Bell Bottom: Akshay Kumar breaks his 18-year rule of working for 8 hours a day

Akshay Kumar, who is known for discipline and his work ethics, is currently shooting Bell Bottom in Scotland. The film is running behind schedule because of the novel coronavirus pandemic. To make up for the lost time and money spent on a large crew, the cast and crew of the film are working extra hard. Akshay Kumar broke his 18-year rule of working eight hours a day. He is working in double shifts to ensure that the shoot finishes in time and producers can save their money.

Bell Bottom is among the first Bollywood films to resume shooting after months of halt on film production due to the coronavirus pandemic. The team reached Scotland recently and had to quarantine for 14 days before kick-starting shoot. Akshay realised the financial hit the producers would have to take given the huge size of the unit and decided to work in double shift. Two simultaneous units are working to ensure that the shoot gets completed in scheduled time.

The unit has been shooting simultaneously with the local teams in double shifts making it the first film of its kind post lockdown.

Talking about the shooting format, producer Jackky Bhagnani said, "Akshay sir is truly a producer's actor and it has been a privilege to work with him. He is constantly thinking about everyone and everything. From safety measures for the entire unit to shooting schedules to the challenges faced by producers - the man is pure gold. Akshay sir is doing a double shift for the first time in 18 years. So when he suggested two units we were absolutely stunned and excited at the same time. And seeing his work discipline and respect for time, everyone on the sets is super energised and also pitching in their best. It's like well-oiled machinery working round the clock to make this happen."

A few days ago, many pictures from the shoot of Bell Bottom made it to the internet. In the pictures, Akshay Kumar can be seen dressed in suit on the streets.

#BellBottom shooting started today. #AkshayKumar pic.twitter.com/00d9n59cNM — AkshayKumar All India Fanclub (@AKKIANSIndia) September 4, 2020

Recently, on Akshay Kumar's birthday, the makers released the new look of the actor from the film. He can be seen in front of a plane in the photo.

Throwback to the 80s!!
Introducing the suave retro look of @akshaykumar from #Bellbottom!@humasqureshi @LaraDutta @ranjit_tiwari @jackkybhagnani @honeybhagnani @monishaadvani @madhubhojwani @nikkhiladvani @EmmayEntertain @poojafilms pic.twitter.com/avqbJD5joI — vaani kapoor (@Vaaniofficial) September 9, 2020

Apart from Akshay Kumar, Bell Bottom also stars Vaani Kapoor, Lara Dutta , Adil Hussain and Huma Qureshi. The film is directed by Ranjit M Tewari. It is a spy thriller, set to release on April 2, 2021.

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