Another star kid is ready to shine in Bollywood. Superstar Akshay Kumar's niece, Simar Bhatia, is soon set to make her Bollywood debut with Sriram Raghavan's upcoming film 'Ikkis'. She will be starring alongside Amitabh Bachchan's grandson, Agastya Nanda, in the lead roles in the film.
Entertainment News: Another new face is ready to make her mark in Bollywood — superstar Akshay Kumar's niece, Simar Bhatia. After Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, Simar is now also set to begin her innings on the big screen. Simar will soon be making her acting debut with director Sriram Raghavan's film 'Ikkis'. Akshay Kumar expressed his happiness about this news on social media.
Akshay shared the film's trailer on his Instagram story, writing a special note for Simar. Expressing pride in his niece, he stated that it is a very heartwarming experience to watch the next generation of the family advance through sheer hard work.
Akshay Kumar Pens Emotional Message for Niece
Following the announcement of Simar Bhatia's debut, Akshay Kumar expressed his joy on social media. Sharing the film's trailer on his Instagram story, he wrote, "My little Simmi isn't so little anymore... From your living room performances to the big screen in #Ikkis, my heart is filled with pride! @simarbhatia18 and Agastya, what screen presence! Wishing the entire team immense success."
Simar also responded with an affectionate message to her uncle Akshay, "For you, I will always be little Simmi. Thank you for everything. Love you very much." This post went viral on social media within hours, with fans and film industry personalities extending their best wishes to Simar for her debut.
Twinkle Khanna Also Extends Congratulations
Akshay Kumar's sister and author Twinkle Khanna also penned a sweet post for Simar on Instagram. She wrote, "Our @simarbhatia18 has now joined the film world. How lovely! Well done, my sensible girl." Simar replied, "I've received your blessings, what more could I ask for now." The sentiments of both Akshay and Twinkle clearly indicate that the entire family is extremely excited about Simar's debut.
Who is Simar Bhatia?
Simar Bhatia is the daughter of Bollywood star Akshay Kumar's sister, Alka Bhatia. Alka married Vaibhav Kapur in 1997, and Simar was born from that marriage. However, the couple later separated. In 2012, Alka married real estate tycoon Surendra Hiranandani. Simar completed her education in Mumbai and has had a deep interest in acting and dance since childhood. It is reported that both Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna have always motivated Simar, and she learned the nuances of acting from a prestigious film school.
The Story of 'Ikkis': A Saga of Valor and Sacrifice
'Ikkis' is a war drama film based on the story of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, who was martyred during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. Agastya Nanda portrays the character of Arun Khetarpal in the film. The film's trailer was recently released and received an overwhelming response from the audience. Dharmendra will be seen in the role of Arun's father, while Jaideep Ahlawat plays a significant army officer.
The directorial reins are held by Sriram Raghavan, known for films like 'Andhadhun' and 'Johnny Gaddaar'. The film has been produced under Dinesh Vijan's banner, Maddock Films. In 'Ikkis', Simar Bhatia will be seen in a crucial role that adds depth to the emotional aspect of the story. According to sources, Simar's character is that of a young woman who struggles between patriotism and love. Sriram Raghavan commented on casting Simar in the film, "Simar has a natural screen presence and confidence. The camera beautifully captures her expressions."
