Akshay Kumar left the set of Bigg Boss 18 without filming due to scheduling conflicts, as Salman Khan clarified during the grand finale.
January 20, 2025: During the grand finale of Bigg Boss 18, host Salman Khan addressed why Akshay Kumar, who was scheduled to promote his upcoming film Sky Force, left the set without shooting. Akshay was joined by debutant Veer Pahariya to promote the high-stakes thriller but exited before filming began.
Salman Khan on Akshay’s Departure
After announcing Eisha Singh’s elimination alongside Veer Pahariya, Salman explained, “Akki (Akshay Kumar) was here to promote his film, but I got a little late, and he had to leave for another function.”
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According to reports by HT City, Akshay, known for his punctuality, arrived on set around 2:15 PM, but Salman’s delayed arrival clashed with Akshay’s scheduled test screenings for Jolly LLB 3. After waiting for an hour, Akshay reportedly left, despite multiple calls requesting him to return.
About Sky Force
Directed by Sandeep Kewlani and Abhishek Kapur, Sky Force is set for release on January 24, just ahead of Republic Day. The action-packed thriller stars Akshay Kumar as an Air Force officer on a revenge mission. The film also features Veer Pahariya, Sara Ali Khan, and Nimrat Kaur.
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Bigg Boss 18 Finale Highlights
Meanwhile, Bigg Boss 18 crowned Karan Veer Mehra as its winner. Salman announced the result after midnight, with Karan defeating Vivian Dsena in a closely fought finale. Fitness influencer Rajat Dalal finished third, while other finalists included Avinash Mishra, Chum Darang, and Eisha Singh. The show, airing on Colors and JioCinema, concluded its latest season with a star-studded finale.
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