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It seems like superheroes are the latest craze in Bollywood, with Hrithik Roshan's, 'Krrish', and Shahrukh Khan's rumored venture into superhero land as well. The latest actor to join the bandwagon is man of the moment, Akshay Kumar! Akki is currently shooting for the upcoming film, '8x10', in which he plays the role of a superhero, but not the typical cape crusading, tight wearing kind! Actually, Akki's character is more of a psychological superhero who can read people's minds and, therefore, has the ability to solve extraordinary problems.

But, don't fret action fans! Just because he's playing a psychological hero doesn't mean that Akshay Kumar won't be performing death defying action sequences! Score! In fact, Akki recently shot a risky underwater action sequence for which he had to undergo special training. '8x10' is directed by Nagesh Kukunoor, who's known for creating unconventional, non-commercial films. A far cry from Akshay's famed film, 'Singh is Kinng'! '8x10' is set to release next year and also stars Ayesha Takia and Sharmila Tagore. Akki reading minds? Hmm... We wonder what he'd say if he could read the minds of his thousands of adoring female fans!

Akshay Kumar, filming an underwater scene for '8x10'

For zillions who weren't cognizant with 'Duplex House', Big Boss Ka Ghar gave them a clear picture. The spacious mansion with exotic interiors made everyone dream about going for it. Looks like Bollywood Ka Sabse Bada Khilladi should have undergone similar thoughts. Yup! We have Akshay Kumar who has already started constructing his 4,000 square-feet duplex. The property worth Rs. 9Crore is located at the centre of Bandra, Mumbai and Akshay didn't want this news to get leaked out. Nevertheless, he wouldn't have been cautious of proverb, 'Walls have ears' and his duplex house is latest sensation in Mumbai.

We convey our heartiest congratulations to Akki who has accomplished his dreams of occupying biggest properties in cosmopolitan Mumabai. So, Khans gang of Aamir, Shah Rukh and Salman will have a new neighbor very soon.

The festival of lights is round the corner and everyone is in great festive mood. Bollywood stars are in high spirits and making plans to celebrate the occasion in a grand manner. One couple who is really excited about celebrating with family and industry friends is action hero Akshay Kumar and his wife Twinkle Khanna. The duo is going to host a grand Diwali bash on October 28 at their Juhu residence. All the bigwigs of Bollywood are invited and Twinkle is making all the arrangements as Akki is out of station and he will be flying down a day before the festival.

Akshay Khiladi Kumar seems to be playing his moves deftly in his career as well as his personal life, as the superstar will reportedly be shifting to his new plush 4k square feet duplex in Bandra. The wonderful hearth will cost Akki a whopping Rs 8.5 crore, as claimed by the builder.

"The Bollywood movie with most number of Hollywood stars" – this can be added to the posters of 'Kambakkth Ishq', the forthcoming movie of Akshay Kumar.

Vipul Amrutlal Shah, the producer of the Bollywood smash hit Singh is Kinng, is to make a romantic comedy for Hollywood studio Twentieth Century Fox.

He’s played all kinds of characters on screen, now Akshay Kumar is ready to appear as a freedom fighter, and not just any freedom fighter... but the legendary Tipu Sultan. He’s likely to produce this film himself, sources say, because he finds the subject very intriguing. Aware of how huge the subject is, and eager to chronicle Tipu Sultan’s freedom struggle accurately, Akshay is looking into research on this historical figure and planning a grand portrayal of the man on screen. He may tie up with a big production house, because it will be a mega budget film with himself in the lead, added the sources. Tipu Sultan was the subject of a tele serial made by Sanjay Khan years ago. The sets had got gutted in a fire that injured many, including Sanjay Khan. But Akshay is undaunted by the memory of this ill luck. If anything, he is backing his newfound success at the box office to be his good omen in this venture.

After rapping for a song in Singh Is Kinng, Akshay Kumar is all set to sing a entire song for his upcoming film, Chandni Chowk to China. In the film, which is based on Akshay’s life, the actor has worked on the song’s tune with famous pop group Rhythm Dhol Bass, popularly known as RDB.

