Meet Akshay Kumar’s niece Simar Bhatia as she makes her debut with Ikkis: ‘My little Simi’s not so little anymore’

Akshay Kumar's niece Simar Bhatia is making her acting debut in Ikkis, directed by Sriram Raghavan, alongside Agastya Nanda.

The makers unveiled the trailer for the upcoming war drama Ikkis, starring Agastya Nanda and Akshay Kumar's niece Simar Bhatia.

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar penned a heartfelt message for his niece, Simar Bhatia, as she made her acting debut in Ikkis, directed by Sriram Raghavan. Taking to Instagram, Akshay expressed pride in Simar’s big-screen debut, sharing the film’s trailer on his story.

“My little Simi’s not so little anymore… from your living room performances to the big screen in #Ikkis, heart bursting with pride! @simarbhatia18. And Agastya, what screen presence! Wishing the whole team huge success,” he wrote, extending his best wishes to both Simar and her co-star Agastya Nanda. Simar responded to her uncle’s wishes and wrote, “Forever your little Simi. Thank you for everything. Love you.”

Twinkle Khanna also shared a post, “Our @simarbhatia18 now belongs to the world. So refreshingly natural. Well done, my talented little one (red heart emojis).” Simar responded, “Thank you so much for this. People pay for your words. I just got blessed.”

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See Akshay Kumar’s post for niece and Ikkis actor Simar Bhatia:

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Who is Simar Bhatia?

Simar Bhatia is the daughter of Akshay Kumar’s sister, Alka Bhatia. Alka, a film producer, married Vaibhav Kapoor in 1997, and they welcomed their firstborn, Simar. However, the couple eventually parted ways. In 2012, Alka married real estate tycoon Surendra Hiranandani.

See some photos of Simar Bhatia:

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Ikkis trailer

Recently, the makers unveiled the trailer for the upcoming war drama Ikkis, presenting Agastya Nanda as the young, courageous war hero, Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal. Ikkis brings the true untold story of India’s youngest Param Vir Chakra awardee – Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, who was just 21 at the time of the war. “Woh Ikkis Ka Tha, Ikkis Ka Hi Rahega!” the makers said.

The trailer offers a glimpse into the soldier’s life, beginning from his days at the National Defence Academy to bringing glory to the nation with his “courage and conviction.” It opens with a determined Agastya Nanda, who vows to earn the prestigious Param Vir Chakra for his regiment.

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As the trailer progresses, Agastya, as Arun Khetarpal, is seen training hard at the academy, eventually joining the forces for the Indo-Pak war.

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The trailer also teases a sweet love story on the sidelines. It also offers a glimpse of Arun Khetarpal’s iconic tank, the ‘Famagusta’, which he commanded during the Indo-Pakistan war.

Actor Dharmendra is seen portraying the character of Arun Khetarpal’s father, while Jaideep Ahlawat essays the character of an army officer who says, “Your son is a shining example for the Indian Army and the Pakistan Army too.” The trailer concludes with Arun Khetarpal’s famous final words, “No, Sir. I will not abandon my tank. My gun is still working. I’ll get these b****rds.” Directed by Sriram Raghavan and produced by Dinesh Vijan, Ikkis also features Dharmendra, Jaideep Ahlawat, and Simar Bhatia.

Ikkis will hit theatres in December 2025.

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