Akshay Kumar names this actress as his favourite heroine; it's not Kareena Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra or Kiara Advani

Akshay Kumar has worked with several top female stars in the industry, from Kareena Kapoor to Kiara Advani, Priyanka Chopra to Trisha Krishnan.

Published on: Sep 21, 2025, 17:42:13 IST

By Santanu Das

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Actor Akshay Kumar is one of the most prolific actors in Bollywood, and has worked with several female actors opposite him in the course of his decades-long career. The actor, who is basking in the success of his latest release Jolly LLB 3, appeared in Aap Ki Adalat, where a fan asked him who has been his favourite heroine among everyone.

Akshay Kumar did not take long to name his favourite heroine to work with.

What Akshay said

Akshay did not take long to respond to the question with a name. He said, “Meri favourite heroine… actually maine sabhi ke saath kaam kiya hua hain (I have worked with everyone in the industry). (pauses) Katrina [Kaif]!”

Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif in a still from Sooryavanshi.

Akshay and Katrina's films

Akshay and Katrina have worked together in eight Bollywood films. They are Humko Deewana Kar Gaye (2006), Namastey London (2007), Welcome (2007), Singh Is Kinng (2008), Blue (2009), De Dana Dan (2009), Tees Maar Khan (2010), and Sooryavanshi (2021).

Katrina had opened up about her rapport with Akshay while promoting Sooryavanshi on The Kapil Sharma Show. “I would like to thank Akshay, as during my initial days he was of immense support to me as a co-star. He used to stand in front of me every time when I used to give a shot and encourage me. His feedback helped me to improve my acting skills and I can surely say that he was one of the few actors who believed in me,” she said.

Fans can catch Akshay's latest release Jolly LLB 3 in theatres now. The courtroom dramedy also stars Arshad Warsi, Saurabh Shukla, Amrita Rao, Huma Qureshi, Seema Biswas and Gajraj Rao. Directed by Subhash Kapoor, Jolly LLB 3 is the third instalment of the legal comedy franchise. It brings the two Jollies from parts 1 and 2 together for the first time. The film has crossed the ₹40 crore mark in three days.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Santanu Das
Santanu Das is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over 5 years of experience, writing on films, pop culture and film festivals. He has a keen interest in writing about South Asian independent films and has covered several film festivals, including Sundance and CPH: Docx. He also brings a sharp perspective to the monthly column called The Fault in Our Stars, where he writes about a recent film/series and what stops the ‘good’ from becoming ‘great’. A gold medalist from Banaras Hindu University, Santanu completed his postgraduate studies in English from Jadavpur University. He is also a Rotten Tomatoes-certified film critic. When not watching films or speaking to celebrities, Santanu can be found reading a book. Some of his favourite films are Aparajito, Ponyo and The Double Life of Veronique. His favourite books include The Corrections, The God of Small Things and A Room of One's Own. Santanu continues to write passionately about films and celebrity culture. He brings a relatable, as well as critically informed, lens to entertainment and culture for a wide audience. Find him on LinkedIn: santanudasfilm Instagram: @santupechaRead More

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