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Akshay Kumar's Shocking Confession: "I've Never Read a Book in My Life"

Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar humorously confessed on his show *Wheel of Fortune* that he has never read a single book in his life. This admission is particularly ironic as his wife, Twinkle Khanna, is a prolific bestselling author who reads daily. Kumar stated he prefers to "read faces," claiming no book is better than a face. The moment came during an interaction with a contestant who is a writer, highlighting the contrast within his own household.

Key Points: Akshay Kumar Never Read a Book, Wife Twinkle Khanna is Author

  • Candid TV show confession
  • Contrast with wife's literary career
  • Believes in "reading faces"
  • Audience finds admission amusing
  • Twinkle Khanna's successful reinvention
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Akshay Kumar confesses that he has 'never read a book in life though his wife Twinkle Khanna is an author'

Bollywood's Akshay Kumar confesses he has never read a book, despite wife Twinkle Khanna being a bestselling author. Watch on Wheel of Fortune.

"By God, I haven't read even one book. I have only read faces. - Akshay Kumar"

Mumbai Februar, y 18

Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar made a surprising yet humorous confession on the upcoming episode of his quiz reality show Wheel of Fortune, revealing that he has never read a single book in his life, even though his wife, Twinkle Khanna, is a bestselling author who makes sure to read atleast one book every day.

During an interaction with contestant Yash on the show, Akshay said, "Aapko pata hai maine zindagi mein aaj tak ek bhi kitab nahi padhi hai. Main chehre padhta hoon. Sach bataun, meri wife writer hain aur mujhe lagta hai woh din mein ek kitab zaroor padhti hain. By God, maine ek bhi kitab nahi padhi. Maine sirf chehre padhe hain. Sach kehta hoon, chehre se badiya kitab koi nahi hoti. (You know, I have not read a single book in my entire life. I read faces. Honestly, my wife is a writer and I think she reads at least one book every day. By God, I haven't read even one book. I have only read faces. I truly believe there is no book better than a face"You know, I have not read a single book in my entire life. I read faces. Honestly, my wife is a writer and I think she reads at least one book every day. By God, I haven't read even one book. I have only read faces. I truly believe there is no book better than a face.)

His candid admission left the live audience amused, especially owing to the fact that Twinkle Khanna, post her stunt in Bollywood has turned into a successful author.

The moment came after contestant Yash introduced himself. A Marine Engineer by profession, Yash revealed he has spent a decade writing cartoon scripts and anchoring for the Mumbai Indians. He has written projects for Rohit Shetty's Golmaal, Little Singham and Simmba, joking that he now hopes to write for Sooryavanshi too.

Impressed, Akshay quipped, "So basically, you are a writer," before making his 'no book reading' confession.

Talking about Twinkle Khanna's Bollywood journey, the actress who starred in films like Barsaat, Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai and Baadshah, stepped away from acting after her marriage to Akshay Kumar. She later reinvented herself as a successful columnist and author, penning bestselling books.

She is also an interior designer and recently turned a talk show host with her show Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle that she co-hosted with Bollywood actress Kajol.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Typical Akshay Kumar 😂! Always keeps it real. "I read faces" – what a line! In a way, he's right. In our daily lives in India, especially in business or even arranging marriages, reading people is more important than any book. But bhai, maybe give Mrs. Funny Bones a chance!
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Ananya R
This is actually so sweet in a way? They balance each other out perfectly. He's the action hero who reads faces, she's the intellectual author. Different strokes for different folks. As long as they're happy and respect each other's passions, who are we to judge? 💖
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Vikram M
Not surprised at all. Many successful people from his generation focused on practical skills, not book learning. He built an empire with hard work and discipline. Reading books isn't the only path to knowledge or success. His life is his book!
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Sarah B
As someone who loves to read, this makes me a little sad. Twinkle Khanna's columns and books are so witty and insightful. Imagine the dinner table conversations! But hey, to each their own. Maybe he's an auditory learner and she tells him all the good stories.
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Karthik V
This is peak Indian husband-wife dynamic 😄. One is all about *gyan* and literature, the other is about action and *practicality*. Reminds me of my own parents. Mum reads everything, Dad hasn't touched a book since college. But they're a great team. More power to them!

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