Akshay Kumar shoots in less than 2 degrees

Akshay Kumar is quite positive about his forthcoming film Thank You for which he is shooting in Canada. But more than that Akshay is quite pleased about his acting profession and nowadays can’t stop going gaga about it. Latest is, while shooting in less than 2 degrees at Vancouver, he claims acting not be a cakewalk.

“Who said being an actor was a cake walk? Shooting an action series in downtown Vancouver in less than 2 degrees,” tweets Akshay on a micro-blogging site.

Akshay Kumar tarining hard to become a fast bowler

Akshay Kumar is taking his ace-bowler's role in a forthcoming film Patiala House dead seriously. Ever since he returned from his back-therapy in Germany Akshay has been training rigorously under former test cricketer Paras Mhambrey.

Currently working with the team members of the IPL's Mumbai Indians, Mhambrey has been taking time off to coach Akshay whenever possible.

Akshay Kumar’s movie is without a script!

A little birdie from the sets of Akshay Kumar’s Tees Maar Khan  exposed that though the film’s shooting has begun in full swing, there is no sign of the script yet! Farah Khan, who typically works under Shah Rukh Khan’s banner Red Chillies Entertainment, is now working with Shirish Kunder, under his Three’s Company for the film.

recently got on board a new production house, UTV, as well. But, strangely, despite an agreement

Priyanka Chopra replaces Akshay Kumar in Fear Factor

Akshay Kumar had been the charming host of COLORS' Fear Factor for the last two seasons, but the macho host will be missed in this season of the show.
The first two seasons saw glamorous girls from all walks of life trying their hand at adventure. This season will have a change in concept.
And is expected to rope in 13 cricketers from all cricketing nations. Hence, the channel was on a lookout for.
A glam girl this time to host the show.And it is the gorgeous Priyanka Chopra who has been finalized to take over the mantle from Akshay Kumar.
According to our source, "Talks were on with Priyanka Chopra for some time, but now it is official. She will be replacing Akshay Kumar.
In this season's Fear Factor as host. Priyanka has the right mix of glamour and enthusiasm when it comes to athleticism.
Her action packed stunt scenes in the movies Don and Drona have classified the actor as being one of the

Akshay Kumar becomes highest tax payer in Bollywood

Bollywood action star Akshay Kumar has once again managed to earn the title for the highest-tax payer in the industry by making advance payment of Rs. 9 crore in service tax for the month of March.

With this latest payment he has taken the total amount paid in taxes for 2010 to a staggering Rs. 18 crore! “It feels good and privileged to be the highest tax payer.

It is also a greater sense of responsibility,” said the actor, who’s currently busy shooting for his next venture ‘Tees Maar Khan.’ Reportedly, for the year of 2008-09, the actor had paid tax of Rs. 31 crore in advance.

Akshay perfect for conveying timely tax payment message Akshay Kumar, who’s known for making his service tax payment well in advance, for the last four years, was picked by the Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) to star in an ad film to promote timely payment of taxes in masses.

As per a source familiar with the matter, “Akshay Kumar has always been meticulous when it comes to paying his taxes and is willing to help in whatever way he can to encourage citizens to do the same.” CBEC believed that Akshay’s consistency and dedication towards the cause makes him the perfect role model.

“Along with fulfilling my tax duties, I also feel the time has come for me to give back to society and the country at large. Which is why I am also using my brand status to do an ad for service tax. If I can get my message across to even half the people across, I feel it would be worth it,” said Akshay.

List of Bollywood celebrity tax payers Here’s a list of Bollywood stars that pay their taxes in advance. Abhishek has paid Rs 4.15 crore in taxes; while his better-half Aishwarya Rai shelled Rs 2 crore and Big B paid Rs 2.9 crore.

New star on the Bollywood scene, Ranbir Kapoor paid his advance tax of Rs 2.1 crore. Actor Saif Ali Khan paid Rs 1.52 crore while his lady love Bebo paid Rs 1.45 crore. Saif was closely followed by Salman Khan with his advance tax payment of Rs 1.5 crore.