Bachchan Pandey: Akshay Kumar as the rowdy gangster gears up to set the screens on fire with his first shot

After Kriti Sanon, Bachchan Pandey’s makers released Akshay Kumar’s first shot photo from the sets of the film. The film went on floors yesterday in Rajasthan with Kriti, Arshad Warsi and other cast members.

Written By Pinkvilla Desk 666710 reads Mumbai Updated: January 7, 2021 09:36 pm

Bachchan Pandey: Akshay Kumar as the rowdy gangster gears up to set the screens on fire with his first shot

Just yesterday, the cast and crew of Bachchan Pandey kicked off shooting the film in the New Year in Rajasthan. The film stars Akshay Kumar and Kriti Sanon in the lead roles and for the shoot of the same, everyone had jetted off to Rajasthan. Yesterday, photos of Kriti posing with a clapboard alongside the director Farhad Samji on the set had gone viral on social media. However, Akshay was nowhere to be seen. However, today, the makers released Akshay's first shot photo as he geared up to shoot.

Sharing the first look of Akshay Kumar from Bachchan Pandey, the makers wrote, "Here's to the 10th Collaboration together & a bond decades old! Presenting the Gangster @akshaykumar in & as #BachchanPandey." In the photo, Akshay is seen sitting on the hood of a car in a black kurta, jeans and a red scarf wrapped around his forehead. He is also seen sporting several heavy metal chains in his neck to give his look the rowdy gangster vibe. With an intense expression on his face, Akshay seemed all set for his first shot of 2021.

As soon as the first look was shared on social media, fans of the superstar went berserk. Many looked forward to seeing him in the action thriller. The film reportedly stars Akshay as a gangster who aspires to be an actor.

Take a look at Akshay Kumar's Bachchan Pandey look:

Here’s to the 10th Collaboration together & a bond decades old!

Presenting the Gangster @akshaykumar in & as #BachchanPandey #SajidNadiadwala @farhad_samji @kritisanon @Asli_Jacqueline @ArshadWarsi @TripathiiPankaj @prateikbabbar #Saharsh #Abhimanyu @WardaNadiadwala pic.twitter.com/vCFcwZtxlI

— Nadiadwala Grandson (@NGEMovies) January 7, 2021

Meanwhile, Bachchan Pandey also stars Arshad Warsi, Prateik Babbar, Pankaj Tripathi in pivotal roles and the shoot has kicked off in Rajasthan. Bachchan Pandey once again brings together Akshay and Kriti in lead roles after Housefull 4. Earlier, a first look poster featuring Akshay had been released and it created a buzz about the film among the fans of the superstar. The film is helmed by Farhad Samji and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala. It is expected to release in 2021.

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