Raksha Bandhan: Akshay Kumar Begins Shooting, Dedicates Film To His Sister Alka

"Day one of shoot today, need your love and best wishes," tweeted Akshay Kumar

Akshay Kumar began shooting for his next project Raksha Bandhan on Monday. The actor shared a picture from the sets of the film on his social media profile. In the picture, Akshay, dressed in a yellow kurta, can be seen sitting with the film's director Aanand L Rai. The actor shared an update on the film and wrote that it is a "celebration of that special bond" he shares with his sister Alka. "Growing up my sister, Alka was my first friend. It was the most effortless friendship. Aanand L Rai's Raksha Bandhan is a dedication to her and a celebration of that special bond," he tweeted. He added, "Day one of shoot today, need your love and best wishes." Growing up my sister, Alka was my first friend. It was the most effortless friendship.@aanandlrai's #RakshaBandhan is a dedication to her and a celebration of that special bondDay one of shoot today, need your love and best wishes @bhumipednekar#AlkaHiranandanipic.twitter.com/Oai4nMTDMU Read Akshay Kumar's tweet here: