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Akshay's next to feature story of India's first Olympic medal
After evoking patriotism through his recent releases Baby, Airlift and Rustom, Akshay Kumar is now set to feature in a story about India\'s first Olympic medal post independence, in a film titled Gold.
​Mumbai: After evoking patriotism through his recent releases "Baby", "Airlift" and "Rustom", Akshay Kumar is now set to feature in a story about India's first Olympic medal post independence, in a film titled "Gold".
The film, to be helmed by Reema Kagti, is an Excel Entertainment production.
Akshay tweeted, making the revelation about the film:
Set in 1948, the historic story of India's first Olympic medal as a free nation, #GOLD coming to you on 15th August, 2018! pic.twitter.com/KPAExjtmYz
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) October 21, 2016
India's first Olympic medal win, post independence, came in 1948 at Games of the XIV Olympiad, London.
This is the first time Akshay, 49, is collaborating with Farhan Akhtar's Excel Entertainment.
"Gold" marks Kagti third directorial venture after "Talaash" and "Honeymoon Travels Pvt Ltd".
