Akshay Kumar Shares New Look From 'Bachchan Pandey'

The film is directed by Farhad Samji.

Akshay Kumar on the sets of Bachchan Pandey.

(Photo Courtesy: Instagram)

Akshay Kumar took to Instagram to share a new look from his upcoming film Bachchan Pandey. The actor shared a photo of himself from the set, wherein he can be seen sporting a rugged look. "New year, old associations...begun shooting for #BachchanPandey, my 10th film with #SajidNadiadwala, and hopefully many more. Need your best wishes" and then asked his fans: "Do tell me your thoughts on the look", Akshay wrote.

Bachchan Pandey began production on Wednesday (6 January) in Jaisalmer, the makers announced. Producer Sajid Nadiadwala, along with the cast and crew of the upcoming action-comedy, travelled to the city last week. The film also stars Kriti Sanon, Pankaj Tripathi, Jacqueline Fernandez, Prateik Babbar and Arshad Warsi.

Taking to Twitter, Nadiadwala's official handle posted, "“Straight from the Muhurat Shot of #SajidNadiadwala’s #BachchanPandey"

Bachchan Pandey is directed by Farhad Samji. As per a report by PTI, the film will see Kumar essay the role of a gangster, who aspires to be an actor. Sanon will play a journalist who wishes to be a filmmaker and Warsi will be seen as a struggling actor. Bachchan Pandey is scheduled to be released this year.