February 11th, 2009
Akshay Kumar is back on the action front. After jumping from tall buildings, cars and elevators, Akshay jumped off a cliff from a height of around 160 feet for Percept Picture Company's 8 X 10. Director of 8 X 10, Nagesh Kukunoor said, “This is the first time that I am doing an action film and when you have someone like Akshay, things are easier. There are a couple of breathtaking action sequences in the film. This particular sequence was earlier supposed to be shot in Canada during our first schedule. The scene required Akshay to sprint from a long distance and jump into the water. Though we did some rehearsals with a duplicate, the fall was done by him in one take and it was amazing. Though we all freaked out, Akshay was absolutely cool about it.” When we asked Akshay about the stunt, he just smiled and said, “I love doing action scenes and that's about it.” The shooting is currently on in Moil Farm in Carbo.
Bollywood star Akshay Kumar is all geared up to do what he knows the best, action sequences, in his upcoming movie 8 X 10.
In the Nagesh Kukunoor-directed film, Akshay plays role of a psychological superhero who has some extra ordinary powers.
Kukunoor, who earlier directed flicks like Iqbal, Dor, Bombay to Bangkok and other, will try his hand at an action-thriller for the first time with this film.
Besides Khiladi actor Akshay, the film stars Vinod Khanna, Sharmila Tagore and Ayesha Takia who plays the lead actress.
