Akshay Kumar apologises to Bachchans over Russell Peters comments

Akshay Kumar is said to have apologised to Abhishek Bachchan following comments made by Speedy Singhs actor Russell Peters.

As producer of the film, Kumar made a telephone apology after Peters criticised the acting abilities of Abhishek's wife Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.

"Akshay said 'Sorry' to Abhishek," a source told Mumbai Mirror.

"He respects Aishwarya and the Bachchan family a lot. He is naturally very embarrassed about Russell's remarks."

The Canadian comic-turned-actor reportedly upset industry figures during a recent promotional trip to Mumbai after making derogatory statements about Indian cinema.

"It was a very kind gesture on Akshay's part. Abhishek told him to take it easy. After the call, Akshay felt a lot lighter," added the source.

Indo-Canadian hockey-themed project Speedy Singhs released alongside Shahid Kapoor vehicle Mausam last Friday.