Ikkis - Simar Bhatia

Simar Bhatia, the niece of Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar and daughter of his sister Alka Bhatia, makes her highly anticipated Bollywood debut in Sriram Raghavan's war epic Ikkis (2025). Portraying the romantic interest of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal—the youngest recipient of India's Param Vir Chakra during the 1971 Indo-Pak War—Simar shares the screen with Agastya Nanda (Amitabh Bachchan's grandson) in a tender love story that provides emotional respite amid the film's intense battlefield drama. Discovered through family connections and her natural charisma, Simar brings a fresh, grounded energy to the role, capturing the innocence and resilience of a young woman caught in the shadows of heroism and sacrifice. Her pairing with Agastya in the film's first single "Sitaare," sung soulfully by Arijit Singh with lyrics by Amitabh Bhattacharya, has already sparked buzz for its heartfelt chemistry and dreamy visuals. Supported by veterans like Dharmendra (as Arun's father) and Jaideep Ahlawat, Simar's performance marks her as a promising newcomer in a narrative blending patriotism, romance, and raw courage. As Ikkis releases on December 25, 2025, Simar Bhatia is set to captivate audiences and carry forward the Bhatia legacy in Indian cinema.