Akshay Kumar suffers rib injury on sets of Kesari?

Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar is currently shooting for his upcoming battle drama ‘Kesari’ at Wai in Satara district, Maharashtra. The Khiladi was injured during a heavy-duty action sequence, he has been advised rest and also has a chopper on standby.

According to a Times Now report, Akshay was shooting for the climax scene when he hurt his ribs. He has been advised to rest. However, despite several suggestions of going back to Mumbai, Akshay decided to stay on location in Wai. He was supposed to wrap the action sequences on Thursday.

‘Kesari’ is based on the Battle of Saragarhi that took place in 1897 Sargarhi battle. The battle was fought between British Indian Army that comprised 21 Sikh soldiers and Afghan Orakzai tribesmen in North-West Frontier Province . The 21 Sikhs of the 4th Battalion of the Sikh Regiment were led by Havildar Ishar Singh. They fought to death in the battle on September 12, 1897, against 10,000 Afghans. The Sikhs — . Sikh military personnel commemorate the battle as Saragarhi Day on September 12. (Also Check: Kesari: After Akshay Kumar, now Parineeti Chopra starts shooting for the movie)

The film is being co-produced by Akshay Kumar and Karan Johar. An Anurag Singh directorial ‘Kesari’ also features Parineeti Chopra. It will hit theatres on Holi 2019.