Varun Dhawan idolises Akshay Kumar in fitness

Mumbai: Having a muscled body himself, actor Varun Dhawan still idolises Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar, whenever it comes to fitness.

At an event of his upcoming film ‘Dishoom’, Varun said-

• I think there was a phase of six and eight pack abs but now it is back to a phase where health is important.
• Look at Akshay Kumar; he has been fit for so many years despite injuries.

Whether both have never shared silver screen, Varun has a sense of respect for his childhood hero.

Terming Khiladi Kumar’s fitness level, tremendous, Varun said-

• Akshay has tremendous fitness level.
• I wish when I grow that old if I can be that fit then it will be great.

John Abraham, Jacqueline Fernandez co-starrer film ‘Dishoom’ is set to hit the theatres on July 29.

The film is directed by Rohit Dhawan.

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