'Raksha Bandhan': Akshay Kumar gains weight for Aanand L Rai’s directorial
The actor who essays a character from Delhi in Aanand L Rai’s helmed 'Raksha Bandhan' had to put on weight for the film.

Bollywood star Akshay Kumar is popularly known for his fit physique has maintained influential standards of fitness throughout his career.
However, recently the Khiladi Kumar got a chance to let himself go and feast to his heart’s content. The actor who essays a character from Delhi in Aanand L Rai’s helmed 'Raksha Bandhan' had to put on weight for the film. Interestingly, for his yet to be released film 'Sooryavanshi' he had to lose six kg to look leaner as a cop.
However, the actor is not at all complaining. “I quite enjoy the process of losing or gaining weight for a character because I can do it healthily. I have gained 5 kg in a natural process. And it also allowed me the rare indulgence of eating meri maa ke haath ka halwa. What a blessing!” he quipped.
Meanwhile, Akshay will be seen sharing screen space with five fresh faces who will be seen playing the role of his sisters in the film.