Reflecting on my years spent in the captivating world of Bollywood, I have had the privilege to witness and work with some extraordinary talents. One such luminary is none other than the dynamic Akshay Kumar, an actor whose versatility knows no bounds. In a conversation with Siddharth Kannan on his YouTube channel, the director Pankaj Parashar shared an intriguing tale from their collaboration in Meri Biwi Ka Jawaab Nahin, a film that, though released much later than its production date, remains a testament to Akshay’s determination and growth as an actor.
Akshay Kumar is renowned in the movie world for his versatility. He’s appreciated for his spot-on comic delivery, articulate line readings, and powerful on-screen presence. Notably, Pankaj Parashar, who directed him in Meri Biwi Ka Jawaab Nahin alongside Sridevi, recounted an instance where Akshay was anxious during filming and needed 36 takes to deliver a single scene perfectly. This prompted Sridevi to urge the director to let him practice his lines more.
In a recent chat on Siddharth Kannan’s YouTube channel, Pankaj Parashar shared memories from when he directed Akshay Kumar alongside Sridevi early in Akshay’s career. The director disclosed that the actor from Welcome was quite enthusiastic but also anxious during scenes with Sridevi, who was a major star at the time in 1994.
He cited an instance of a courtroom scene where Kumar took 36 takes to get it right, which made Sridevi impatient. He recalled the situation and said, “She came and told me, ‘Make him (Akshay) rehearse yaar. He’s already on his 36th take.’ That happened because I refused to call it a shot. It was a courtroom scene with a long dialogue. If I split it, that would break an actor’s confidence. I told him to do it as long as it becomes ok.”
In the scene he described, it was me who noticed the actress from Mr. India taking her seat. The moment Kumar delivered his spot-on take, everyone erupted into applause for him. Parashar added that Sridevi, a seasoned actress with deep industry knowledge at the time, appreciated the budding talent of the actor from Housefull.
Akshay Kumar, renowned for his commitment to fitness and work ethic nowadays, has consistently remained dedicated throughout his career. A filmmaker noted that the actor has retained his down-to-earth demeanor and sense of humor since the beginning.
Pankaj shared that every day, he’d rise at five in the morning, rouse me as well, lead me up to the hilltops, and practice yoga with me. He demonstrated various poses, urging me to mimic them. His vitality was truly remarkable.
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2024-12-12 00:07