Neena Gupta to play Akshay Kumar's mother in 'Sooryavanshi'

Neena Gupta set play Akshay Kumar's mother in 'Sooryavanshi' starring Katrina Kaif in female lead.

Mumbai: Actor Neena Gupta has joined Rohit Shetty's upcoming cop-drama "Sooryavanshi" and will be seen playing Akshay Kumar's mother. Neena, who has been on a roll with critically acclaimed films like "Badhaai Ho" and "Mulk", is kicked to be a part of a big commercial movie as it will reach a wider audience.

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— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) April 22, 2019

"I am feeling good and I'm very excited mainly because this kind of big commercial cinema is seen by a lot of people. Every actor wants to be seen by more people and appreciated by more people," Neena told PTI. Big B pens letter to Neena Gupta after watching ‘Badhaai Ho’

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There were reports that though she would be seen playing mother to Akshay, her role won't be typical. The actor, however, didn't comment on her role. "I've told myself to work hard on it because a lot of people are going to see it. I am going to put my best in it," she added. Jackie Shroff and Neena Gupta spice up their sex life in this short film ‘Khujli’! "Sooryavanshi" also features Katrina Kaif and is scheduled to release next year. PTI