Actor Chunky Pandey relives a memorable moment behind the scenes Akshay Kumar Which put him in an unexpectedly awkward situation while shooting a film. The actor shared the incident during his appearance on The Kapil Sharma Show, where he talked about a joke that unfolded during their collaboration.The topic came up when host Kapil Sharma asked him if he had ever pulled a prank in the industry. Chunky then narrates an incident that happened during the shooting of ‘Housefull’.
The restaurant plan turned into an unexpected situation
According to Chunky, the incident happened while shooting for ‘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 dinner, as the team enjoyed food and drinks together. However, things take a sudden turn when Akshay and the others quietly leave the scene, leaving Chunky behind without his knowledge.She shared, “Akshay took me to a restaurant in Italy, and he told everyone in the unit that he was treating everyone. So we went there, wined, dined and everything. I went to the bathroom because the bill was coming. I was in the bathroom, they all left. So when I came out of the bathroom, I thought Akshay must have paid the bill.”
Awkward moment at the restaurant
Chunky also revealed that he only realized what had happened when the restaurant staff approached him about the bill. The situation quickly became uncomfortable for him, as he was left with an unexpected responsibility. “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 turned out to be embarrassing, as he had no idea that he was being held back to deal with the payment situation alone.
Help comes after the incident
Chunky mentions that things get a little easier when filmmakers Sajid Khan and Sajid Nadiadwala return to the restaurant. Their arrival helped clear up misunderstandings and ensured that the matter was settled. He added that though the incident seemed awkward at the time, it later became a funny memory shared between the team during the shooting of ‘Housefull’.
About Housefull Franchise
The film Housefull directed by Sajid Khan is known for its comic storyline and large creative cast. Akshay Kumar was in the first installment. Ritesh DeshmukhArjun Rampal, Lara DuttaDeepika Padukone, and Jiah Khan in the lead roles, along with a supporting performance by Chunky Pandey, Boman IraniRandhir Kapoor, Lilith Dubey and Malaika Arora. Akshay Kumar’s next film is ‘Welcome to Jungle’.
