Akshay cheers for niece Simar's Bollywood debut

Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar shared a touching tribute on social media as his niece, Simar Bhatia, steps into the world of films with Ikkis. In his heartfelt note, he reflected on watching her grow from a shy little girl into a confident young woman ready to face the camera.

On Tuesday, Akshay shared the poster of her from Ikkis and wrote, "Holding you as a tiny baby to now watching you step into the world of films… life really has come full circle. Simar, I've seen you turn from a shy little girl who would hide behind her mom into this confident young woman ready to face the camera like she was born for it," Akshay wrote.

He added words of encouragement for the journey ahead, saying, "Safar mushkil hai, but knowing you, you'll walk into it with that same spark, that same honesty, and that same stubborn determination that runs in our family. Hum Bhatias ka funda simple hai: kaam karo, dil se karo, aur phir universe ka magic dekho. (The journey is difficult, but knowing you, you'll face it with that same spark, that same honesty, and that same stubborn determination that runs in our family. Our Bhatia family mantra is simple: work hard, do it with heart, and then watch the magic of the universe unfold)"

Closing the note with pride, Akshay expressed, "I'm so proud of you beta… The world is about to meet Simar Bhatia … but to me you've always been a star. Go shine! Jai Mahadev."