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Akshay Kumar & Actor Shared Bikes, Borrowed Jackets to Save Petrol Money
✍️ NDTV
🗓 07 Aug 2026, 07:36 AM
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Before reaching Bollywood fame, Akshay Kumar and a fellow actor shared bikes to cut petrol expenses and swapped jackets, revealing a humble start to the star's journey.
Akshay Kumar, now a household name in Bollywood, once shared a motorcycle with a fellow actor to slash petrol costs during the early days of his career.
The two friends also swapped jackets, a small but telling gesture that highlighted their frugality and camaraderie before either of them hit the big screen.
Such anecdotes underline the modest beginnings of many film stars, showing that even the biggest names often start with simple, shared resources.
The story, reported by NDTV, offers a glimpse into the practical steps Akshay Kumar took to sustain himself while pursuing his dream of becoming an actor.
The two friends also swapped jackets, a small but telling gesture that highlighted their frugality and camaraderie before either of them hit the big screen.
Such anecdotes underline the modest beginnings of many film stars, showing that even the biggest names often start with simple, shared resources.
The story, reported by NDTV, offers a glimpse into the practical steps Akshay Kumar took to sustain himself while pursuing his dream of becoming an actor.