Like every other business, film industry was also adversely affected by the pandemic. However, the Covid-19 wasn't very effective in stopping Akshay Kumar from churning out back to back films. He wrapped up several films during the lockdown and they are now awaiting release. During the promotion of his soon to be released film 'Bell Bottom', Akshay Kumar talked about the risks he took by working amidst the pandemic.

He said, “I am also working. My job is even more dangerous than any job. I can’t shoot with my mask on in front of 10 people who are all delivering dialogues. Nobody is allowed to wear mask - Woh mere pe thook raha hai aur main uspe (They are spitting on me and I am on them) (laughs). So we have to work. From spot boy to everyone else with masks – it is a dangerous thing but we have to do it."

He added, "For one and half year, I was very lucky to survive and then I got COVID-19. See, it is easy for me to sit home – I have that money so I can just do that. But, what about the workers? They are also in need for work. From when COVID-19 started till today, I have finished 5 films."

'Bell Bottom' is set to release on 19th of August.