Woman in an extramarital affair makes 'Rustom' unique: Akshay Kumar
"Rustom" is an upcoming crime-mystery film based on the real-life incident of Naval Officer K M Nanavati, who was tried for the murder of his wife's lover.Â
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Featuring Akshay Kumar and Ileana D'Cruz in the lead roles, the film shows a new dimension in a relationship. "Usually, in a Hindi film, a man gets into an extramarital affair and his wife forgives and accepts him and then they live happily. But there has been no Bollywood film as yet where a woman has an extramarital affair and the husband has decides whether to forgive her or not.
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"I think this is the USP of the film. Nobody can deny that this doesn't happen in real life," Akshay said in an interview here.
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Directed by Tinu Suresh Desai "Rustom" is slated for release on August 12.
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The film will see the 48-year-old actor playing a naval officer for the first time in his career.Â
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"I did not take to books or take lessons to learn about the rules and regulations of Indian Navy. I did not meet anyone from the Navy," he said.
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"There was a naval officer who was guiding us on how to salute and wear badges, how the walk should be and how the uniform should be worn," he added.
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The "Airlift" star said after wearing the uniform his way of walking changed completely. Â Â Â
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"When you put the uniform you feel a sense of responsibility. It makes you feel you are the man and take charge. I envy people who wear a uniform," he added.
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"Rustom" is produced by Neeraj Pandey and this will be Akshay's third collaboration with him post 'Special 26" and "Baby".
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"The screenplay is excellent. He wouldn't even come to me without a good story. We are making another couple of films," he said.