Bhumi Pednekar: Akshay sir has played a huge part in my career

For actor Bhumi Pednekar, whose film Raksha Bandhan released on Thursday, it's a special day as the film was released on the same day as her Toilet: Ek Prem Katha where she co-starred with Akshay Kumar. The actor shares that Akshay has played a huge part in her career as he has always backed her to deliver nothing but the best.

Commenting on the same, Bhumi said, "It is such a lovely coincidence that on the 5th anniversary of Toilet: Ek Prem Katha, Raksha Bandhan - my second movie with Akshay sir is releasing in theatres today! Akshay sir has been a huge part of my career and there is so much I have learnt from him. Akshay sir has always backed me to deliver on screen and I'm grateful for his trust and vision for me as an artiste."

Incidentally, both Toilet: Ek Prem Katha and Raksha Bandhan have social themes at their core.

Calling Toilet: Ek Prem Katha the first blockbuster of her career, she thanked Akshay Kumar and hoped to deliver a solid hit with Raksha Bandhan.

"Both Toilet and Raksha Bandhan deliver a message that one can take home and also watch such films with the entire family. I love family entertainers because it appeals to the widest possible quadrant of movie-watchers in India."