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Iqbal Khan opens up about childhood obsession with Akshay Kumar’s action scenes
Updated On: 12 March, 2026 09:12 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Iqbal Khan appeared on Wheel of Fortune with friends Maniesh Paul and Karan Wahi to promote Yaadein. During the episode, Maniesh praised Iqbal’s martial arts skills while the actor shared how Akshay Kumar’s film Khiladi inspired childhood stunt attempts

A still from Wheel of Fortune
Sony SAB’s much-anticipated upcoming medical drama Yaadein continues to build excitement as its lead actor, Iqbal Khan, made a special appearance on Akshay Kumar's game show Wheel of Fortune to promote the show. Hosted by Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar, the episode turned into a lively affair as Iqbal was joined by his friends and fellow actors Maniesh Paul and Karan Wahi. Together, the trio brought warmth, wit and camaraderie to the stage while giving audiences a glimpse into the emotional world of Yaadein.
Maniesh Paul's fan moment with Akshay Kumar
Amidst the fun moments and playful banter, Maniesh went on to share that Iqbal is a huge fan of Akshay Kumar and is exceptionally skilled in judo and karate, with flying kicks that are impressively accurate. Maniesh shared, “There’s one thing Iqbal is feeling shy and not saying it, but I want to tell you that he’s very good at judo and karate and he can do flying kicks just like professionals.”

