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Who is Simar Bhatia? The new face of Ikkis is making waves in Bollywood
Simar Bhatia, niece of Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar, is all set to make her big-screen debut with the Agastya Nanda–starrer Ikkis. Directed by Sriram Raghavan, the film is based on the life of war hero Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal. Simar’s involvement has created strong buzz, with many excited to see the fresh face step into Bollywood alongside a powerful cast and a compelling patriotic storyline.
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Who is Simar Bhatia?
Simar Bhatia is the niece of Akshay Kumar and is all set to make her Bollywood debut with the war drama Ikkis.
Simar Bhatia is the niece of Akshay Kumar and is all set to make her Bollywood debut with the war drama Ikkis.
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Family background
She is the daughter of Akshay’s sister, Alka Bhatia, and her former husband, Vaibhav Kapoor. Despite her film-industry ties, she had remained out of the limelight until now.
She is the daughter of Akshay’s sister, Alka Bhatia, and her former husband, Vaibhav Kapoor. Despite her film-industry ties, she had remained out of the limelight until now.
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Education and early life
Raised in Mumbai, Simar attended prestigious schools such as Jamnabai Narsee School and Oberoi International School. She later moved abroad for higher education, studying at IMG Academy in Florida, and at colleges in Los Angeles and Washington DC.
Raised in Mumbai, Simar attended prestigious schools such as Jamnabai Narsee School and Oberoi International School. She later moved abroad for higher education, studying at IMG Academy in Florida, and at colleges in Los Angeles and Washington DC.
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Passion for the arts
During her time in the US, Simar developed a keen interest in the creative arts, which eventually influenced her decision to pursue a career in films.
During her time in the US, Simar developed a keen interest in the creative arts, which eventually influenced her decision to pursue a career in films.
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Debut with a war drama
Instead of opting for a light-hearted film, Simar’s first Bollywood project is Ikkis, a serious, story-driven war drama based on the life of the decorated soldier Arun Khetarpal.
Instead of opting for a light-hearted film, Simar’s first Bollywood project is Ikkis, a serious, story-driven war drama based on the life of the decorated soldier Arun Khetarpal.
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Buzz around her debut
Her debut announcement was met with affection and support from Akshay, who shared an emotional post on social media expressing his pride and best wishes.
Her debut announcement was met with affection and support from Akshay, who shared an emotional post on social media expressing his pride and best wishes.
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Low profile until now
Before her big-screen launch, Simar largely stayed away from public attention. On social media, she mostly shared glimpses from her travels and college life rather than film-industry connections.
Before her big-screen launch, Simar largely stayed away from public attention. On social media, she mostly shared glimpses from her travels and college life rather than film-industry connections.
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Role in Ikkis
In her debut film Ikkis, Simar will play the love interest of the lead character (played by Agastya Nanda), giving her a meaningful introduction to Bollywood.
In her debut film Ikkis, Simar will play the love interest of the lead character (played by Agastya Nanda), giving her a meaningful introduction to Bollywood.
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What to expect in Ikkis
In Ikkis, Simar will share screen space with notable names, including Agastya Nanda, and veteran actors like Dharmendra and Jaideep Ahlawat, offering her a strong platform for her debut.
In Ikkis, Simar will share screen space with notable names, including Agastya Nanda, and veteran actors like Dharmendra and Jaideep Ahlawat, offering her a strong platform for her debut.
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