Sonakshi Sinha: Sings in IIFA, currently Training for Akira

Dancing Diva Sonakshi Sinha was quoted saying that fans know everything about her, but there are a few things that she does not share with her fans - things about her family and friends, as she is very protective about them.

The 28-year-old actress underwent months of training in mixed martial arts to enhance strength and flexibility for Akira, the remake of Mouna Guru, a report stated. She also practised choreographed kicking and punching.

"By switching the gender, Murugadoss sir has changed the film's perspective and makes the character even more relatable. Every young girl will be able to take something away from it. For me, Akira was exciting because I was getting to learn something new. The prep required plenty of discipline and hard work, but I was happy to go through the grind because it helped me get into shape too," Sonakshi said.

The actress seems quite enthusiastic about the item number from All Is Well, has tweeted the teaser of the song. She posts, "Naachna hai toh FARRATE maarke naacho, varna mat naacho! Heres a teaser... #AllisWell full song out on the 16th!"

Bollywood actor actor John Abraham will now be seen paired opposite Sonakshi Sinha in Force 2, The two have been finalised for the sequel of the film Force. Directed by Abhinay Deo, the film was a success in 2011.

While Dabang 3 is rumoured to be in talks and needs more time for itself to shape up, Sonakshi will be a part of it for sure, reports say. However, it is predicted to be a 2017 release.

Sonakshi apparently has a cameo in Abhisheck Bachchan’s All Is Well, besides the item number in it. She was last seen in Oh My God opposite Guru Prabhudeva doing a dance item number.

While sources reveal that Sonakshi Sinha is going to make her singing debut with her upcoming film Akira, the actress recently made her singing debut on stage with a live performance while attending IIFA Malaysia. She took to Twitter the news and thanked Mika for calling on stage.

All Is Well, is a family drama film directed by Umesh Shukla. It is releasing on 21 August.

(with agency inputs)

By Sree Teja