Actor Akshay Kumar apparently personally called up actor Abhishek Bachchan to apologise for the comments made on his wife, actor Aishwarya Rai-Bachchan by Canada-based stand-up comedian Russell Peters during the promotion of his recent Indo-Canadian film. "Akshay called up Abhishek and said that he's extremely upset with the way Russell commented on Aishwarya. He said that he had no control over what Russell was going to say. Akshay sounded distressed over the occurrence," says a source, who adds that the actor has vowed to not work with the Canadian stand-up comedian ever again or even play host to him in Mumbai.
Though the immediate reactions of Aishwarya were yet to come, it appears that Abhishek was in a mood to forgive. "Akshay is a dear friend. He had nothing to do with what Russell said, and he should not be apologising for a remark from an actor of his production. The derogatory comments were made by Russell, who should ideally be the one to say sorry," Abhishek was quoted by one of his staff members when contacted.
Sources say that there is no misunderstanding between Abhi-Ash and Akshay, and are planning to meet informally for another 'happy occasion'.
Meanwhile, sources say that a formal apology was apparently being drafted by Ajay Virmani, a co-producer who also incidentally happens to be the father of the lead actor in the film, Vinay. Ajay has been a host to Aishwarya in Toronto in the past.
"I didn't have any control over what Russell says, and what he said is not reflective of our opinion or what the film is all about. Aishwarya is a fantastic actress and a legend. I apologise for his comments," said Ajay in a statement.
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