New Delhi: Akshay Kumar, apparently the fittest actor in Bollywood today, loves adventures in reel as well real life. The Khiladi Kumar recently shot a feature film with British adventurer Bear Grylls in Discovery channel’s ‘Into The Wild With Bear Grylls.’
As the two explored deep jungles in the wild, the actor got a surprising drink – elephant poop tea.
The ‘Sooryavanshi’ actor took to Twitter to share the action-packed trailer of the upcoming episode of the show. It has a found a strong chord with audience and is making waves.
“I visualized stiff challenges prior to #IntoTheWildWithBearGrylls but @bearGrylls completely surprised me with the elephant poop tea. What a day @DiscoveryIn @DiscoveryPlusIn,” he tweeted.
Shot at Bandipur Tiger Reserve, ‘Into The Wild with Bear Grylls and Akshay Kumar’, will follow all military-style drills, with former British military personnel Bear Grylls taking charge along with fit and agile Akshay Kumar, son of a military officer, and somebody who has donned multiple hats, including that of an actor, producer, martial artist and philanthropist.
Talking about shooting with Bear Grylls for the show, Bollywood’s ‘Khiladi’ termed the experience as a “humbling” one.
“I have always admired Bear Grylls for his energy, passion and what he has stood for all these years. It was a humbling experience being with him in the wild as he went about unfolding one challenge after another. It is different out there, as compared to movie sets, as there is no back-up – that sense of realism is very overpowering,” said Akshay Kumar.
I visualized stiff challenges prior to #IntoTheWildWithBearGrylls but @bearGrylls completely surprised me with the elephant poop tea ? What a day ?? @DiscoveryIn @DiscoveryPlusIn pic.twitter.com/m6YfQXmCcM
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) August 31, 2020
Grylls on the other hand, lauded the Bollywood superstar’s “humility” and his easy approach.
“I did my homework prior to meeting Akshay, and knew he is a superstar, but what struck me the most during our time together, was his humility, his easy approach – he is, at heart, still that guy next door. Lots of commonalities between the two of us – including passion towards fitness, dedication to family et al, I really enjoyed being with him,” said Grylls.
“Akshay’s eyes lit-up with the mention of a new challenge and believe me, not many celebrities, across the world, have reacted so warmly to some harsh tasks that I can conjure,” added Grylls.
The show will premiere on September 11 on Discovery Plus App and September 14 on Discovery Channel.
