Amitabh Bachchan has been refusing films with Akshay Kumar and rumour has it that he is not ready to work with Akki in the future. If sources are to be believed, the anger is because of Akki’s refusal to join his ‘Unforgettable’ world tour and his grabbing the Hindi remake of Malayalam film Manchaitratazu that has now released with ‘Khiladi’ Kumar in the lead as Bhool Bhulaiya.

According to sources, “Big B has till now declined Rohan Sippy’s Made In China, apart from Vipul Shah’s Namastey London and two other yet untitled ventures by big makers. Producers wanting to cash in on Akshay’s growing super stardom and Bachchan’s neverending charisma are in for a disappointment nowadays whenever they approach the ageing superstar. On the other hand, Akshay got ready to do these movies with or without Big B”.
The source says, “Vipul Shah had given two hits (Aankhen and Waqt: The Race Against Time) with the Amitabh-Akshay jodi and he wanted to strike a hat trick with, Namastey London. But Big B refused the offer bluntly and expressed his displeasure over Akki. The role later went to Rishi Kapoor. Vipul has approached Big B again as he wants to make a thriller movie starring both the characters, but it seems his wish will not come true. Akshay will still be a part of the movie as the character is portrayed keeping him in the mind. Who will play the role etched out for Big B is as of now a mystery.”

Sampurn