Besides following up on the football World cup, Akshay is in London currently watching the action at Wimbledon. He strolled into centre court over the weekend to catch up on a tennis duel between Andy Roddick and Andy Murray which was eventually won by the latter. Soaking the traditional strawberries and cream atmosphere, Akshay was quizzed by anchor Nikki Bedi for a Radio show on BBC.

According to Kuljinder Singh, editor of 'The Nikki Bedi Show', this was for the first time that a Bollywood actor was seen and interviewed live from London on BBC Asia Network. It was a light hearted chat held at the side of the court, and Akshay was at his witty best while speaking about Wimbledon and Bollywood. Said Akshay, "The atmosphere and the weather out here is absolutely great bright and sunny. A welcome respite from the rains in Mumbai and just so perfect for an absorbing match!"

Akshay was also welcomed with strawberries and champagne, the traditional fare at Wimbledon. Even though Akshay is teetotaler, he made an exception and drank champagne as a mark of celebration of the event.

Akshay also has other reasons to celebrate since UK also seems to be his new playground at the box office. He has been taking immeasurable strides in the overseas market with UK being in the forefront. In fact all his films right from Mujse Shaadi Karogi, Waqt, Garam Masala, Bewaafa, Dosti, Humko Dewaana Kar Gaye and Phir Hera Pheri have featured in UK Top 10.

He is steadily challenging the Khans while taking over the mantle of the overseas box office success. The trade is also unanimous that Akshay is the most dependable at the box office despite not working with the biggest banners. He has achieved everything on his own steam with his latest release 'PHIR HERA PHERI' being a superhit along with Fanaa and Krissh.

Not surprising, he has recently signed a 21 crore deal with Reliance wherein he can select the script and the directors of his choice, a la Tom Cruise in Hollywood. Even the endorsement stakes are getting higher for this new superstar. To add cherry on the top of the cake, soon after the success of PHIR HERA PHERI, his next release JAANEMAN has been getting record breaking offers for various territories even when one compares them to the year's big releases with reputed banners and star cast.

With Vipul Shah's NAMASTE LONDON, Anees Bazmee's WELCOME, and Ritupurno Sengupta's RAHGEER up his sleeves, things are only heating up further for this versatile actor.