Akshay Kumar shares hilarious story of how his college crush once got him beaten up: 'I really liked that girl...’

Akshay Kumar recently spoke on national television about his college-time crush. With his trademark charm and humor, he recollects those youthful days, sharing stories that instantly captivated the audience and filled the set with laughter and nostalgia.

Akshay Kumar recalls his college memories

In the newest episode of Wheel of Fortune, a contestant’s short shayari started a fun and unexpected chat on the show. The talk soon turned into a debate about whether men really try hard to win someone’s heart. The contestant shared that men should try, but many don’t put in enough effort. His comment made Akshay Kumar reflect on his own love life, so he shared a personal story that caught everyone’s attention.




The 'Khiladi' actor shared, “Mujhe yaad hai, main apne time ki baat kar raha hoon. Aaj se kareeban 40 saal pehle main college mein tha, toh main ek ladki ko bahut chahta tha. Maine uske liye gaana seekha aur mera ek dost tha jisko guitar chalana aata tha. Main sacchi mein keh raha hoon, main uske ghar ke bahar jaake gaana gaya aur woh guitar baja raha tha. Maine gaana gaya, uske baad pata hai kya hua?" (I remember, I’m talking about my college days—around 40 years ago. There was a girl I really liked. I even learned a song for her, and one of my friends knew how to play the guitar. Honestly, I went outside her house, sang the song while he played the guitar. And do you know what happened after that?)

Akshay Kumar shares a hilarious twist

Holding the audience’s suspense for a bit, he eventually broke into laughter and said, “Uske jitne bhi neighbours the, unhone mujhe peeta. Hum dono ne maar khayi.” (All her neighbours beat me up. Both of us got scolded). His hilarious revelation had everyone bursting into laughter. He then jokingly added, “Mehnat zyada hone se bhi pitai hoti hai.” (Sometimes, trying too hard can also get you into trouble)

Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna’s strong bond

On the personal front, Akshay Kumar is married to actress-turned-authoress Twinkle Khanna. The duo got married on January 17, 2001, in a small ceremony with only close friends and family. At that time, Akshay was becoming a popular action hero, while Twinkle, daughter of Rajesh Khanna and Dimple Kapadia, had already worked in Hindi films. The couple became parents to their son Aarav in 2002 and welcomed their daughter Nitara in 2012.Get the latest entertainment updates from the Times of India, along with the latest Hindi movies, upcoming Hindi movies in 2026 , and Telugu movies.”