The lyrics of the song are:
• Chandni Chowk to China…
• Chandni Chowk se aayaa yeh ladka
• Lagaye tadke pe tadka…
• Chandni Chowk to China…

A source said, “Akshay is quite excited about the film. Chandni Chowk to China traces Akshay’s journey right from his early days in Chandni Chowk in Delhi to Bangkok, where he worked as a chef. The song captures the actor’s journey and goes on to show how he came to Bollywood and is now a superstar.”

A poster of Chandni Chowk to China
While Akshay was in Los Angeles shooting for his film Kambakth Ishq, he would personally call up the RDB members and work on the song after pack-up.

“He has painstakingly worked on the song. The song will be recorded in Mumbai sometime in October,” added the source.

Commenting on the song’s specialty, the source said, “Akshay Kumar’s name is an integral part of the song.”

In the war of Khans, young Imran has a long way to go. Not in terms of theatrics or box office hits, but in terms of pure sex appeal. Be it the virtue of his sardonic wit or newly developed six pack, 45 per cent of our nation's population thinks Shah Rukh is the hottest Khan, according to a survey conducted by Filmfare magazine recently. Close on his toned heels is long-pumping bad boy Salman Khan, with 33 per cent of the population rooting for him.

Aamir will have to resign to being a thinking actor with only 11 per cent; while nephew Imran has Saif for company - both got only four per cent of the votes.

The opinion would differ drastically if one of these was to make foray into Hollywood. Only 15 per cent of the junta thinks SRK has what it takes to break into Hollywood, while only 8 per cent think Aamir will make it.

Hrithik, with his Greek God looks and green eyes, is touted by 39 per cent of the people to be the best bet as our man in the West. Curiously, man of the moment Akshay Kumar is the second most favoured, with 18 per cent votes; John Abraham's tanned Caucasian looks place him very close at 17 per cent. So while SRK's charm holds the desi audience in sway, Duggu (Hrithik) and Akki are clearly export quality heroic material.

Interestingly, when it comes to rating the sexiest among the women, Bipasha and Mallika have to take a back seat, with Katrina Kaif filling that spot, with 26 per cent votes. If Kareena needed any more incentive to put back her weight, her poor ranking - only nine per cent of the populace thinks she's pin-up material (and one of them must be Saif) - should drive her to the nearest buffet.

A mere 15 per cent of the people think Bipasha is pin-up material and even less, 12 per cent, would put a poster of madame Mallika on their walls.

But the table turns again if we were to export these beauties. A reverberating 30 per cent think Mallika would make a great Bond girl, while 24 per cent think Bipasha would do a good job of it. Only 15 per cent think of Kareena as a femme fatale, while Katrina doesn't even figure on the list.

Salman Khan’s former girlfriend, and now wife of Indian Cricketer Mohammed Azharuddin, Sangeeta Bijlani is being lined up for a stint on Nach Baliye 4.

Apparently, both Sangeeta and Azharuddin will take part in the show where couples dance for ultimate glory. Filmmaker Farah Khan is to take the helm as one of judges while talks are on with a major Bollywood actress as another.

The show will be screened on Star One later this year with last year’s winners Sanjeeda and Aamir Ali hosting.

re Jackie Chan and Akshay Kumar set to star in the next "Rush Hour"? Well they may not be starring in the fourth installment of "Rush Hour" but rumor is they are going to star in an Indian version of "Rush Hour"! Apparently Jackie was the first to reach out to Akki, as he was impressed by Akshay's performance in "Singh is Kinng" and liked his track with Snoop Dogg. In the past Akshay has said that he'd love to work with Jackie and it looks like his wish is coming true!

The Bollywood industry was jumping in joy to witness the first true battle of Kings Shah Rukh Khan and Akshay Kumar; however that is not to be.

It was expected that Shah Rukh’s Billoo Barber and Akshay’s USA funded Chandni Chowk To China would go head-to-head at the Box Office later this year. Now Warner Brothers, producers of Chandni Chowk To China, have announced that this comic caper will release in January 2009 instead. A source says, “The film will now release on January 16. This was a decision made by the producers — Warner Brothers.”

So, for now, there will be no ultimate battle to decide which of the two is the real King of Bollywood… to judge that we will have to wait till another day.