A Golden Retriever named Junior plays the lead along with Akshay Kumar and Tamannaah in Ramesh S Taurani's Entertainment.
And it is her love for animals that has prompted Union Minister Maneka Gandhi, Founder and Chairperson of People For Animals (PFA), to host a grand premiere of a film for the first time. The event, which will be held on August 7 at Talkatora Stadium in Delhi, will have the cast and directors Farhad-Sajid in attendance.
On her part, Maneka Gandhi says, "It gives me joy to see that the dog is depicted in such an endearing manner in the movie and so much care is taken of him. The makers have abided by all the laws of the Animal Welfare Board during the making. I hope this sets an example in Bollywood." Akshay says that Mrs Gandhi's faith in the film means a lot to him, adding, "The movie highlights the amount of love and entertainment a pet can provide us with." Asked about his love for dogs, Akki, who has two German Shepherds, says, "Knowing that my pet is at home, taking care of my son Aarav, I feel secure. Every man needs a wife, family, children and a job but you learn the most if you have a pet." Jay Shewakramani is the movie's creative producer, while Dhaval Jayantilal Gada, Kushal Kantilal Gada and Reshmaa Kadakia are co-producers.
Entertainment, produced by Tips Industries Ltd and Jayantilal Gada's (PEN), releases August 8.
