A surprising story from Bollywood recently caught everyone’s attention. A top actor reportedly left a film shoot midway to perform at a private wedding, for just a few minutes, for a hefty Rs 20 lakh.
The actor in question was none other than
Akshay Kumar, one of India’s biggest and most bankable stars. Known for hits like 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa,' 'Singh is Kinng,' 'Kesari,' and many more. He shared the story during the season 3 finale of 'The Great Indian Kapil Show,' leaving fans both amused and amazed.
Akshay left the 'Mujhse Shaadi Karogi' shoot to perform at a wedding
During the shoot of 'Mujhse Shaadi Karogi,' which starred
Salman Khan and
Priyanka Chopra, Akshay received an unexpected offer to perform at a wedding at the same time as the film shoot. The organizers were ready to pay him Rs 20 lakh for just a few minutes on stage.
The shoot that day was being choreographed by
Farah Khan and also featured Salman Khan. Akshay decided to seize the opportunity. To leave without attracting attention, he told Farah that he needed a break as he wasn’t feeling well. His security guard was ready with a motorcycle. Akshay hopped on, rode to the wedding, performed, collected his check, and returned to the film set, all without anyone on set suspecting.
He recalled the incident with a smile, “Fatafat piche maine apne security guard ko ready rakha hua tha. Motorcycle li, uske piche baith gaya aur karte karte airport tak yaha baju mein fatafat show kiya, apna check liya aur waha se nikla…”
Akshay Kumar’s net worth
Stories like these add to Akshay Kumar’s legend. From modest beginnings to becoming one of India’s richest stars, with a net worth of around Rs 2,700 crore as reported by Forbes.
Akshay Kumar on the work front
Akshay’s latest film, 'Jolly LLB 3,' starring
Arshad Warsi, recently released in the cinemas. Apart from that, he is busy with multiple projects. He has teamed up with Saif Ali Khan for a new film titled 'Haiwaan,' directed by Priyadarshan. He is also working on 'Bhoot Bangla,' a horror-comedy, and the much-anticipated 'Hera Pheri 3.'
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