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Akshay Kumar Recalls Struggling Days with Parmeet Sethi Outside Subhash Ghai's Office

Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar reminisced about his early struggling days, recalling how he and actor Parmeet Sethi would wait outside filmmaker Subhash Ghai's office hoping for work. During a fun interaction on his show with guest Archana Puran Singh, he confessed to mischievously stealing items like light bulbs as a child. Archana reacted to a story about her allegedly stealing a hotel bathrobe, challenging Akshay to provide proof. The conversation also touched upon their later successful collaboration in the 1999 superhit film 'Dhadkan', which also starred Shilpa Shetty.

Key Points: Akshay Kumar Shares Struggling Days Story with Parmeet Sethi

  • Recalls waiting outside Subhash Ghai's office
  • Shares nostalgic struggle with Parmeet Sethi
  • Confesses to childhood thefts
  • Archana Puran Singh reacts to bathrobe story
  • Revisits the hit film 'Dhadkan'
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Akshay Kumar recalls struggling days outside Subhash Ghai's office with Parmeet Sethi

Akshay Kumar recalls waiting for work with Parmeet Sethi, shares childhood theft confessions, and reminisces about 'Dhadkan' on his show.

"Aapko pata hain aapke husband aur maine saath mein struggle kiya hain. - Akshay Kumar"

Mumbai, April 10

Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar, recalled his struggling days with actor Parmeet Sethi, decades ago.

During a fun interaction with Archana Puran Singh, who appeared on the show hosted by Akshay as a guest, Akshay recalled waiting outside ace filmmaker Subhash Ghai's office as a struggler, where he would often meet Parmeet who was also trying his luck

Sharing the nostalgic memory with Archana's husband and actor Parmeet Sethi. Akshay said, "Aapko pata hain aapke husband aur maine saath mein struggle kiya hain."

He revealed, "Mujhe abhi bhi yaad hain, woh aur main Subhash Ghai ke office mein struggle karne gaye the."

"Us waqt hum baat karte the 'kaam nahi mil raha hain, kuch nahi mil raha hain. It was such tough yet good old days"

Archana then added that later they worked together in the superhit film Dhadkan.

The episode starred Rajkummar Rao, Archana Puran Singh, and Sanya Malhotra.

Whilst in the game, Akshay Kumar made a funny confession and admitted that during one of Archana Puran Singh's shows, he himself had heard that she had once stolen a bathrobe from a hotel.

Reacting to this, Archana Puran Singh challenged him and said, "Tu mujhe footage dikha de, main tujhe Madh Island ka bangla de dungi."

Akshay then revealed how he has mischievousously stolen things as a child from his own home.

Confessing it, he said, "Maine churaya hain bachpan mein. Mummy paise deti thi bulb le aa, aur main kya karta tha woh paise jeb mein daal deta tha. Mujhe abhi bhi yaad hai ek hotel tha Juhu mein, naam nahi le sakta. Lift mein jao, bulb lage hue the, toh main do bulb le leta tha chup chaap."

"Kapda liya, do bulb nikal liye aur lekar ghar aata tha, aur paise apni jeb mein rakh ke bahut khush hota tha. Yeh kaam maine kiya hai aur imaandari se bola hain."

Talking about the movie Dhadkan, along with Akshay Kumar and Parmeet Sethi it also start at Shilpa Shetty, Sunil Shetty, Mahima Chaudhary.

The movie which released in 1999, is still loved for its story line and more for its songs.

- IANS

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Priya S
Haha, the story about stealing bulbs and a bathrobe is so funny and relatable! We've all done silly things as kids. Love how candid he is. Dhadkan is still one of my favorite movies, the songs are evergreen! ❤️
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Rohit P
Respect for Archana Puran Singh's quick comeback - "Tu mujhe footage dikha de, main tujhe Madh Island ka bangla de dungi." That's peak Mumbai wit right there! 😂 These behind-the-scenes stories are gold.
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Sarah B
It's fascinating to hear these stories. The struggle phase seems to be a common thread for so many successful actors, not just in India but everywhere. Makes their success stories even more meaningful.
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Nikhil C
While the stories are fun, I do hope the message for young aspirants is about the hard work, not the mischievous antics. The film industry is tough, and not everyone waiting outside an office makes it. A bit of a reality check is needed too.
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Kavya N
"Kaam nahi mil raha hai" – that feeling is so real for every young person starting their career in Mumbai. Akshay Kumar and Parmeet Sethi's journey from there to Dhadkan is just amazing. Timeless film!

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