Akshay Kumar is on a roll. For every commercial film he makes to get richer he makes a film that appeals to his heart (which eventually appeals to masses). If he does a film like Housefull, he follows it up with a Baby. If he does Brothers then he will do more intense drama like Rustom. The man knows how to strike the much-needed balance. And now the ultimate Khiladi is looking forward to the release of his next-Gold!

Gold inspired by India's first Olympic gold medal victory. It also traces the golden era of hockey through the journey of Tapan Das, a young assistant manager in 1936, who dreams of playing for an independent nation. And now we hear actor-producer Akshay Kumar is all set to make a biopic on life of Indian sprinter Hima Das who became the first Indian athlete to win a gold in a track event at just 18!

Interacting with media at an event organized by Edelweiss group to support  India contingent for Asian Games 2018, Akshay said: "I would like to make biopic on Hima Das because she is a track runner....I think it was very rare feat to achieve because somebody who comes from interiors of India and wins gold medal in track (running) event was really incredible."

"India has been a little bit weak when it comes to performing in track events and I feel we should encourage and support that form of sports to show the world that we have great talent when it comes to running as we daily run so fast to catch a bus or a train... so, I would love to make biopic on her life," he added.

For now, Akshay is busy promoting Gold.  The film features Akshay Kumar, Amit Sadh, Kunal Kapoor, Sunny Kaushal, Vineet Kumar Singh and Mouni Roy in lead roles. Directed by Reema Kagti and produced by Excel Entertainment, it releases on August 15.

-with inputs from IANS

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