Akshay Kumar got married to Twinkle Khanna in 2001 (Courtesy: akshaykumar)
Highlights
- "I want to sing the song for my wife," says Akshay Kumar
- The 'Mast Mast girl' epithet was originally applied to Raveena Tandon
- The song has been recreated for Abbas-Mustan's Machine
New Delhi:
Actor Akshay Kumar's old hit
Tu Cheez Badi Hai Mast Mast is enjoying a renaissance, led by the 49-year-old star in person. Decades have passed since
Akshay was considered Khiladi #1 off-screen and now, his heart beats only for his wife, former actress Twinkle Khanna. "I want to sing the song for my wife. Twinkle is and always will be my
Mast Mast girl," Akshay said while launching the remixed song in Mumbai yesterday, reported news agency IANS. The '
Mast Mast girl' epithet was originally applied to actress Raveena Tandon, who co-starred with Akshay in the song and the film it belonged to - 1994's Mohra. Raveena and Akshay are believed to have dated for a while.
Akshay Kumar was also asked about his former girlfriend and co-star of several films like
Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi and
Main Khiladi Tu Anari. "It was a great honour working with Raveena. We have done so many films and songs together and
Tip tip barsa pani is still one of my favourites. Almost all our films were hits, so it was a great experience," Akshay was quoted by IANS as saying.
The
Rowdy Rathore actor also shared his memories of rehearsing for the hit song, quipping, "Me and Raveena used to rehearse the moves for
Tu cheez badi hai mast mast on the spot and act it. The
Khiladi tag,
Mast mast song and
Chura ke dil mera song were the pillars that shaped my career," Akshay Kumar said, reports IANS.
Tu Cheez Badi Hai Mast Mast has been recreated for new film
Machine, starring Kiara Advani and newcomer Mustafa.
Akshay Kumar's upcoming movie
Naam Shabana, also starring Taapsee Pannu and Anupam Kher, is slated to release on March 31. He also has
Toilet - Ek Prem Katha and
2.0.
(With IANS inputs)