Actor Chunky Panday relives a memorable behind-the-scenes moment involving: Akshay Kumar which left him in an unexpectedly awkward situation during a film shoot. The actor shared the incident during his appearance on The Kapil Sharma Show, where he talked about a prank that happened during their relationship.The topic came up when host Kapil Sharma asked him if he has ever been pranked in the industry. Chunky then narrated an incident that happened during the filming of ‘Housefull’.
The restaurant plan turned into an unexpected situation
According to Chunky, the incident happened while shooting ‘Housefull’ in Italy, when Akshay Kumar invited the entire film unit for a meal at a restaurant. The gathering initially appeared to be a friendly get-together hosted by Akshay.Everything seemed normal during the dinner, as the team enjoyed the food and drinks. However, the situation suddenly changes when Akshay and the others quietly leave the venue, leaving Chunky without his knowledge.She shared, “Akshay took me to a restaurant in Italy, and he told everyone in the unit that he treats everyone. So we went there, drank wine, ate food, and everything. I went to the bathroom because the bill was about to come. While I was in the bathroom, they all left. So when I came out of the bathroom, I thought Akshay paid the bill.”
Awkward moment at the restaurant
Chunky revealed that he only realized what happened when the restaurant staff approached him about the bill. The situation quickly became uncomfortable for him, as he was left to handle an unexpected responsibility. He said, “The hotel manager came looking for me. He took me to the kitchen to wash the dishes,” he added. The actor explained that the moment became embarrassing, because he had no idea that he was left alone in the payment situation.
Support comes after the incident
Chunky mentions that the situation was eventually relieved when filmmakers Sajid Khan and Sajid Nadiadwala returned to the restaurant. Their arrival helped to resolve the misunderstanding and ensure that the matter was settled. He added that although the incident felt awkward at the time, it later became a funny memory shared by the team during the shooting of ‘Housefull’.
About the Housefull franchise:
The film Housefull, directed by Sajid Khan, is known for its comic storyline and large ensemble cast. The first installment featured Akshay Kumar, Riteish DeshmukhArjun Rampal, Lara DuttaDeepika Padukone, and Jiah Khan in key roles, with supporting performances by Chunky Panday, Boman IraniRandhir Kapoor, Lillete Dubey, and Malaika Arora. Akshay Kumar’s next is ‘Welcome to Jungle’.