Vaani Kapoor, who plays Akshay Kumar's love interest in Bellbottom, recently opened up about her experience of working on the film as well. "The makers have kept it a certain way. See, the film is being led by Akshay Kumar’s character. The story is about a plane that gets hijacked. It’s based on these two events that happened in the late 70s and early 80s during Indira Gandhi’s time as the Prime Minister of India. Keeping it very crisp, my part is of this girl who is married to Akshay’s character. She is sweet, refreshing, very lovely. She is also the backbone of his life. As a personality, she is someone who is very level-headed and centered," said Vaani.
Vaani also told indianexpress.com that it's not very often that actors like her get a chance to perform a well-written part for a female character. "Yes, there is an emergence of women-driven parts but it’s not that easy. The best ones do go to the bigger, credible actors who’ve already achieved a certain amount of stardom. Having said that, one’s aim is to reach that (stardom/popularity), which is helped by working with actors like Akshay Kumar who has a massive audience," the actor concluded.
Based on the airplane hijackings that took place in the late 70s and 80s, the Ranjit Tiwari directorial will be available to watch in states where theatres have been allowed to function with 50 per cent seating capacity.
#BellBottom is par excellence. First half is good but the second half is EXTRAORDINARY With the SandStorm Climax (Best VFX & visuals) Age Is Just A Number For @akshaykumar. Watching It In 3D makes it a perfect big screen watch with repeat value," shared Twitter user @iitsprajwal
Just now complete watching #BellBottom bhai @akshaykumar ne kamal kar diya as usual. Thank you for bringing back the glory to cinemas. A big wow to cast and crew of #BellBottom Bgm is superb," shared Twitter user @bhargavdevadas.
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Twitter user @akki_dhoni shared, "I still cant get over this background music... @akshaykumar sir you need this type of epic BGM in your every movie which can give justice to your DASHING personality."
"Amazing climax!! #BellbottomInCinemas #BellBottom kinda similar to #airlift , but gives justice to the premise !!! Worth watching for the cast and screenplay #AkshayKumar is his very best #BellBottomReview," writes Twitter user @kumarsamarth33.
The Indian Express' Shubhra Gupta writes in her review of BellBottom, "Akshay Kumar film is a let-our-hair-down-caper which embraces its upbeat, silly spirit, and turns it into a worthy outing for the big screen in these Covid times." READ MORE
"Soo overwhelming to see soo much love pouring for #Bellbottom! @akshaykumar sir truly an idol!" shared Jackky Bhagnani on Twitter.
Sakhiyan 2.0 has become a viral sensation ever since its release.
Arjun Rampal shared via Twitter, "So this is gonna be my first film in the THEATERS post lockdown. So so happy for the whole team of #BellBottom for the industry and my friends @akshaykumar @jackkybhagnani @vashubhagnani @nikkhiladvani @madhubhojwani congratulations welcome back to the cinemas. #BellBottomDay."
Riteish Deshmukh shared on Twitter, "Blockbuster Alert!! It’s #BellBottomDay - the film is getting phenomenal reviews. Pls go and watch it at a theatre near you. - Many Congratulations sundi @akshaykumar, @vashubhagnani ji, @honeybhagnani @jackkybhagnani @LaraDutta #RanjitTewari @humasqureshi @Vaaniofficial…"
"Meet my on-screen better half ?Worked with this gem of a person for the first time. Watch @vaanikapoor shine as Radhika Malhotra, on the big screen in #BellBottom. Now in cinemas, also in 3D, " shared Akshay Kumar.
Director Sujoy Ghosh got to see the film and shared his review on Twitter. "i saw bellbottom. gotey gripping stuff. whatta superbly executed film by @ranjit_tiwari... my respect to aseem, pervez, rajiv, chandan, tanishq et all -- superstars you are! and of course @akshaykumar -- faad diya aap ne. and my last two words on bellbottom -- amit subrata!"
Bhumi Pednekar shared her best wishes for Akshay's film and wrote, "Go BellBottom!!! In cinemas today. Can't wait for this experience." In reply, Akshay wrote, "Thank you Bhumi."
Director Sujoy Ghosh got to see the film and shared his review on Twitter. "i saw bellbottom. gotey gripping stuff. whatta superbly executed film by @ranjit_tiwari... my respect to aseem, pervez, rajiv, chandan, tanishq et all -- superstars you are! and of course @akshaykumar -- faad diya aap ne. and my last two words on bellbottom -- amit subrata!"
Mahesh Bhupathi shares a set of photos with his wife and actor Lara Dutta, who plays Indira Gandhi in the film. "GO “ BELLBOTTOM “ … Good luck @akshaykumar @larabhupathi @iamhumaq @vaanikapoor @deepshikhadeshmukh @jackkybhagnani …," he wrote along.
Akshaye Rathi tweeted, "Important day for all of us in the Hindi film fraternity. The release of #BellBottom will mark a paradigm shift in consumption patterns at theatres. Hope the film’s business can encourage more producers to plan releases in the weeks ahead & expedite the sector’s revival."
Kangana Ranaut posted on her Instagram story, "Watch blockbuster #bellbottoms in theatres today." She added, "Wishing the entire team for taking the first step.. you are already a winner, congratulations."
