Akshay Kumar Celebrates His Birthday At Mahakaleshwar Temple As He Seeks Blessings With Family And Friend! (View Pics)

Akshay Kumar marked his 56th birthday on September 9 with a special visit to the Jyotirling temple of Baba Mahakaleshwar in Ujjain, seeking divine blessings. Accompanied by his family, including his sister, niece, and son Aarav, the Bollywood superstar was joined by cricketer Shikhar Dhawan and his family for this spiritual journey. The day began with the duo performing the bhasma aarti of Lord Mahakal during the early morning hours.

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The group, consisting of Akshay Kumar and Shikhar Dhawan's families, arrived directly at the temple from Indore airport. Following the auspicious bhasma aarti, they proceeded to Shri Mahakal Lok.

Akshay Kumar, addressing the media, expressed his hope for the continued growth of the country and emphasized the importance of Baba's blessings. Shikhar Dhawan also expressed gratitude for the divine call and received blessings at the temple. When asked about the upcoming World Cup, Akshay humorously downplayed the importance of such wishes, suggesting that victory was already destined. He stressed that one should aspire for progress and development for the nation, seeking the blessings of Mahakal for the same.

In related news, amidst an online debate regarding the possibility of renaming India to Bharat, Akshay Kumar's film title underwent a change. The upcoming film, previously known as 'Mission Ranigan: The Great Indian Rescue,' was altered.

On the professional front, Akshay Kumar has an exciting lineup of films. He is set to star in 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan' alongside Sonakshi Sinha and Tiger Shroff. His most recent appearance was in 'Oh My God 2.' Additionally, he will share the screen with Radhika Madan in the Hindi remake of 'Soorarai Pottru.'

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Furthermore, the actor is reuniting with Suniel Shetty and Paresh Rawal for 'Hera Pheri 3.' He is also venturing into the Marathi film industry with 'Vedat Marathe Veer Daudle Saat,' marking his debut in this regional cinema.