Akshay Kumar begins ‘Kesari’ shoot

Bollywood star Akshay Kumar on Friday began the shoot of "Kesari" -- which he calls his "most ambitious film".

Sharing his first look from the movie, Akshay tweeted: "Feeling nothing but immense pride and gratitude while sharing this. Beginning my 2018 with 'Kesari', my most ambitious film and a lot of passion. Need your best wishes as always."

Akshay has teamed up with Karan Johar's Dharma Productions for the movie, based on the Battle of Saragarhi. The film is directed by Anurag Singh.

In the first look, Akshay is seen sporting a saffron turban and a beard.

Sanjay Dutt's biopic to release on June 29

For those awaiting to see how Ranbir Kapoor brings alive the story of Sanjay Dutt on the big screen, the wait has become a little longer. The biopic on the "Khalnayak" star will now release on June 29 instead of March 30.

The makers announced the news in a statement on Friday.

Apart from Ranbir, who even put on weight to fit Sanjay's shoes for the biopic, the film stars Sonam Kapoor, Anushka Sharma, Dia Mirza, Paresh Rawal, Manisha Koirala, Karishma Tanna, Vicky Kaushal and Jim Sarbh.

Presented by Fox Star, the untitled Dutt biopic is co-produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra and Hirani.

Sanjay, son of late actors Sunil Dutt and Nargis, has had a career full of ups and downs and a tumultuous personal life, which has seen him through a jail term and multiple marriages.