Bollywood star Akshay Kumar recently made headlines when he left the set of Bigg Boss 18 without shooting with Salman Khan. Addressing the incident, Akshay clarified that Salman was not to blame for his early departure.
Speaking to the media, Akshay said, “He (Salman Khan) was not late. I reached there, and he came a little later because he had some personal work. Then we spoke about it, and he told me that he was about 35-40 minutes late, but I had to go somewhere. So, we spoke about it, and I left. Veer (Pahariya) was there.”
What Happened on the Set?
Akshay Kumar was scheduled to promote his upcoming film Sky Force during the grand finale of Bigg Boss 18. However, he left before the shoot due to a scheduling conflict. On the finale episode, Salman Khan explained, “Akki (Akshay Kumar) was on the set to promote his forthcoming film, but I got a little late, and he had to leave for another function.”
About Sky Force
Set to release on January 24, 2025, just before Republic Day, Sky Force is a high-stakes action thriller centered around the Indian Air Force. Akshay Kumar stars as an Air Force officer on a revenge mission following the death of fellow soldiers.
Key details about the film:
- Director: Sandeep Kewlani and Abhishek Kapur
- Cast:
- Akshay Kumar: Lead role as an IAF officer
- Veer Pahariya: Debut role as another IAF officer
- Sara Ali Khan: Veer’s wife
- Nimrat Kaur: Pivotal role
Akshay’s Promotions for Sky Force
In the capital to promote the film, Akshay Kumar interacted with the media, sharing his excitement about the project. Fans are eagerly awaiting the film, which is expected to blend action, patriotism, and intense drama.