It is no secret that Bollywood’s eternal ‘Khiladi’ Akshay Kumar was a true-blue casanova before he tied the knot with superstar Rajesh Khanna’s daughter, Twinkle Khanna, in 2001. The Sarfira actor is known to have dated beauties like Shilpa Shetty and Raveena Tandon before he took vows with Khanna. However, perhaps his least talked about love story is with actress Sheeba Akashdeep, who confessed to forming an immediate bond with ‘Khiladi Kumar’ after having chanced upon him on the sets of Mr. Bond.
In a recent conversation with Pinkvilla, former actress Sheeba Akashdeep opened up about her past romance with Akshay Kumar. When she was asked about her rumored dating life with the Sky Force star, the actress candidly shared, “When you are young and working in close proximity, ho jata hai ishq (you fall in love).” She explained that there was immediate liking and fondness between the two, saying, “Both fitness-crazy people… And family friends. My nani and his mom would play cards together.”
Sheeba also spoke about what she thinks may have possibly gone wrong between her and Akshay Kumar. Responding to the query, she shared, “We were both kids. I don’t even talk about it. I find it so funny. What’s there to talk about it? I don’t even remember much stuff from that time. It’s been over three decades.” This candid reflection showcases her view that young love often comes with its own set of challenges.
Moreover, Sheeba Akashdeep stated that she doesn’t really believe in staying pals with her exes. “Not when you are very young, very emotional. You are so emotional that you are unable to be normal after that for the longest time. Young love is very passionate and powerful and it’s like an explosion. So when that explosion happens, it has to come down… Friendship doesn’t survive,” she stated, providing a profound insight into the emotional turbulence of youthful relationships.
The actress, who shared the screen with mega movie star Salman Khan in 1992’s Suryavanshi, added, “There’s just too much invested in a relationship to be friends later. It just doesn’t happen, unless you are really mature.” This reflection on love, maturity, and emotional investment resonates with many who have experienced similar challenges in their own young relationships.
As Sheeba reminisces about her passionate young love affair with Akshay Kumar, the significance of these experiences continues to shape her views on relationships. The revelations not only shed light on Akshay Kumar’s past but also reflect the intricate emotional layers that young love often entails, making it a relatable tale for many.
