Story:
Singh Is Bliing is the story of Raftaar Singh (Akshay Kumar). He’s the apple of his mother’s (Rati Agnihotri) eye but is also an irritant for his father (Yograj Singh). One day, fed up of his dalliances his father orders Raftaar to go to Goa and work for his friend there. Here, Raftaar meets Sara (Amy Jackson) and thus begins their love story. Sara doesn’t know Hindi. So, Raftaar hires a Goan translator Imly (Lara Dutta), who almost ruins their budding love. Raftaar slowly begins to fall head over heels for this exotic, mysterious girl. What starts as a harmless romance takes a deadly turn when he realises that Sara is not what she appears to be. Rather, she’s here with an agenda, which takes Raftaar to Romania…

 
Work the madness:
When two old friends do a film together, it’s a virtual picnic. At least that was the vibe on the set of Singh Is Bliing in Goa. Akshay Kumar and Lara Dutta are swapping corny stories as director Prabhudheva is setting up the shot. The weather is hot as hell, so producer Ashvini Yardi calls for ‘lemon shots’. “It saves from the heat and also helps lose weight,” says she. Prabhudheva calls Akshay over to discuss the shot and Lara joins us. She amuses us by sharing that Prabhudheva asks her to do a shot in one way while Akshay gives his own interpretation. “I’m confused as to whom I should to listen to”, she laughs.

Lara has suffered a sprain in her left leg. She has placed it on a chair and is trying to soothe it by pressing a cold water bottle against it in lieu of an ice-pack. She shares her daughter Saira and Akshay’s daughter Nitara have become good friends. “They don’t leave each other’s hands and are always together – even in the hotel.” Prabhudheva informs Lara that she’s done for the day and that she can head back to the hotel. An elated Lara shouts, “Chalo, Changu-Mangu!” Well, that’s how she fondly addresses her team.

Sun, sand and love: Akshay and Amy Jackson

The next shot is set up at the Candolim beach. Amy Jackson is walking on the beach while Akshay with his friends (played by Arfi Lamba and Anil Mange) follow her at a distance. A huge crowd has gathered and the security requests the people not to click pictures. The scene is okayed in two takes. People shout out Amy’s name. It’s surprising to know she’s so popular in the sunshine state. Ashvini narrates, “One day I went with her to see the Basilica of Bom Jesus Church. Soon people swarmed to click pictures with her. We had to run from there.”

Amy is excited to share screen with Akshay Kumar. Says she, “It’s a big opportunity for me. I’m indeed lucky.” Singh Is Bliing has explored Goa in its entirety. The unit has been here since 20 days. We move to old Goa for an action sequence filmed on Akshay Kumar. “It’s a chase and fight sequence,” explains Prabhudheva adding, “Rohit Shetty’s cameraman Dudley said he’d only come on board if I shoot in Goa.”

A car stands stranded in middle of the road. Akshay steps out of the car, pushes it and then runs. The actor views this shot on the monitor. The superfit star chides creative producer Mudit Vinayak for his big belly. “Arrey tera pet bahar aa gaya hai. Kuch kar!”

The next shot has Amy stuck in the car with Akshay trying to pull her out and also fight some goons. The complex sequence is okayed in one take. Later, as they are chatting besides the monitor, Ashvini asks Amy to say the line, “Main tum par fida hoon (I’m in love with you),” to Prabhudheva. When Amy repeats this to Prabhudheva he asks what it means and everyone bursts out laughing. They both realise it’s a prank.

During the break, Akshay explains his role, “The story and character have nothing to do with Singh Is King. The subject here is that if you have single-minded focus you will ‘bling’. Don’t try to be a Jack of all trades, then you will be master of none,” he smiles. We agree.

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