Katrina wants to ‘play safe’ with Akshay

There’s no doubt that the number 1 stars of Bollywood, Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif qualify for being the jodi no.1. Together they gave blockbuster hits like Namastey London, Welcome and Singh is Kinng and were the most sought after pair for filmmakers. But post Singh is Kinng the two decided to part ways though purely for professional reasons and on an amicable note.

Says a source close to the duo, “Though together they made a hattrick of hits, Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif decided to stop working together for a while after Singh is Kinng . That’s only because the two did not want their pairing to look repetitive to the audiences. Also both decided to test their chemistry with new costars for a fresh feel in casting”.

So Katrina went on to work with Salman Khan in Yuvvraaj and Akshay with Deepika Padukone and Ayesha Takia in Chandni Chowk to China and Tasveer 8x10 respectively. Akshay had never worked with either actress earlier and though Katrina had worked with Salman in Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya and Partner , they were never romantically paired. But despite their fresh pairing, both their films bombed badly at the box-office.

When Akshay Kumar planned to get into production, director Priyadarshan came in handy with De Dhana Dhan and the Hera Pheri team with Paresh Rawal and Suniel Shetty was reunited. While casting the female lead, Akshay was keen on Katrina and assured Priyadarshan that she would be the right choice though they had never worked earlier.

So when both Akshay and Katrina desperately need a hit after some ill-fated films, the duo is strongly banking on De Dhana Dhan . The same source explains the duo’s changed mindset saying, “Despite momentary experimentation, Bollywood believes in tried-and-tested formula. So after a short stint of separation both Akki and Kats are hoping for a hit with De Dhana Dhan . Katrina is also taking conscious efforts that the film gets a festive release (Navratri or Diwali), which is considered to be a good period for movie business. She wants to play safe this time and what better way than to star alongside Akshay Kumar with whom she has always clicked.”

Akshay being the producer could help Katrina’s wish of getting a festive release. Hope this Diwali helps both Akshay and Katrina retain their top positions in Bollywood.