Behind the glamour of Bollywood shoots lie moments of pure mischief that become legends. Bhumi Pednekar got a firsthand taste during ‘Toilet: Ek Prem Katha’ when Akshay Kumar turned a simple bike ride into a heart-pounding prank.
On ‘Wheel of Fortune,’ Bhumi opened up about her phobia of speedy bikes. Akshay, ever the prankster, picked up on it during filming. He probed her fear casually, and she admitted it freely, thankful for no high-octane scenes.
Riding pillion felt safe at first—Akshay drove smoothly. Suddenly, he yelled, ‘Hold on!’ and sped up dramatically. Terror gripped Bhumi; she clutched desperately, body rigid with fright. ‘I was just remembering God, praying we’d make it,’ she said.
Akshay burst into laughter on the show, joining the hosts in mirth. This prank underscores the playful dynamics between co-stars, fostering team spirit amid grueling schedules.
Fans love these revelations, offering glimpses into off-screen fun. Bhumi’s wide-eyed scare story proves Akshay’s reputation as Bollywood’s king of pranks, keeping sets lively and memorable.
