Abbas Mustan bhai made me a ‘Khiladi‘, says Akshay Kumar; In a reply to a post by Abbas Mastan Bhai to Akshay in which he wrote Dear Akshay Kumar Today is 28 years since the release of Khiladi, our first film together. Feeling nostalgic. Remembering the entire team especially Johny Lever. Akshay Kumar was quick to reply – he said
How can I forget Abbas Mustan bhai…it’s not just a film for me but a stepping stone in my career, a title which is now synonymous with me. Thank you for giving me #Khiladi
Dear @akshaykumar,
Today it’s 28 years since the release of Khiladi, our first film together. Feeling nostalgic. Remembering the entire team specially @iamjohnylever bhai 🌹🌹🤗🤗❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/wdkiQPirCB— Abbas Mustan (@theabbasmustan) June 5, 2020
And, this is what Akshay Kumar replied.
How can I forget Abbas Mustan bhai…it’s not just a film for me but a stepping stone in my career, a title which is now synonymous with me. Thank you for giving me #Khiladi 🙏🏻 https://t.co/VEpiUBpQyu
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) June 5, 2020
The actor who has been busy supporting various efforts by the government to fight the COVID challenge, recently, shared a video as #IndiaFightsCorona,a short film from me to you about getting back to work but only when ur city/state officials advise you to do so.And don’t forget to do it safely!चलो India,बदलकर अपना व्यवहार,करें कोरोना पर वारl #SwachhBharatSwasthBharat @narendramodi @PMOIndia @swachhbharat
As #IndiaFightsCorona,a short film from me to you about getting back to work but only when ur city/state officials advise you to do so.And don’t forget to do it safely!चलो India,बदलकर अपना व्यवहार,करें कोरोना पर वारl #SwachhBharatSwasthBharat@narendramodi @PMOIndia @swachhbharat pic.twitter.com/HFJ1OswoOl
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) June 4, 2020
Akshay’s Khiladi Kumar tag became so popular that it gave birth to a series of films – seven to be precise. These included Main Khiladi Tu Anari (1994), Sabse Bada Khiladi (1995), Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi (1996), Mr and Mrs Khiladi (1997), International Khiladi (1999), Khiladi 420 (2000) and Khiladi 786 (2012).