In a hilarious segment on ‘Wheel of Fortune,’ Akshay Kumar’s best friend from school days laid bare the superstar’s playful past. The actor, celebrated for his discipline and blockbuster hits, confessed to being a notorious troublemaker who led his pal astray academically.
The reunion episode had the audience in splits as Akshay introduced Jignesh, his companion from KG through ninth grade. ‘We were inseparable backbenchers,’ Akshay revealed. ‘And yeah, we both failed the same classes three times over.’ The admission drew cheers and gasps.
Probing further with a grin, Akshay asked, ‘Tell us, why the repeated flops?’ Jignesh didn’t hesitate: ‘Your fault entirely—I spent all my time with you instead of studying.’ Their banter painted a vivid picture of carefree youth.
Akshay then dished on Jignesh’s quirky obsession: scouring the town on his bike for sightings of girls. Jignesh flipped the script, quizzing viewers, ‘But who was actually spying—me or this guy?’ Akshay’s guffaws echoed through the studio.
This lighthearted revelation underscores Akshay’s loyalty to old friends. He often emphasizes never losing touch with those who knew him before fame.
Meanwhile, excitement builds for Akshay’s upcoming release ‘Bhoot Bangla.’ Under Priyadarshan’s direction, with a stellar cast including Tabu, Rajpal Yadav, and Paresh Rawal, the horror-comedy drops in cinemas on April 17, blending scares with signature humor.
