On the personal front, the actor has been married to Twinkle Khanna since decades, and together, the couple are parents to son Aarav and daughter Nitara, both of whom stay away from the spotlight, with Aarav studying abroad, and rarely papped.
Earlier, while appearing on a reality show, Akshay said that he gives his kids as normal an upbringing as possible. He was quoted as saying, “You won’t believe it, till today I can afford, my whole family can afford to go on a first class, my son goes in economy. He sits behind. Me and my wife sit ahead,” the Khel Khel Mein star said. He added that both his kids need to know that they will not get anything easy in life, just because their father is well off.
On the work front, Raaj Shaandilyaa, who is currently promoting his upcoming film, ‘Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video’, starring Rajkummar Rao and Triptii Dimri, recently confirmed that he is working on something with Akshay Kumar.
In an interview with PInkvilla, the director mentioned that he was in talks with Akshay about ‘Hera Pheri 3’, but the project didn’t pan out, leading him to focus on ‘Dream Girl 2’. While he didn’t grasp the plot of ‘Hera Pheri 3’ at the time, he has since been working on a new script for Akshay Kumar. Raaj revealed that this new project has a similar vibe to the Hera Pheri franchise and plans to present it to Kumar soon.
Raaj described his new project as a chaotic, three-character film with a vibe reminiscent of Hera Pheri. He emphasised that the script he’s developed for Akshay, Paresh Rawal, and another key actor captures the essence of the Hera Pheri franchise. He noted that the script is grounded and relatable, asserting that successful comedy hinges on creating characters that resonate with the audience and spark genuine laughter.
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While on Akshay, in a recent conversation with Entertainment Live, Vivek praised Akshay’s dedication to fitness. He recounted a memorable workout session where Akshay invited him to join at 4:30 in the morning. Vivek was impressed by Akshay’s elaborate setup, including monkey bars and various equipment, and was struck by Akshay’s intense enthusiasm and skill, including climbing a coconut tree. Vivek described Akshay as a true fitness enthusiast and an inspiration. “He was jumping, climbing, hanging, doing somersaults. Then he asked me to climb a coconut tree. He’s incredibly fitness-oriented, a total fitness freak. He’s truly inspirational,” Vivek added.
The ‘Prince’ actor shared a humorous anecdote about Akshay Kumar’s strict schedule. During a dinner at Akshay’s house with Riteish Deshmukh, Akshay left abruptly at 9:30 PM, leaving his guests wondering where he had gone. They waited until 11 PM, only to be told by Akshay’s wife, Twinkle Khanna, that Akshay had gone to bed and they should head home.
