I am very fond of Akshay Kumar: Deepika

Deepika Padukone romanced Akshaky  Kumar in 'Housefull' and 'Chandni Chowk...' but in their upcoming film 'Desi Boyz' the duo share a love-hate relationship, which the actress says was difficult considering her fondness for the actor.

Deepika is paired with John Abhraham while Akshay will be seen romancing Chitrangda Singh in the movie, which hits theatres this week. The film marks the debut of Rohit Dhawan, the song of filmmaker David Dhawan.

"It was tough for me to play a part where I don't like Akshay. I am extremely fond of Akshay. I have done my first few films with him and this is my third film. To be so  comfortable with him in real life and then pretend not to like him in front of the camera is very difficult but as actors we  have to step into the world of make-belief," Deepika told PTI.

The actress, however, is excited to do something which is   not expected.
"Many would have expected Akshay and I to be together as  pair but then there wouldn't have been any novelty about it. Akshay is there in my scenes with John. Since the three of us share good friendship off the camera, the chemistry is visible on screen too," said Deepika.