Akshay Kumar on Wamiqa being compared to Aishwarya, Katrina: She has her identity
Akshay Kumar reacted to social media users comparing his Bhooth Bangla co-star Wamiqa Gavbi with Aishwarya Rai and Katrina Kaif.
Akshay Kumar, currently seen opposite Wamiqa Gabbi in Priyadarshan’s Bhooth Bangla, has reacted to ongoing social media comparisons involving his co-star and actors Aishwarya Rai and Katrina Kaif. The actor addressed the issue while speaking about Wamiqa’s career and individuality in the film industry.
In a conversation with Shubhankar Mishra, Akshay was asked about the comparisons being made online, where Wamiqa is often likened to Aishwarya Rai for her striking eyes, and her pairing with him is seen by some as a recall of his earlier chemistry with Katrina Kaif.
He said, “Her (Wamiqa’s) eyes are like Aishwarya Rai’s, but she has her own identity. She is doing things her own way. She entered the film industry after a lot of struggle. She worked in Punjabi films, and now she is working across Hindi, Telugu and Tamil cinema, exploring every genre.”
Wamiqa has also previously reacted to such comparisons with humour. Some social media users have even referred to her as “Aishwarya’s daughter” due to the resemblance. When an influencer questioned her PR strategy behind these comparisons, she responded, “Talented aur khoobsurat bhi? Uff, thaaaank you. And baaki sab ka pata nahi, but we did try ‘Wamiqa for next President!’ approve nahi hua (Talented and beautiful too? Thank you. I don’t know about the rest, but we did try ‘Wamiqa for next President’, but that wasn’t approved).”
About Bhooth Bangla
Directed by Priyadarshan, Bhooth Bangla features Rajpal Yadav, Paresh Rawal, Jisshu Sengupta, and Tabu in key roles. The horror-comedy marks the reunion of Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan after 14 years.
The story follows London-based Arjun (Akshay), who travels to India after inheriting a palace and fortune from his grandfather. While preparing the property for his sister’s wedding in Mangalpur, he comes across a local legend about a mysterious entity called Vadhusur, believed to abduct brides and stop weddings from being completed.
Akshay Kumar’s upcoming films
Akshay will next be seen in Welcome to the Jungle, directed by Ahmed Khan. The film features an ensemble cast including Suniel Shetty, Disha Patani, Lara Dutta, Raveena Tandon, Sanjay Dutt, and Arshad Warsi. It is scheduled to release in theatres on June 6, 2026.