‘Ab do khiladi…’: Akshay Kumar praises Saif Ali Khan’s courage, hints at a film collaboration

Akshay Kumar praises Saif Ali Khan’s bravery after the attack, calling him a true hero for protecting his family. Suggests a new film collaboration, read inside.

In a shocking and horrifying incident, Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan was attacked by an intruder at his Bandra residence. The attacker, who initially targeted Saif’s son Jeh’s room, was bravely confronted by the actor, who sustained multiple stab wounds in an effort to protect his family. Saif was rushed to Lilavati Hospital, where he underwent emergency surgery. Thankfully, he is now stable and recovering from his injuries.

Speaking about the incident during a promotional event for his upcoming film Sky Force, Akshay Kumar expressed relief and admiration for Saif’s bravery. He remarked, “It’s very nice that he is safe. It’s very good. We are happy. The whole industry is happy that he is safe. It was very brave of him that he protected his family, and hats off to him.”

Akshay, who shares a bond with Saif from their Main Khiladi Tu Anari days, lightened the moment by humorously adding, “Meine uske saath ek film ki hai Main Khiladi Tu Anari lekin agli baar agar hum karenge toh banayenge film Tu Khiladi.” (I did a film with him called Main Khiladi Tu Anari, but next time if we do a film together, we’ll make it Tu Khiladi.)

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As Saif continues to recover, the incident has sparked widespread concerns about security, with the industry rallying around him and his family in support.

On the work front, Akshay Kumar is gearing up for the release of Sky Force, an action-packed thriller hitting theaters on January 24, ahead of Republic Day. Directed by Sandeep Kewlani and Abhishek Kapur, the film stars Akshay as an Air Force officer on a mission of comeback after losing his companion. It also features debutant Veer Pahariya, Sara Ali Khan, and Nimrat Kaur in pivotal roles.