Akshay Kumar never misuses his stardom: Sonakshi Sinha

AkshayKumar and Sonakshi Sinha are optimistic about their third outing, 'Holiday —A Soldier Is Never Off Duty'. The duo, whose pairing has always worked at the box office, also share a good rapport. Says Akshay, “Sonakshi is extremely professional. I know many heroines who reach the set at 7am, but do not step out of their vanity vans before 11am. They seem to take the word ‘vanity’ rather seriously.Sonakshi, on the other hand, values the producer’s money.”
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The actress also admires her co-star’s professionalism. Says she, “He never misuses his stardom and values other people’s time.” Akshay asks, “Have you ever seen me angry?” She adds, “Ah, yes, I have learnt to keep my cool from him.”
Akshay says Sonakshi is a spontaneous actress. “She switches from a frivolous mood on the set to a serious scene in front of the camera with ease. I have to prepare a lot before I get into the character,” he explains. So what does he have to say about his heroine’s weight loss? “I am a Hindustani man. I don’t like heroines with a size zero figure. I prefer Sonakshi the way she is,” says the actor, who is always ready with fitness tips. “He wants me to swim but I don’t have the time,” she says. “Actually, she is shy, she wants to swim in a three-piece suit,” says Akshay, much to Sonakshi’s amusement.
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Since the mood on the set of this film, presented by Reliance Entertainment and produced by Vipul Shah, was sombre due to its subject, Akki and Sona didn’t spend their free time playing sports like volleyball, which they usually do. “No masti was allowed on the set,” they say.
Listen to Holiday songs on Gaana.com
Holiday — A Soldier Is Never Off Duty, produced by Hari Om Entertainment Company and Sunshine Pictures Pvt. Ltd, releases today.
Watch: Shaayarana song from Holiday