Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar is gearing up to be seen as yet another Sikh character in the upcoming biopic Capsule Gill. In the film, the Bell Bottom actor will be essaying the titular role of mining engineer Jaswant Singh Gill who saved the lives of 64 miners during a 1989 coal mine collapse in the Raniganj Coalfields in West Bengal. The film depicts the real life heroic tale of the engineer. 

Akshay’s first look from Capsule Gill has gone viral online where he is seen in a field with a blue stripped shirt, a maroon turban and glasses. His look has won the hearts of fans yet again. Capsule Gill will also feature Parineeti Chopra in the lead.  It is directed by Tinu Suresh Desai and produced by Vashu Bhagnani’s Pooja Entertainment. Currently the team is shooting in UK, where most of the film will be shot. 

Apart from this film, Akshay will also be seen in Raksha Bandhan, Ram Setu, Selfiee and Mission Cinderella, among others.