Saturday, 05 October 2024
Saturday, 05 October 2024
Fardeen Khan has shared new behind-the-scenes pictures from the sets of Mudassar Aziz’s Khel Khel Mein featuring co-stars Akshay Kumar, Taapsee Pannu, Vaani Kapoor and Ammy Virk ahead of the film’s August 15 release. Here’s a look.
Sharing a group picture from the first reading, Fardeen recalled how each actor stepped into their role, bringing the characters to life for the very first time. "It’s like meeting new friends—some you instantly connect with, others take a little longer to understand. But by the end of that first read, there’s a buzz in the air, a collective realisation that something special is about to unfold," he wrote.
A candid picture shows Akshay and Vaani reviewing shots with filmmaker Mudassar Aziz. With Khel Khel Mein, the actors reunite after their 2021 action film Bell Bottom.
Fardeen, who returned to acting with Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Netflix show Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar after a 14-year hiatus, reunites with his Heyy Babyy co-star Akshay in Khel Khel Mein after 17 years. A picture shows them engrossed in a conversation on the set of the upcoming film.
Aditya Seal plays Pragya Jaiswal’s unfaithful boyfriend in the film. The storyline follows a group of seven friends who gather one evening to play an unusual game of revealing their secrets to their partners. Vaani’s character suggests that everyone place their phones on the centre table for the night and respond to texts or calls in front of the group. At one point, Akshay humorously attempts to create tension between Aditya and Pragya’s characters after the latter discovers her boyfriend’s infidelity.
A picture captures Pragya embracing Vaani. Reflecting on the bond the actors developed while working on the film, Fardeen wrote, "The camaraderie among us grew stronger with each passing day, making the set feel less like a workplace and more like a playground."
A photograph shows Ammy and Akshay filming a sequence. Ammy recently appeared in Anand Tiwari’s Bad Newz, also starring Vicky Kaushal and Triptii Dimri.
A funny picture shows Akshay playfully teasing Vaani. The 56-year-old actor has Jolly LLB 3 and Welcome to the Jungle in the pipeline.
Fardeen also shared a picture from the film’s promotions. "Finally, after months of hard work, it’s time to share our creation with the world. It’s the moment you see how your work has touched people. There’s pride, excitement, and sometimes a bit of nostalgia as you realise that this incredible journey is nearing its end," he signed off.
An adaptation of the 2017 Italian comedy-thriller Perfect Strangers, Khel Khel Mein is produced by Gulshan Kumar and T-Series. Originally scheduled for a September release, the film will now hit theatres on August 15, thus clashing with Stree 2 and Vedaa at the box-office.
