MUMBAI : Directed by Farhad Samji, Bachchhan Paandey stars Akshay Kumar in and as the titular character.

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The film also features Kriti Sanon, Jacqueline Fernandez and Arshad Warsi in pivotal roles. It is set to release in theatres on March 18. At the recently held press conference for the Kriti Sanon-Jacqueline Fernandez co-starred, where the film’s Instagram filter was unveiled, Akshay got candid about staying busy.

For those who do not know, after the Farhad Samji film, Akki will be seen in Prithviraj, Ram Setu, Raksha Bandhan, OMG 2 and Mission Cinderella. Read on to know his response. While the question (of what keeps him motivated) was directed to Akshay Kumar, his Bachchan Paandey co-star Kriti Sanon quickly and jokingly replied, “We had to remind him which film he is coming for here. ” While her smart and sassy answer got a laugh from all present, Akshay Kumar said, “I already have 5 films ready (for release).”

Continuing further, Akshay Kumar in Hindi added, “I have 5 films ready and the shooting for the sixth will begin soon after this film (Bachchan Paandey) releases. I’ll start my next from 19th.” Justifying his stand on doing back-to-back films, Mr Kumar added, “I get surprised when people ask me ‘Tum itne filme karta hai?’ I look at them in surprise and wonder, ‘Toh mai aur kya karu? Subey utke kaam pe hi jaana hai.”

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