Akshay lauds niece Simar Bhatia’s Bollywood debut with “Ikkis”
Veteran actor Akshay Kumar shared a tribute to his niece Simar Bhatia, celebrating her transition into films with “Ikkis” featuring legendary actor late
Dharmendra. Akshay Kumar shared a touching tribute on social media as his niece, Simar Bhatia, steps into the world of films with Ikkis. In his heartfelt note, he reflected on watching her grow from a shy little girl into a confident young woman ready to face the camera.
Shares niece Simar’s first poster
Akshay Kumar expressed pride in his niece Simar Bhatia’s growth and encouraged her on her journey ahead, emphasising the family values of hard work and determination.
On Tuesday, Akshay shared the poster of her from Ikkis and wrote, “Holding you as a tiny baby to now watching you step into the world of films… life really has come full circle.
In his social media post he wrote “words of encouragement for the journey ahead, saying, “The journey is difficult, but knowing you, you’ll face it with that same spark, that same honesty, and that same stubborn determination that runs in our family. Bhatia family mantra is simple: work hard, do it with heart, and then watch the magic of the universe unfold.
Closing the note with pride, Akshay expressed, “he is so proud of his daughter … The world is about to meet Simar Bhatia … but to him she is always been a star. Go shine! Jai Mahadev.”
Film Ikkis is an upcoming biographical war-drama based on the life of Arun Khetarpal, the youngest Indian Army officer to be posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra for his bravery amidst the 1971 Battle of Basantar. The film featured Agastya Nanda as Arun, while veteran actor Dharmendra makes his final on-screen appearance as Arun’s father, Brigadier M. L. Khetarpal.
The story follows Arun’s journey from a young cadet at the Indian Military Academy to a courageous officer who sacrifices his life for the nation, highlighting both the heroism of war and its impact on family. The Sriram Raghavan directorial film is produced by Maddock Films. Ikkis also features Jaideep Ahlawat and Sikander Kher in supporting roles. The film hits the big screen on 25 December 2025, making it a poignant farewell to Dharmendra and a tribute to India’s youngest war hero.
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