Akshay Kumar gets emotional about Mumbai; recalls childhood struggles in chawl
In a special Mumbai-themed episode of Wheel of Fortune, Bollywood superstar and host of the show, Akshay Kumar shared his personal connection to the city, saying, "Mujhe Mumbai shahar ne bahut kuch diya hai."
He recalled staying in a chawl in Sion Koliwada and shared, "Shurvat jo hoti hai vakai mein ye jo shahar hai na, ye kamaal ka shahar hai, iske mitti ke ander ek aisi cheez hai ki ye kisi ko bhi neeche se ek dum upar fek deti hai, aur kisi ko kabhi upar se ek dum neeche fek deti hai."
He also shared a glimpse of his humble beginnings, "Main jaha pe rehta tha, waha bhada tha 75 rupees mahine ka, par vo bhi thodi mushkil ho jaati thi, aur ye karte karte aur waha se aaj Bhagwan ki daya se Juhu main rehte hai."
He added, "Samajh mein nahi aata, lekin maine ye dekha hai jo apne sath imaandaari, mehanat se, aur lagan se kaam karta rehta hai aur maano na maano discipline se kaam karta rehta hai uske liye ye shahar bahut kamaal ka hai."
Akshay further emphasised that the city has lessons for everyone, including those on the wrong path, "Shaitani, badmashi, cheating aur frauds ye sab kahi na kahi neeche aa hi jaata hai."
Expressing gratitude, he said, "Iss shahar ne bahut kuch diya hai mere aur mere poore parivaar ko."
This heartfelt conversation highlighted Akshay Kumar's deep bond with Mumbai and served as an inspiring message for viewers.Get the latest entertainment updates from the Times of India, along with the latest Hindi movies, upcoming Hindi movies in 2026 , and Telugu movies.”
He recalled staying in a chawl in Sion Koliwada and shared, "Shurvat jo hoti hai vakai mein ye jo shahar hai na, ye kamaal ka shahar hai, iske mitti ke ander ek aisi cheez hai ki ye kisi ko bhi neeche se ek dum upar fek deti hai, aur kisi ko kabhi upar se ek dum neeche fek deti hai."
He also shared a glimpse of his humble beginnings, "Main jaha pe rehta tha, waha bhada tha 75 rupees mahine ka, par vo bhi thodi mushkil ho jaati thi, aur ye karte karte aur waha se aaj Bhagwan ki daya se Juhu main rehte hai."
He added, "Samajh mein nahi aata, lekin maine ye dekha hai jo apne sath imaandaari, mehanat se, aur lagan se kaam karta rehta hai aur maano na maano discipline se kaam karta rehta hai uske liye ye shahar bahut kamaal ka hai."
Akshay further emphasised that the city has lessons for everyone, including those on the wrong path, "Shaitani, badmashi, cheating aur frauds ye sab kahi na kahi neeche aa hi jaata hai."
Expressing gratitude, he said, "Iss shahar ne bahut kuch diya hai mere aur mere poore parivaar ko."
This heartfelt conversation highlighted Akshay Kumar's deep bond with Mumbai and served as an inspiring message for viewers.Get the latest entertainment updates from the Times of India, along with the latest Hindi movies, upcoming Hindi movies in 2026 , and Telugu movies.”
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