Rowdy Rathore: Sonakshi Sinha's action avatar

Mumbai: Given her penchant for portraying desi roles, it could be difficult to imagine Sonakshi Sinha in an action avatar. But the actress is quite adamant on shedding that stereotypical image. To prove a point, she recently performed her first-ever stunt — a daredevil feat with Akshay Kumar for their upcoming film.

According to the script, the action director Guru Bachchan Singh had designed a comparatively easier stunt but Akshay wanted to do something different and more exciting.

So he expressed an idea to Guru who decided to go ahead with it and requested Akki to direct the sequence himself. It involved a moving elevator on which Mr Khiladi was supposed to be crouching. Going by his action hero reputation, Akshay not only performed it but also directed the whole scene.

Directed by Prabhu Deva, the film stars Akshay Kumar and Sonakshi Sinha in the lead roles.
The first trailer of 'Rowdy Rathore' is already out and is doing well.
Prabhu Deva had started his journey in the Hindi film industry with 'Wanted' in 2009.
The promo reveals Akshay's name as Vikram Rathore who knows the art of street fighting.
From the storehouse of upbeat music, Sajid-Wajid, comes another album in the form of 'Rowdy Rathore'.
The trailer of 'Rowdy Rathore' has got an U/A certificate.
The Censor Board has beeped one of the dialogue of its lead actor Akshay Kumar in the recently released trailer.
Directed by Prabhu Deva, the film features Sonakshi Sinha as the female lead and is scheduled for a June 1 release.
It is an absolute delight to hear Kumar Sanu, who has returned to his forte of romantic numbers after six years.
'Rowdy Rathore' will test Akshay Kumar's combat skills.
Iranian beauty Maryam Zakaria (not in picture) who made her foray into Bollywood with 'Agent Vinod' will be doing an item number in the upcoming flick.
'Chamak Challo Chel Chabeli' has been sung by Kumar Sanu and Shreya Ghoshal.
Faiz Anwar has given lyrics to the song 'Chamak Challo Chel Chabeli'.
Sajid-Wajid has scored the music for the movie.
'Dhadang Dhang Dhang' has been sung by Wajid and Shreya Goshal.
Mika (not in picture) is back with a Punjabi touch singing 'Chinta Ta Ta Chita Chita'.
Mamta Sharma and Sarosh Sami have sung another track 'Aa Re Pritam Pyaare' in the film starring Maryam Zakaria (not in picture).
'Tera Ishq Bada Teekha' has been sung by Javed Ali and Shreya Ghoshal.
'Chandaniya' is a soft song sung by Shreya Ghoshal.
Kareena Kapoor is also expected to do a cameo in the film.
The title track of 'Rowdy Mix' is quite jazzy.
The cinematography is by Santosh Thundiyil.
It seems Akshay Kumar is bored of doing mindless comedies and is back to the action genre.
After 'Dabbang', Sonakshi is all set to touch new heights with 'Rowdy Rathore'.
The makers of the action film have roped in painters to hand paint the first poster of the movie.
'Rowdy Rathore' is a remake of Vikramarkudu, a Telugu film.
Tamil star Vijay (not in picture) is seen with Akshay Kumar in the boisterous number 'Chinta Ta' in 'Rowdy Rathore'.
Akshay's Vikram Rathore avatar looks highly inspired by Salman Khan's recent movies.
The film is produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali.
Akshay Kumar portrays two characters in 'Rowdy Rathore'.
With "Rowdy Rathore', Akshay is back in action movie almost after half a decade.
With 'Rowdy Rathore', which is being considered as one of the most awaited films of the year, Akshay may strike a hit at the Box Office after a series of flops.

images

$Rowdy Rathore: Sonakshi Sinha\'s action avatar$

Sonakshi Sinha and Akshay Kumar

But that was not the end of it. Sonakshi, who was watching him perform, wanted to be part of the sequence. Sona expressed her desire to do it just like he did — on her own without any help! Akki was initially quite reluctant but eventually gave in to her demand. In the end, both of them performed the stunt.

The ecstatic actress says, "It was very impromptu and a lot of fun! Akshay was doing it anyway. He asked, 'stunt karegi?' and I said, "kyu nahi?" and that's that."