"Con Man" Akshay Kumar in Toronto for the promotion of "Tees Maar Khan" - An Exclusive Chat & Slide Show

StarBuzz Weekly, Toronto-17th December 2010 - Bollywood Super Star Akshay Kumar was in Toronto to promote his forth coming film "Tees Maar Khan" and had an exclusive chat with the media at Hotel Fairmount Royal York in Toronto.

Super Star with series of hits behind him who is also an ambassador of Canadian Tourism to India was extremely excited about the release of his latest film in Canada in which he is playing a role of a Con Man. Opposite him is Katrina Kaif as the female lead.

Nav Bhatia of Nav Bhatia Entertainment
welcoming Akshay Kumar

When asked, how did he get this role from the director Farah Khan, the actor revealed, " Farah rang him up early in the morning at 6:30 am and asked him to act in her forthcoming film and it was an immediate yes. ". Perhaps he is the only actor who is up so early in the morning and that is why he got the role" he added jokingly. Talking about Farahan Khan he said, " She is unbelievably energetic and hard working with a power of atleast 10 men in her. She is demanding and perfectionist and that is the reason she is at the top.It was enjoyable working with her."

When asked what kind of Akshay Kumar are we going to see in "Tees Maar Khan" he replied enthusiastically, "A Con Man. and An Entertainer", "and as it is a comedy film and all will be in fits of laughter when they see the film. There are many dialogues in the film that are very original, written by Shirish Kunder which would be remembered by people always." He added further.

When asked why should we love this Con Man , he said, " The character is like half Robin hood and you are going love him. He is different because here Tees Maar Khan though he robs the rich but does not give to the poor ".

Akshay loves the beauty of Canada and he calls it a heaven. "Canadian people are very friendly and the landscape of Canada is outstandingly beautiful.", he says. He visits Canada at least once in two or three months.

He has been fond of Sanjeev Kumar and the veteran comedian Mehmood from yester years. "He loved his roles in Sangharsh and Janwar", he added.
Film is being released 17th December 2010. Organized by Nav Bhatia Entertainment.

A StarBuzz Exclusive
-Meena Chopra
-Pics by Ben Girn for StarBuzz