In November last year, Akshay Kumar announced that he will be starring in a spy-thriller titled Bell Bottom. It was said that the film will be a remake of a South film which had the same name. However, Akshay had clarified that it is an original script inspired by true events.
From the day, the film has been announced; moviegoers are excited to know which actress will star opposite Akshay in the film. A few weeks ago, there were reports that Kriti Sanon’s sister Nupur Sanon is all set to make her Bollywood debut with Bell Bottom. However, a recent report in a tabloid states that it is Vaani Kapoor who will be seen opposite Akshay in the film.
A source told the tabloid, “The script demanded a fresh pairing, Vaani was signed on a week ago and is excited for the shoot with Akshay. It’s not the usual female lead, a few romantic scenes and some songs. She plays Akshay’s wife and is integral to the narrative.”
The source informed that the makers will start the recce once the coronavirus scare gets over. The source said, “Recce will start once the travel restrictions following the coronavirus outbreak are relaxed. The team is presently working towards recreating the 80’s decade with set designers and a visual effects team.”
The movie will start rolling in September this year. Earlier, Bell Bottom was slated to release on 22nd January 2021, but now Bachchan Pandey will release on Republic Day weekend 2021, and Bell Bottom will hit the screens on 2nd April 2021.
Talking about Vaani, she was last seen on the big screen in War. The actress had a small role in the film but had impressed one and all. If this report turns out to be true, it will surely be interesting to watch Akshay and Vaani on the big screen together.
The Britain Meets India 2024 report said 667 British companies are already operating in India, generating £47.5 billion in revenue and employing over 516,000 people. (Representational image: iStock)
UK BUSINESSES are increasing their focus on India as a key market following the UK–India Free Trade Agreement (FTA), according to Grant Thornton’s latest International Business Report (IBR).
The report found that 72 per cent of UK firms now see India as a major international growth market, up from 61 per cent last year.
While only 28 per cent currently operate in India, 73 per cent of those without a presence plan to enter the market, including 13 per cent within the next year.
The Britain Meets India 2024 report said 667 British companies are already operating in India, generating £47.5 billion in revenue and employing over 516,000 people.
Among Indian firms, 99 per cent of those already in the UK plan to expand, while nearly 90 per cent of those not yet present intend to set up operations.
Anuj Chande, Partner and Head of South Asia Business Group at Grant Thornton UK, said: “The shift we’re seeing is clear: UK mid-market businesses are no longer asking ‘why India’ — they are asking ‘how soon’.
“With 73 per cent of firms planning to establish operations in India and over half of existing players looking to scale up within a year, this is a pivotal moment. The UK–India FTA is a game-changer, reducing entry barriers and accelerating opportunity, but it won’t remove the complexity of operating in a fragmented and dynamic market.”
Chande added that the recent UK trade delegation accompanying the Prime Minister’s visit has added to the impetus to trade and invest with India.
However, 63 per cent of UK firms cited regulation and foreign exchange controls as the main barriers to operating in India, while 38 per cent mentioned infrastructure gaps. For Indian companies, tariffs, regulation, and the UK’s fragmented regulatory system were the key concerns.
Despite the challenges, 21 per cent of UK businesses said they had no concerns about the FTA and viewed it as wholly beneficial.
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