Suniel Shetty opens up about 'deep emotional bond' with Akshay Kumar: 'He reminds me of my late cousin Ullas'
are one of Bollywood's most loved on-screen pairs, in both action and comedy genres. Their friendship goes beyond just working together in movies. In a recent interview with Instant Bollywood, Suniel spoke about his close bond with Akshay and shared that their connection is deeply personal and linked to a time of personal loss in his life.
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Suniel opens up about his brotherly bond with Akshay
Speaking to the portal about his bond with the actor, he shared, "I'm very emotionally attached to Akshay — because he keeps reminding me of my cousin. The structure, the look... then, when he was younger, I told Akshay on the first day of the shoot for 'Waqt Humara Hai', the way he is and his entire behaviour reminds me of him."
Remembering Ullas
In the past interview with Radio Nasha, Suniel spoke about how close he was to his brother Ullas, who sadly passed away in a car accident at a young age.
He shared that Ullas had played a big role in his life and was the one who helped him land his first modelling job. Losing him, Suniel said, "was one of the most painful experiences of my life."
From Action heroes to Comedy icons
Akshay Kumar and Suniel Shetty began their on-screen journey together in the early 1990s, quickly becoming one of Bollywood's most successful duos. They first teamed up in action-packed films like 'Mohra' and 'Waqt Hamara Hai', but it was their shift to comedy in the 2000s that truly won over audiences.
Films like 'Hera Pheri', 'Awara Paagal Deewana', 'Phir Hera Pheri', and 'De Dana Dan' showcased their perfect comic timing and effortless chemistry, making them a beloved pair among fans.
Return in Upcoming Comedies
The duo are all set to reunite on screen in 'Welcome to the Jungle', an upcoming ensemble comedy directed by
. The film also stars
, Sanjay Dutt,
, Lara Dutta, Raveena Tandon,
, and Kiku Sharda, and is slated for release later this year.
Fans can also look forward to the much-anticipated 'Hera Pheri 3', directed by Priyadarshan, which will bring the iconic trio — Akshay, Suniel, and Paresh Rawal — back together for another dose of laughter.
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