In an upcoming episode of the quiz reality show Wheels of Fortune, actress Bhumi Pednekar revealed a childhood incident where she witnessed a film shoot in an under-construction building. She recalled seeing Akshay Kumar perform a stunt on a bike for a movie named ‘Insaaf’, starring Shilpa Shetty as the heroine. Bhumi expressed how this moment inspired her to manifest her dream of becoming an actor and working with Akshay Kumar.
‘Toilet: Ek Prem Katha’, a social comedy-drama released on August 11, 2017, was highlighted during the show discussion. Directed by Shree Narayan Singh and produced by Akshay Kumar and Neeraj Pandey, the film featured Akshay Kumar and Bhumi Pednekar in lead roles, supported by Anupam Kher and Sudhir Pandey. The storyline revolves around Keshav, played by Akshay Kumar, who confronts societal taboos to build a toilet and save his marriage with Jaya, portrayed by Bhumi Pednekar.
The movie, inspired by real-life events, aimed to promote the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. It delves into the importance of sanitation, dignity, and women’s rights in rural India, delivering a powerful message through a domestic issue. ‘Toilet: Ek Prem Katha’ received positive responses at the box office, earning acclaim for the performances of Akshay Kumar and Bhumi Pednekar.
