Press Release
Akshay Kumar created mass frenzy at Birmingham last Friday. The only Bollywood face seen at the historic India-Pakistan match in the UK, Akshay was the cynosure of all eyes when he descended on the Edbgaston Stadium, accompanied by a non-industry friend from New York and Tanuj Garg, CEO – Balaji Motion Pictures.
The association of the forthcoming ‘Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai Dobara’ with the ICC Champion’s Trophy, which was organised by Balaji, was a first-of-its-kind, with not a single film or star managing such an integration other than OUATIM Dobara.
“Akshay’s character (Shoaib) is a cricket fanatic in the film, which explains why the producers decided to send him for this match. Even the opening shot of the film’s trailer sees his character attending an India-Pakistan match. The India-Pakistan match was the best platform to garner visibility,” says a source close to the film.
On reaching the stadium at 10.30am, Akshay was ushered straight in to the ICC Hospitality Enclosure from where he saw the match. Those seated in the stadium and the millions watching the match on television were treated to multiple shots of Akshay enjoying the on-field ‘war’, as the cameras panned on him. On completion of the first forty overs, he was invited on the ground by Sanjay Manjrekar to talk about the keenly awaited sequel, releasing on August 15.
Being a cricket lover in real life as well, Akshay cut his holiday short by flying from New York to London just for the match. A private jet then flew him from London to Birmingham, where the match was held.
Akshay Kumar at Edgbaston
Akshay Kumar at Edgbaston ICC match
Akshay Kumar watches India Pakistan Match
Akshay Kumar at India Pakistan match
LIVE LIFE KING SIZE!
THE KING IS COMING TO RULE FROM 15TH AUGUST ONWARDS!!
Well, i’m from pakistan and akshay sir’s huge fan. @indicine, I want to know ouatimd was banned by pakistan due to eid release. Now will it release on 15aug?
@boss now i undestand you are a srk hater. Ce release 3500plus screen and universal film, it should break ett 33cr record. Ce get 7days free run but ouatimd face compitition 1st week by ce and 2nd week by sattagraha. So stop sprade negativity about ce. Mark my words ce col 140cr in 1st week, if ce failed then i realise that ranbir replace srk and rite now top3 actor
1 salman
2 aamir
3 ranbir
now lets see can srk join top3 position with ce?
akshay is looking like a real man.
and yes indo pak match is the best place to promote any movie.
Now every one might have realized the power of SRK. OUATIM changed the date and here it go, OUATIM team suddenly getting golden oppurtunity like this. Make king happy on one side, suddenly 100 doors will open for u on other side.
superb promotion strategy.
loved his dressing style , Akshay kumar looks cool as always.
this promotion of OUATIMD has created huge buzz for the movie.
Khilaadi!
this year akshay will show who is don.
blockbuster is coming.
Does he have white hair? Akshay is looking like a real old man in all pictures.
Jitega bhai jitega India Jitega.
Akshay is looking like a 60+ hero with his white beard.
Must admit akki looks super cool !!!!
It is boss..