumar meets BSF (Border Security Force) bravehearts, Picture Courtesy: Pallav Paliwal
Bollywood star Akshay Kumar had a rather memorable day on June 17 and the reason is very special. The actor visited remote Tulail area along the Line of Control (LoC) in Gurez Valley of Jammu and Kashmir's Bandipora district.
Official sources said the actor reached Neeru village of Tulail by helicopter at around 12 noon. He met and interacted with the BSF (Border Security Force) and penned a note on his social media account, simultaneously sharing multiple pictures with them. Have a look right here:
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Kumar didn't forget to have some fun with the forces. He played a game of volleyball with them and everyone could be seen in a very competitive spirit. Given he has always been a stickler for fitness, it doesn't come as a surprise.
In one tender moment, he also paid homage and respects to the martyrs.
The BSF thanked the actor for his visit and stated he came to meet the bravehearts once again ahead of the nation's 75th year of Independence.
Here's their tweet:
Kumar has been channeling his inner patriot through his brand of cinema since 2014. Right from âBaby' to âAirlift' to âHoliday' to the upcoming âSooryavanshi', he has been the flag-bearer of nationalism and patriotism that his fans have lauded him for.
His âBellbottom' is releasing in cinemas on July 27 this year. This film has always managed to lead the change from the beginning. Even last year, it hit the headlines for being the first Hindi film to be shot and completed during the pandemic with exemplary on-set Covid management.
The eagerly awaited suspenseful spy drama based on true events is now ripe for release and cinema lovers who are longing to throng back to theatres can now block their calendars. Notably, this will be the first Akshay Kumar-starrer to enjoy a theatrical release this year.
For the fans who have been waiting to see Akshay in a vintage action avatar, in a film that promises grand international locations, 80's nostalgia and breath-taking sequences, this announcement is a dream come true and a silver lining that will light up the gloomy entertainment space in 2021.
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