The Indian film industry is full of glitz and glamour. However, what makes it more special are the stories that it generates. From behind the scenes to the personal lives of artists, everything grabs attention within no time. Among them, love affairs created the most chatter. While some gossip rumors fade over time, others become an iconic anecdote.
Director Suneel Darshan recently also opened up about this old story. The story is about the alleged affair between Priyanka Chopra and Akshay Kumar. The rumors initially appeared in the early 2000s because of the glowing on-screen chemistry between both stars. The duo worked together in various films such as Andaaz (2003), Aitraaz (2004), Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004), and Waqt: The Race Against Time (2005). However, as the rumors spread about their relationship, they stopped working together. Now, the director of the movie ‘Barsaat,’ in which they worked for the last time, opened up about their relationship.
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Suneel Darshan revealed that there are disputes at Akshay Kumar’s home due to rumors
Recently, speaking to Bollywood Bubble, Suneel Darshan discussed his relationship with Akshay Kumar and how he signed him to work on blockbuster movies. When asked about Akshay Kumar’s decision to withdraw from Barsaat, Suneel disclosed that it was because of a family dispute at Akshay’s home. He was cited as saying:
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Ab toh gaana YouTube pe hai. Maine Akshay aur Priyanka ka shoot…woh film shoot hui thi, I know. Haan, woh shoot hui thi film. Aur ek point aisa aaya ki uski personal life mein kaafi turbulence aa gayi thi.
Suneel Darshan subtly hinted at Akshay Kumar and Priyanka Chopra’s rumored affair
According to Suneel Darshan, Akshay requested him if he could leave the movie because he was having a lot of problems in his personal life. In an indirect reference to Akshay’s affair with Priyanka, Suneel Darshan disclosed that married performers bear more responsibilities, but they are also human beings who make mistakes. Speaking about this, he says,
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Toh usne mujhe poocha ki, ‘Bhai, agar yeh mere bina ho sake, personal issues ki wajah se…’ Toh main toh yeh maanta hoon ki actors ko bohot responsible hona chahiye, aur shaadishuda aadmiyon ko toh aur bhi zyada responsible hona chahiye. Lekin kya hota hai, galti karna insaan ki fitrat hoti hai — aur producer ko maar khana uski taqdeer mein hota hai.
Suneel Kumar revealed why he removed Akshay Kumar from the film
When asked why he let Akshay depart rather than replace Priyanka Chopra, Suneel Darshan revealed,
Yeh mera faisla tha, kyunki main chahta tha ki Priyanka Chopra ko us haadse ki responsibility ka onus na doon. Aur main sochta tha, bhai, jiska mere se gehra sambandh tha — jitna bhi tha — woh toh Akshay hi kehta tha ki ‘main tujhe apna kya samajhta hoon’… Woh toh us waqt shayad kisi tape mein mil bhi jaaye. Baaki, maine socha ki yeh hi better hai ki Priyanka ko continue karein, aur jisne mujhe option diya hai, usse replace karein.
Suneel Darshan earlier claimed Twinkle Khanna left home because of Priyanka Chopra
In an interview with the YouTube channel Friday Talkies last year, Suneel discussed a similar topic. At that time, he also disclosed that Twinkle left their home because of Priyanka. Speaking about this, he said,
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Kuch blunder aise ho chuke thay (He did some blunders). Some rumors about Priyanka Chopra and Akshay Kumar started doing the rounds, and Twinkle had left his home. As an actor, you have to be responsible. If your wife has been an actress, she knows everything about the industry, and she has also worked with all the big stars. She knew everything.
Furthermore, he said that he didn’t blame Priyanka Chopra for what happened. He said,
I don’t blame Priyanka Chopra for this. She was doing what was in her own interest.
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