Akshaye chilling out in a houseboat

Dec 23, 2007 IANS

Akshaye Khanna is shooting in Alleppey with one of his favourite directors, Priyadarshan, for an untitled film and he is virtually living it out in a plush houseboat in the famous backwaters of Kerala.

Since this is Akshaye's first visit to the state, he is enjoying every bit of the shoot in this land of lagoons, beaches and unspoilt backwaters.

Akshaye said: "I am enjoying my stay in a houseboat out here. It's a different experience altogether. Kerala is such a beautiful place and I'm charmed by its beauty. There is so much of tranquil, calm in the backwaters of Kerala."

The locals have told him how the modern houseboats have evolved from the traditional kettuvallams and are equipped with all modern amenities like plush carpets, bedrooms with attached bath and on board food.

Akshaye and Priyadarshan as a team have been consistently delivering hits like "Hulchul" and "Hungama" and with their latest venture, they are sure on the hit track again.