Karan Johar shared on Twitter, "Kudos to @akshaykumar and his team of #bellbottom for being trailblazers! Excited to watch the film soon! All my love to @EmmayEntertain @poojafilms @jackkybhagnani and the solid cast and crew of the film!"
Akshay Kumar replied to Ajay Devgn's best wishes and wrote, "Thank you so much Brother, means a lot. I pray Maharashtra opens up soon and you'd also be able to watch it. Would love to know your thoughts."
Here's a new promotional video as BellBottom stars Akshay Kumar, Vaani Kapoor, and Huma Qureshi appear on The Kapil Sharma Show.
Akshay Kumar's next film's co-star Rakul Preet Singh shared on her Instagram story, "All the luck to team BellBotton for tomorrow! Theaters after sooo long! Can't wait." In reply, Akshay posted, "Thank you. Hope you enjoy it."
In Maharashtra, the cinema halls are yet to open. Expressing his thoughts on this, BellBottom director Ranjit Tewari told ETimes in an interview, "I’m disappointed; we would have loved the theatres to have opened in Maharashtra. But, at the same time, I understand the need of the government to keep them shut for some time; they know the situation better than all of us, because they're monitoring it from the top. You have to respect their decision too. But, from my end, of course, it's disappointing. I would have loved for people of Maharashtra to see the film too and I hope theatres here open soon so that they can also view the film."
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Akshay Kumar shared via social media, "The mission has already begun and our vision is to help you experience this gripping story, #BellbottomInCinemasNow, also in 3D."
Sumit Kadel tweeted on Bell Bottom's release eve, "Big day for the cinema exhibition industry tomorrow as #BellBottom arrives. Film advance booking is encouraging and is all set for ? 6 cr + opening at the box office. Wishing @akshaykumar & the entire team all the best."
Trade Analyst Taran Adarsh shared BellBottom's overseas screen count.
Raj Bansal tweeted earlier, "I am confident that #AkshayKumar #VaaniKapoor #HumaQureshi s #BellBottom will take a Bumper opening at BoxOffice on 19 August despite fear of corona & some restrictions."
Taran Adarsh shared via Twitter, "The #BellBottom team is back... While #BellBottom releases tomorrow [19 Aug 2021], #AkshayKumar begins filming for producer #VashuBhagnani's next project from 20 Aug 2021 [not titled yet]... Costars #RakulPreetSingh... Directed by #RanjitTiwari."
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Actor Aniruddh Dave took to Twitter to post, "#BellBottom is coming tomrw. Iam small part of the Big screen entertainer"????? ?????? ??? ????? ??? ???? ???????" ill be thankful to director @ranjit_tiwari @poojafilms @jackkybhagnani & @aseem_arora for having faith Thank you sir @akshaykumar for high team spirit n camaraderie."
Indian Express film critic Shubhra Gupta gave BellBottom three stars. She wrote in her review, "Akshay Kumar delivers a racy, pacy entertainer. The film is a let-our-hair-down-caper which embraces its upbeat, silly spirit, and turns it into a worthy outing for the big screen in these Covid times." READ FULL BELLBOTTOM REVIEW HERE
Ajay Devgn took to Twitter to shared his best wishes for Akshay Kumar. He tweeted, "Dear Akki, I’ve been hearing good reviews of Bell Bottom. Congratulations Also, your leap of faith in making it a theatrical release is praiseworthy. With you in this @akshaykumar #BellBottom."
Akshay Kumar posted in the comments section of wife Twinkle Khanna's post, "It feels like a walk in the park when she approves ?#BellBottom is a #mustwatch, she said it, not me ?."
Twinkle Khanna shared a click of herself with her husband and Bellbottom actor Akshay Kumar and wrote, "Looks like a walk in the park but we are actually heading to something even better, the screening of Mr K’s fabulous movie-Bellbottom! #mustwatch."
Trade analyst Taran Adarsh gave four stars to BellBottom.
BellBottom marks the reopening of cinema halls.
Director Ranjit Tewari told PTI, "I've always been fascinated with the spy world since my childhood because they are the unsung heroes no one knows about. They take so much risk, there's so much happening in the spy world. So, it was extremely interesting for me to tell this story."
Akshay Kumar and Vaani Kapoor feature in the song "Sakhiyan 2.0".
The first episode of The Kapil Sharma Show will be graced by the cast of BellBottom — Akshay Kumar, Vaani Kapoor and Huma Qureshi. In the clip shared by Sony TV on social media, we see Kapil teasing Akshay about the various aspects of his profession, to which Khiladi Kumar responds saying that he wants to do a lot of work, so that he can come frequently on the sets of Kapil’s show to insult the comedian.
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Pooja Entertainment tweeted, "The mission to save 210 hostages begins tomorrow! Experience it on the big screen. #Bellbottom in cinemas tomorrow!"
Lara Dutta plays the role of Indira Gandhi in BellBottom.
Vaani Kapoor told indianexpress.com, "He’s a megastar with a massive audience who loves watching his films. Even I love watching his films. I think he has aced practically every genre. It’s just great to be associated with people who have so much experience and a sense of understanding in terms of what the audience wants. So, it’s a good part and it’s a great sense of learning for me as well."
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The makers of BellBottom released its trailer recently.