Akshay prodded me to take up better lifestyle: Anupam Kher

New Delhi, March 20 : Veteran actor Anupam Kher has Akshay Kumar to thank for his fitter frame.

Anupam is seen in a slimmer avatar in "Naam Shabana".

"Akshay Kumar is extremely humble and doesn’t let people know how much he does things for others. He has a lot to do with my looking fitter and better today. He has prodded me to take up a better lifestyle," Anupam said here during a promotional event for the movie.

Anupam and Akshay have worked together in as many as 20 films.

"Naam Shabana" is touted as India’s first spin-off based on Taapsee Pannu’s character in "Baby", in which Anupam had essayed Shukla ji.

The forthcoming movie is grabbing eyeballs for its action-packed promos and the audience is gearing up for a thrilling film based on an undercover agent.

Directed by Shivam Nair, the film will release on March 31.