In a candid chat with fans ahead of the release of ghost banglaAkshay Kumar has put an end to long-running speculations about his ambitious war drama. Gurkha. The actor confirmed that the film, which was announced for 2021 with much fanfare, is no longer in the pipeline.
Akshay Kumar confirms that Gorkha has been shelved ahead of the release of Bhoot Bangla; Says, “The film is not being made”
During a recent live chat session held this week, Akshay responded to a fan’s question about the project by saying, “No Gurkha The film is not being made – who has asked yet (No… Gurkha The film is not being made – someone had asked about the film).” His direct response has now clarified the status of the much talked about biopic, which was on hold for many years.
This development comes after an earlier update from filmmaker Aanand L Rai, who addressed rumors about the film being released in 2023. At the time, Rai had denied reports that Akshay Kumar had backed out of the project, but admitted that it was put on hold due to some challenges. He had said, “Yes, it is true. We are not making this film at the moment. There are some technical issues. Some factual clarifications
need to be given.”Gurkha Originally announced in October 2021 as a collaboration between Aanand L Rai’s Color Yellow Productions and Cape of Good Films. The film was to be directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan and was conceived as a biographical war drama based on the life of Major General Ian Cardozo, a decorated officer of the 5th Gorkha Rifles of the Indian Army.
Akshay Kumar was to play the role of the legendary war hero who played a vital role in the India-Pakistan war of 1962, 1965 and especially the 1971 war. The project had generated a lot of interest upon announcement, especially after the release of its first-look poster, which showed Akshay in a powerful avatar inspired by the respected officer.
The film was also expected to be a special venture for the actor, as he took the initiative to present the war icon’s story to a wider audience. However, due to increasing delays and unresolved issues, the project remained in limbo for years before its official confirmation.
Akshay is now focusing on upcoming releases, which include ghost banglait appears that Gurkha It has been closed permanently, bringing to a close a project that once held significant promise.
