Ujjain: Bollywood star Akshay Kumar offered prayers at the Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain and sought the blessings of the Baha Mahakal on Saturday on his 56th birthday.
Indian Cricketer Shikhar Dhawan also participated in the prayers at the Mahakaleshwar temple, seeking victory for the team in the competitions ahead.
Akshay Kumar and Shikhar Dhawan participated in the Bhasma Aarti (offering with ashes) with zeal and sought Lord Mahakal's blessings. While interacting with the media, Kumar expressed his prayers for the country's progress and prosperity.
Despite not being included in the World Cup squad, Dhawan expressed his support and wished for the victory of Team India during his visit to the Mahakal Temple in Ujjain.
Earlier, on Thursday, Actor Akshay Kumar unveiled the teaser of his upcoming film ‘Mission Raniganj: The Great Bharat Rescue’.
The film is based on the true life events of the late Jaswant Singh Gill, who led India's first successful coal mine rescue mission.
‘Mission Raniganj’ is all set to hit theatres on October 6. (with Agency inputs)
