Family - Ties of Blood is a 2006 Bollywood movie directed by Rajkumar Santoshi and starring Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, Bhoomika Chawla and Aryeman Ramsey.
The movie marks the debut of producer Keshu's son Aryamen.
Akshay Kumar (I) was a real life cook before he entered into movies, his real life occupation will be portrayed in the movie.
Newcomer Koel Mallick was signed as the female lead opposite Aryeman, however after completing a days shooting the filmmakers decided to remove her role entirely.
When Virendra goes back to his old home and is having flashbacks he remembers a old picture that was on the wall. This is a younger Amitabh Bachchan but the baby he is kissing is Abishek Bachchan when he was born.
Amitabh Bachchan found himself in legal trouble, before the release of the film. What sparked off the controversy is the publicity hoarding which shows Amitabh Bachchan smoking a cigar. The National Organization for Tobacco Eradication has accused the star of violating the Cigarettes and other Tobacco Products Act. These hoardings are along the national highway in Panaji. Such hoardings are banned under Goa Prohibition of Smoking and Spitting Act. The star has been accused of promoting the habit of smoking.
Akshay Kumar surname in the film 'Bhatia' is his real life surname. His real name is Rajeev Bhatia.
