Akshay Kumar sheds his action hero image to play an emotionally charged role opposite none other than the celebrated Amitabh Bachchan in Suneel Darshan's family drama "Ek Rishta". Rakhee pairs with Amitabh (she plays his wife) after a long gap. Other credits in the film include Karisma (who plays Akshay's love interest) and Juhi Chawla who enacts the role of Akshay's sister.

Produced and directed by Suneel Darshan, "Ek Rishta" is a gripping film about strong family bonds, relationships gone sour and clash of bloated egos. In the film Big B plays a stern patriarch who rules his family, comprising a loving wife, a son and three daughters, with an iron hand.

Vijay Kapoor (Amitabh Bachchan) is a successful businessman well past his prime. His intrinsic strength is his wife (Rakhee) who stands by him in all adversities.

The happy family has three daughters Rani, Priya and Priti (Juhi Chawla) and a son Ajay (Akshay Kumar) who is studying abroad for his Masters degree in Information Technology. Vijay Kapoor wants Ajay to carry on the family business.

The entire Kapoor family is jubilant when Ajay returns home after completing his studies. But there is a catch. Having inculcated the most sophisticated business tactics abroad, Ajay wants to start work on his own terms. But Vijay Kapoor does not approve of his business acumen. He thinks Ajay is naïve and will learn only with time and experience. On the other hand Vijay Kapoor is pretty impressed with Rajesh Porohit (Mohnish Behl) who is but an employee in his firm.

The film profiles different relationships within the family