Akshay Kumar is disciplined, fun loving: Suneel Darshan

New Delhi Aug 29 (IANS) Filmmaker Suneel Darshan who directed Akshay Kumar in films like "Jaanwar" "Ek Rishtaa" "Talaash: The Hunt Begins..." and "Mere Jeevan Saathi" says the National Award winning actor is very disciplined and fun loving as a person.

To celebrate Akshay s 50th birthday on September 9 Zee Cinema is hosting "Shanivaar Ki Raat Akshay Ke Saath". It will showcase four of Akshay s films "Jaanwar" "Andaaz" "Ek Rishtaa" and "Dosti: Friends Forever".

"Working with Akshay has always been a great experience. He is disciplined and fun loving at the same time " Suneel said here on Tuesday.

"(After 15 flops at the box office) Akshay made a comeback with ‘Jaanwar strengthened his position with ‘Ek Rishtaa and skyrocketed after ‘Andaaz . I have launched many newcomers like Karisma Kapoor Miss Universe Lara Dutta Miss World Priyanka Chopra Kareena Kapoor opposite Akshay Kumar.

"I am excited to see the audience s response. It is the same feeling one gets when a film is about to hit the theatres. I am hopeful of receiving greater adulation than we did during the theatrical release " he added.

--IANS
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