Bollywood star Akshay Kumar knows how to sink his teeth into role he plays whole heartedly. The Gabbar is Back actor will soon be seen in a very different avatar in his upcoming film Raksha Bandhan. The film will be centered around the bond between a brother and a sister. The film will star actress Bhumi Pednekar who has previously worked with Akki in Toilet : Ek Prem Katha. A while back she had posted on her social media page, “A very special film and a very special reunion. Am supremely excited to be collaborating again with two of my favourite creative powerhouses and humans. Am full of gratitude to be a part of this special, heart-touching story #RakshaBandhan @akshaykumar @aanandlrai.”

Meanwhile Akshay is expected to put on weight for his role in Raksha Bandhan and he is doing it in a delicious way. The actor says he gained 5 kgs and was blessed to do so by indulging in his mom’s handmade Halwa which he loves. The fitness freak of Bollywood also previously had to don a lean look for his action film ‘Sooryavanshi’ opposite Katrina Kaif.