Appearance on The Great indian Kapil Show
Akshay Kumar featured in the finale episode of The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 3.
The episode was filled with laughter, nostalgia, and candid conversations.
A special highlight came from filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt’s heartfelt video message recalling a dangerous stunt from the film Angaaray (1998).
“India’s tom Cruise”
Mahesh Bhatt compared Akshay to hollywood star tom Cruise, known for performing his own risky stunts.
He said, “If hollywood has tom Cruise, we have Akshay Kumar.”
Bhatt recalled witnessing a terrifying building-to-building leap stunt performed by Akshay.
The Angaaray Stunt
The scene required Akshay to jump from one building to another.
Bhatt initially tried to stop him, fearing the risk of losing his life.
Akshay insisted on doing it, assuring Bhatt, “Don’t worry, I’ll do it.”
Bhatt admitted he was too scared to watch, closing his eyes and moving away.
After a few tense seconds, the crowd erupted in applause as Akshay landed safely.
Bhatt said this stunt laid the foundation of Akshay’s fearless career.
Akshay on Doing His Own Stunts
Akshay shared that he has always considered himself a stuntman first and then an actor.
He expressed gratitude to the fight masters and stunt coordinators for ensuring safety.
On why he takes such risks, Akshay said:
Performing stunts gives him a feeling of thrill and satisfaction.
He described it as a “high” that motivates him to keep pushing limits.
A Career of Daring and Dedication
Akshay Kumar is a trained martial artist.
Built his reputation as Bollywood’s “Khiladi”, known for daredevil action.
He has consistently performed high-risk stunts throughout his career.
On the show, he also paid tribute to stuntmen, recognizing their critical role in cinema.
Professional Front
Currently seen in Jolly LLB 3, a courtroom drama directed by Subhash Kapoor.
The film also stars arshad warsi and Saurabh Shukla.
The movie is running successfully in theatres.
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