Akshay Kumar wishes luck to his niece Simar Bhatia before her Bollywood debut alongside Agastya Nanda 

Akshay Kumar wishes luck to his niece Simar Bhatia before her Bollywood debut alongside Agastya Nanda 

Akshay Kumar's niece, Simar Bhatia, is poised to make her grand entry into Bollywood with her debut film, Ikkis. Scheduled for release on 10th January, the film pairs her alongside Agastya Nanda and is helmed by renowned director Sriram Raghavan.

With its compelling narrative and a talented ensemble, Ikkis is generating significant anticipation, marking an exciting new chapter in Simar's career and Bollywood’s fresh wave of talent.

Ahead of her big-screen debut, Simar Bhatia received a touching message from her uncle, Bollywood star Akshay Kumar, who shared his heartfelt wishes for her success in the industry.

Taking to Instagram, Akshay shared a heartfelt photo of his niece from a newspaper and wrote, "I remember the first time I saw my photo on the cover of the newspaper. I thought that’s the ultimate happiness. But today I know the happiness of seeing your child’s photo here beats everything. I wish my mom was here today and she would have said ‘Simar puttar Tu tah Kamaal hai’. Bless you my baby, the sky is yours."

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Simar is the daughter of Akshay Kumar's sister, Alka Bhatia, who has produced several films with her brother but prefers to remain out of the public eye. As per a Mid-Day report, "Although Alka is a camera-shy person and has always stayed away from the limelight despite producing several movies with Akshay, her daughter Simar has always been interested in acting and is excited to get on a film set to live her dream."

It has been reported that Simar Bhatia paved her own way to land her debut role, securing it through her own talents. While details of her character remain under wraps, she is set to play the romantic lead alongside Agastya Nanda.

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Ikkis, meaning 'twenty-one,' is a coming-of-age drama that explores the emotional bond between a father and son during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. Agastya Nanda stars as Second Lieutenant Arun Khetrapal, while veteran actor Dharmendra plays his father, Brigadier M.L. Khetrapal.

For those unaware, Arun Khetrapal was a courageous Second Lieutenant in the Indian Army, posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra for his bravery during the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War. In his memory, 'Arun's Chowk' stands as a tribute at the site where he displayed extraordinary valour.

On the work front, Akshay Kumar is going to be back on the silver screen on 24th January with his film, Sky Force. The film also stars Sara Ali Khan, Veer Pahariya, Nimrat Kaur in pivotal roles.