Have you ever wondered why some Bollywood superstars never share the screen together?
This is a question that often intrigues movie fans, especially when it comes to two of the industry's biggest names: Shah Rukh Khan and Akshay Kumar. Their refusal to work together isn't due to a feud or professional rivalry but for a reason that is both funny and surprising.
Shah Rukh Khan, known as the 'King of the industry', is renowned not just for his exceptional acting skills but also for his cordial relationships with co-stars and colleagues. He's always seen treating everyone around him with utmost respect. This makes the story of why he hasn't worked with Akshay Kumar all the more intriguing.
In a candid 2019 interview with a leading portal, Shah Rukh, fondly called the 'Pathaan actor', was questioned about the possibility of teaming up with Akshay Kumar. His response was straightforward yet unexpectedly humorous. Shah Rukh admitted that he simply couldn't match Akshay's early-riser routine. While both actors have made cameo appearances in each other's films, such as 'Heyy Babyy' and 'Dil Toh Pagal Hai', they've never taken on a full-length film together.
Shah Rukh humorously remarked to DNA India, "What do I say to this? I don’t wake up as early as him. I go to sleep when Akshay is waking up. His day starts early. By the time I start working, he is packing up and going home. So he can put in more hours of work. I’m a nocturnal person. Not many people are fond of shooting at night like me. It will be fun to act with Akshay. Dono set pe hi nahin milenge. Woh jaa raha hoga aur main aa raha hounga (laughs). He’ll be leaving the set, and I’ll be coming in. I would like to work like Akshay and with him, but our timings won’t match."
Akshay Kumar, known for his strict discipline, often talks about his 'early to bed, early to rise' routine. This habit has been a topic of discussion among his co-stars, as he's known for arriving on sets early and wrapping up his day before many even start.
As for their upcoming projects, Shah Rukh Khan is set to appear in Rajkumar Hirani's 'Dunki', releasing Christmas 2023. Meanwhile, Akshay Kumar's line-up includes titles like Rohit Shetty’s 'Singham Again', 'Soorarai Pottru Remake', 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan', 'Sky Force', and 'Shankara'.
What are your thoughts on Shah Rukh Khan’s quirky reason for not working with Akshay Kumar? This humorous revelation adds another layer to the fascinating world of Bollywood, where even superstars have their unique quirks and preferences.