Akshay Kumar begins shooting Aanand L Rai's Raksha Bandhan, dedicates film to his sister

Akshay Kumar today (June 21) took to social media to announce the commencement of his film Raksha Bandhan. The actor shared a photo of himself and Aanand L Rai from the sets of the film.

Akshay Kumar has kick-started the shooting of his next, Raksha Bandhan, with Aanand L Rai. The actor took to social media to announce the same. He shared a photo of himself and the filmmaker from the sets of the film. Dedicating it to his sister Alka, the actor wrote that the film is the celebration of the special bond he shares with his sister. Raksha Bandhan also stars Bhumi Pednekar in the lead role. A story that touches your heart so deeply & so instantly,it’s the quickest I’ve signed a film in my career.Dedicating this film,#RakshaBandhan to my sister,Alka & to the most special bond in the world...that of a brother and sister.Thank you @aanandlrai,this one is very special pic.twitter.com/3h4wxPltC1 Announcing the commencement of the shooting of Raksha Bandhan, Akshay Kumar shared a photo from the sets of the film. The picture features the actor with director Aanand L Rai. The actor dedicated the film to his sister Alka and wrote, "Growing up my sister, Alka was my first friend. It was the most effortless friendship. @aanandlrai’s #RakshaBandhan is a dedication to her and a celebration of that special bond. Day one of shoot today, need your love and best wishes (sic)."