In 2025, the focus will be on the families of some of the biggest names in cinema, as many next-generation stars are preparing to enter the film industry. There’s already a lot of excitement about new faces like Ibrahim Ali Khan, Shanaya Kapoor, and Rasha Thadani. But now, another name has caught everyone’s attention: Simar Bhatia. She is all set to make her Bollywood debut in 2025, starring in the much-anticipated film Ikkis alongside Agastya Nanda, Amitabh Bachchan’s grandson.
Simar, who is Akshay Kumar’s niece, will play a role in Ikkis, a film directed by Sriram Raghavan. The movie is based on the life of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, a war hero who was awarded the Param Vir Chakra posthumously for his bravery during the 1971 India-Pakistan war. With both Simar and Agastya coming from well-known film families, there is much curiosity about how they will perform together on-screen.
Akshay Kumar, proud of his niece, shared a heartfelt post on Instagram to celebrate her debut. He posted a picture of a newspaper featuring Simar and wrote, “I remember the first time I saw my photo on the cover of a newspaper. I thought that was the ultimate happiness. But today, seeing my niece’s photo there is even more special. I wish my mom were here to see this and say, ‘Simar puttar, tu tah kamaal hai (Dear Simar, you have done wonders).’ Bless you, my baby, the sky is yours.”
Who is Simar Bhatia?
Simar Bhatia is the daughter of Akshay Kumar’s sister, Alka Bhatia.
Family Background
Alka Bhatia, a film producer, married Vaibhav Kapoor in 1997, and the couple had their first child, Simar. However, they later parted ways.
Alka’s Second Marriage
In 2012, Alka remarried Surendra Hiranandani, a prominent real estate tycoon.
Simar has been gaining popularity on social media and now has over 14K followers on Instagram.