KAMBAKKHT HIT Akshay proves his box office king status

September 9th, 2009 MUMBAI - Bollywood star Akshay Kumar, who turned 42 Wednesday, completed his shooting in Italy before schedule to be with his family here on his birthday. "Akshay wanted to ring in his birthday with his family.

July 14th, 2009 MUMBAI - "Kambakkht Ishq" has hit the bull's eye at the box office by grossing Rs.100 crore (Rs. 1 billion) in the first week despite unfavourable reviews - and Akshay Kumar is having the last laugh.

July 12th, 2009 MUMBAI - Guess who have turned the latest buddies in Bollywood? None other than Akshay Kumar and John Abraham. Elated with the success of their films "Kambakkht Ishq" and "New York" respectively they can't help singing praises for each other.

July 4th, 2009 Kambakkht Ishq is the first Akshay Kumar starrer that his son Aarav stayed awake  watching till the end, thanks to his Naani Dimple Kapadia who not only cheered the film at a private screening on Wednesday night but also made sure Aarav remained enthused. It hasn’t been an easy time for the gorgeous Dimple Kapadia.

July 3rd, 2009 Akshay Kumar’s bad luck run at the box office is all set to end with his latest release Kambakkht Ishq that releases in theaters on July 3rd. At least that’s what numerology suggests according to famous astro-numerologist Bhavikk Sangghvi.

July 3rd, 2009 It has been proved that out-and-out entertainer created with conviction has always generated an unparalleled euphoria amongst the masses. The advance booking for Sajid Nadiadwala’s KAMBAKKHT ISHQ which opened in advance on a Sunday instead of the customary Wednesday saw serpentine queues at all multiplexes.  It was as if this movie had taken Bollywood back in time, where hordes of fanatical film buffs would excitedly crowd around the ticket window waiting for the counter to open.  And that’s exactly happened this Sunday when the box-office at all multiplexes witnessed history being recreated.  A trade analyst called up Sajid Nadiadwala within an hour of the opening of the advance booking and complained that he was unable to procure tickets for his family since all shows for the entire weekend were sold out at the PVR cinema, Juhu, Mumbai.

July 3rd, 2009 NEW YORK - Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar feels that his new film Kambakkht Ishq, which also stars Hollywood superstars Sylvester Stallone, Brandon Routh and Denise Richards, will bring the two cultures of closer. In an interview to Sky News, Akshay said that if the format succeeded and drew international appeal, it could be a taste of things to come.

July 2nd, 2009 NEW DELHI - Popular for his daredevil stunts, Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar jumped off a 60-foot high elevated structure in the capital Thursday evening to promote his new film Kambakkht Ishq releasing Friday. Clad in a black body hugging full sleeved T-shirt, jeans, sports shoes and shades, the actor played his comic self with the fans and the media before jumping off on the stage.

June 28th, 2009 MUMBAI - The advance booking for Akshay Kumar's lavishly shot "Kambakkht Ishq", releasing Friday, is said to have started Sunday. "The buzz about the film was so big that Sabbir Khan (director), Sunil Lulla and Sajid Nadiadwala (producer) have decided to open advance bookings on Sunday and not Wednesday.

June 26th, 2009 MUMBAI - Akshay Kumar believes in entertaining audiences even if his films come with an 'illogical' tag. He admits that his forthcoming "Kambakkht Ishq" belongs to the same category.

June 25th, 2009 He may had a bad run at the box office with his last three releases but it seems like Akshay Kumar is all set to dominate Diwali 2009 coming October and the Eid coming in November. In Diwali his Rs.

June 23rd, 2009 NEW DELHI - It doesn't matter if Akshay Kumar has not delivered a single hit this year, he continues to find support and words of praise from his oft repeated co-stars Kareena Kapoor and Katrina Kaif, who have not lost confidence in one of their "favourite co-stars". One of the highest paid actors in tinsel town, Akshay gave two big-budget flops this year with "Chandni Chowk To China" and "8X10 Tasveer".

June 23rd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Hollywood actress Denise Richards admits that she loved locking lips with Bollywood actor and "sexiest man in India" Akshay Kumar in their upcoming film Kambakkht Ishq. The former Bond girl is quite impressed with Kumar's kissing skills and is adamant no man in Bollywood can match him.

June 23rd, 2009 MUMBAI - He was written off after the debacle of "Chandni Chowk To China" and "8X10 Tasveer", but Akshay Kumar is back to entertain audiences with his full-on masala act in the action-thriller "Kambakkht Ishq" that experts hope will pull the industry out of the dumps. "You would be foolish to write him off," said Anees Bazmee, who has delivered two superhits "Singh Is Kinng" and "Welcome" with Akshay.

May 3rd, 2009 She is the premium costume designer in Bollywood today. She has also designed the look for Sylvester Stallone and Brandon Routh in the upcoming film Kambakkht Ishq.