Akshay Kumar’s Once Upon A Time… act reminds Al Pachino of his Godfather days

During an informal discussion between Al Pacino and his business associate,Barry Navidi,the latter mentioned Once Upon A Time in Mumbaai Dobara being touted as Bollywood’s answer to edge-of-the-seat bad boy entertainers.

Al Pacino,impressed with the trailer,saw himself reminiscing about his Godfather days. He said: “My friend Barry Navidi showed me a promo for an Indian film with Akshay Kumar. It brought some fond memories back from my Godfather days.”

Akshay Kumar said: “A touch of appreciation is always held dearly in an actor’s arms,even if it’s from the simplest of people like our beloved spot boys. But to have your work spoken of so kindly by the world’s most admired gangster Al Pacino himself – I had goose-bumps thinking about him watching the promo! I was so humbled,not only as an actor but as a fan of his legendary work. I pray he enjoys the final piece as much as he enjoyed the promo!”

Milan Luthria said: “I’m walking around with a silly grin and you know why! The only actor’s portrait in my cabin is of this God of Gangsters! An all-time legend and personal favorite. Thank you!”

Once Upon A Time in Mumbaai Dobara also features Sonakshi Sinha and Imran Khan in lead roles and is set to release on August 15.