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It's nice to work with Akshay Kumar: Shilpa Shetty

Says Shilpa Shetty as she talks about her new business partner – actor Akshay Kumar

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Besides their interest in sports, Shilpa Shetty and husband Raj Kundra have now shifted their focus to a new business venture – a celebrity based shopping channel. And along with the couple, Akshay Kumar has also teamed up with them and now is their business partner. Ask Shilpa about the new-found partnership and she says, "I can't take any credit for this as it's my husband Raj's brainchild. We needed someone who people who believe in and over the years, Akshay has earned people's respect through movies. So have I. So we wanted to associate with someone credible and it was very nice of Akshay to come on board. Raj went and met him and when he discussed the idea, Akshay liked him so much that he said he wanted to partner with us. We have a lot of other actors who are on board as well but in different capacities."

Raj and Shilpa have given up their stake in their IPL team Rajastan Royals, but their association with the sport will always continue. As Shilpa explains, "Raj and I are sports enthusaiasts so whatever comes our way, we will be more than willing to work with. With SFL we definitely do want to change the entire perception of just cricket being played in the country but of course, cricket would be still as close to our heart. We will always be associated with Royals in some way or the other."

Has the actress in her taken a backseat, considering she is now a full-time mother and businesswoman? "It is easier being a businesswoman than a mother. Acting is a 9-5 job and that has definitely taken a backseat but that is because I am a full-time mom and proudly so. I am very happy with my TV and endorsements. Unfortunately, I left the industry at the time I was at my best in terms of understanding movies but I will get back. And when that happens, I know I will be good" says Shilpa. What about the new season of Nach Baliye, her TV show? "I really can't comment on that. I have been offered another show and we are in talks but I can't confirm anything. Ekta (Kapoor) has taken over Nack Baliye and the format has changed. I can't travel as I can't leave my son so I doubt. But as a medium, I am still going to be doing television."

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