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Ekta Kapoor praised Akshay Kumar, saying he reminds her of Jeetendra. She wrote, “Their discipline… keeps the commerce of our industry alive,” crediting such actors for sustaining producers and job creation.

Ektaa Kapoor, who produced the recently released Bhooth Bangla starring Akshay Kumar alongside Wamiqa Gabbi, Tabu, Asrani, Paresh Rawal and Rajpal Yadav, recently celebrated the film’s success on social media and penned a heartfelt note for Akshay, sharing how he reminds her of her father, veteran actor Jeetendra. Taking to her Instagram handle on Wednesday (May 6), Ektaa shared a photo of Akshay with Jeetendra, while another picture showed her posing with Akshay.

Ektaa Kapoor Says Akshay Kumar Reminds Her Of Jeetendra

Ektaa praised Akshay, stating that his and Jeetendra's discipline and belief are what keep the commerce of the film industry alive and ensure that producers continue to have some agency. She wrote, "The time has come for me to say my thank yous… This picture of Dad and Akshay Sir reminds me exactly of what discipline can do. They are so similar that every time I talk to Akshay Sir, I feel like I’m talking to my Dad… Their discipline & their belief in the producer’s conviction, along with deep trust and respect, is just wonderful! These two men are the reason the commerce of our industry is alive and why producers continue to have some agency. Doing a few films with top directors once in a while only sustains one layer of the industry…"

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