Akshay Kumar recalls slipped disc incident while lifting a 192 kgs wrestler for 'Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar reminisced about a challenging moment from his past, revealing a memorable yet painful incident during the shooting of the 1996 action-packed film 'Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi'.
Speaking on the 'BeerBiceps' podcast, Akshay Kumar recounted the harrowing experience of suffering a slipped disc while executing a daring stunt for the film.

The incident unfolded during a fight sequence where Akshay Kumar, in his role as the protagonist, had to lift a wrestler who portrayed the character of Undertaker. Weighing a staggering 192 kilograms at the time, the wrestler posed a formidable challenge for Akshay Kumar. Undeterred, the determined actor took on the task, declaring, "I lifted him, I was mad."

However, the physical strain of the stunt took its toll on Kumar's back, leading to a slipped disc just three days later. Reflecting on the ordeal, Akshay Kumar humorously remarked, "I and my back remember the film vividly."
Interestingly, as 'Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi' celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2021, Akshay Kumar disclosed that it was wrestler Brian Lee, not the legendary Undertaker (Mark William Calaway), who portrayed the character in the film. This revelation prompted a playful response from Undertaker, who jokingly challenged Akshay Kumar to a "real match," to which the actor responded in good humor, citing concerns about his insurance.

Directed by Umesh Mehra, 'Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi' marked the fourth installment in the popular Khiladi series and featured a star-studded cast including Raveena Tandon and Rekha in pivotal roles.