Akshay Kumar Love Story: When Khiladi Kumar got thrashed for singing to his college crush!

Akshay Kumar, just dropped a bombshell on 'Wheel of Fortune India', sharing a hilarious story from his college days. Turns out, he and a friend once got a solid thrashing from neighbours for trying to serenade his crush outside her house!

Akshay Kumar's first love from his college days

On the show, Akshay shared the whole story. 'About 40 years ago, when I was in college, I really liked this one girl. I learned a song just for her, and my friend knew how to play the guitar. I'm telling you the truth, I went outside her house and sang while he played the guitar,' he said.

Akshay Kumar's romance turned into a disaster!

Akshay then revealed what happened next. As soon as they finished the song, the neighbours came out. 'We both got a proper beating,' Akshay said, laughing. He added that sometimes you have to face such problems when trying to win someone's heart. 

Akshay's name was linked to many heroines in the 90s

Before he married Twinkle, Akshay Kumar's name was often in the news for his relationships. Reports from the 1990s linked him with actresses like Pooja Batra, Ayesha Jhulka, Raveena Tandon, and Shilpa Shetty. Some reports even claimed he got engaged to a few of them before the relationships ended.

When did Akshay Kumar first meet Twinkle Khanna?

Akshay Kumar tied the knot with Twinkle Khanna on January 17, 2001. According to reports, they first met during a photoshoot. They grew closer while shooting for the film 'International Khiladi'. The couple now has two children, a son named Aarav and a daughter named Nitara. 

What is Wheel of Fortune India?

'Wheel of Fortune India' is a game show that Akshay Kumar is hosting. It's the Hindi version of the famous American game show 'Wheel of Fortune', which has been on air since 1975. The Indian version started on January 27, 2026. You can watch the show on Sony TV and the Sony LIV app.