India, Dec. 4 -- As the much-anticipated Ikkis gears up for its release, Akshay Kumar is one proud uncle. A new song from the movie, Sitare, sung by Arijit Singh, dropped yesterday. Its release also marks the beginning of the film's promotional tour, with videos of the actors talking about the film and their roles circulating on social media. Starring Amitabh Bachchan's grandson Agastya Nanda and debutante Simar Bhatia, the movie has already drawn praise for its heartfelt storytelling and stirring performances.

But beyond the cinematic excitement, the film holds special meaning for the Kumar-Bhatia family. For the uninformed, Simar is veteran actor Akshay Kumar's niece, the daughter of his sister Alka Bhatia. As she gets ready for her bi...