MUMBAI: Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar, recently on his quiz reality show Wheel of Fortune Akshay shared a cherished memory from his own early days in the industry, recalling his late father and his immense love and motivation for the superstar.
He said, “Mere father, jab tak woh zinda the, unki death 2000 mein huyi thi. Tab tak mere jo bhi films release hoti thi, woh logon ko pakad pakad kar le jaate the aur meri film unhe dikhate the. Har film unhone mere 18 se 20 baar dekhi hogi.”
Akshay added that it was a father’s unconditional love that made him the person that he is today.
The actor shared his emotional story as the starcast of the recent hit Gujarati movie Laalo appeared on the show.
Playing the flute, Akshay introduced and welcomed the film’s cast including Shruhad Goswami , Reeva Rachh, and Karan Joshi , along with director Ankit Sakhiya on the show.
While welcoming them, he shared the deeply moving and inspiring journey behind the film, speaking with admiration about how three friends pursued their dream of making a movie despite having no money, armed with nothing but an unshakable belief in each other.