Bobby, not Akshay, leads 'Thank You' promotions

Bobby, not Akshay, leads 'Thank You' promotions
Monday, March 07, 2011 10:37 IST
By Santa Banta News Network
Credit it to the success of "Yamla Pagla Deewana", actor Bobby Deol is the face of filmmaker Anees Bazmee's upcoming film "Thank You" and not old favourite Akshay Kumar.

After giving two huge hits -- "Singh is King" (2008) and "Welcome" (2007) -- it was thought quite certain that Akshay would be the face of Bazmee's film. But the director brought changes in the film's promotion strategy after seeing the soaring success of "Yamla...".

"There were alterations made in the trailer of the film as well. Initially, the promos featured Akshay Kumar prominently. But after seeing Bobby's performance and his audience connect in 'Yamla Pagla Deewana', the filmmakers reworked on the promo to feature Bobby, " a source said.

Bazmee confirmed the change, and said: "It is a marketing strategy to promote Bobby as much as we promote Akshay. Bobby is generally shy, but we are pushing him to go all out for 'Thank You'."

Bobby has always been media shy and reclusive in promoting his films. But with "Yamla...", he has realised the importance of reaching out to the audience, so he is keen and geared up to actively promote "Thank You", says the source.

Apart from Bobby and Akshay, the romantic comedy also features actors Sonam Kapoor, Celina Jaitley and Irrfan Khan in lead roles.

"Thank You" is set to hit theatres April 8.
Sanjay Dutt calls The Bhootnii a perfect horror-comedy blend and reveals what made him come on board for the film!

Renowned for his intense performances and larger-than-life screen presence, Sanjay Dutt is set to

Friday, April 04, 2025
Sara Ali Khan Embraces Spirituality at Karnataka's Chandramauleshwara Temple!

Actress Sara Ali Khan, known for her elegance and grounded nature, once again showcased her deep spiritual

Friday, April 04, 2025
Tanya Maniktala reveals what makes her latest series Loot Kaand a compelling watch on Amazon MX Player!

Amazon MX Player, Amazon’s free streaming service, turned up the heat with its latest series, Loot Kaand, a

Friday, April 04, 2025
Shilpa Shetty emphasises perseverance as the key to success at Femina Circle's empowering debut in Pune!

Femina Circle, is an exclusive membership club designed for women to connect, foster meaningful

Friday, April 04, 2025
Badshah Gets Emotional Remembering Sidhu Moose Wala During 'Indian Idol 15' Finale!

The grand finale of ‘Indian Idol Season 15’ turned emotional as rapper and music sensation Badshah

Friday, April 04, 2025
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT