The Amitabh Bachchan- Akshay Kumar starrer, story-writer, director & producer Suneel Darshan`s "EK RISHTAA-the bond of love(2001) a heart-warming & emotional drama between Father & Son, co-starred Raakhee, Karishma Kapoor & Juhi Chawla in principal roles, was Akshay Kumar`s second collaboration with the Film-maker after the runaway success of their "JAANWAR"(1999).