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Mahesh Bhatt Recalls Akshay Kumar’s Building-to-Building Leap on Kapil Show Finale

Bhatt’s note on e Great InIndian Kapil Show finale spotlighted the 1998 Angaaray leap to underscore Kumar’s stunt‑first identity.

Overview

  • In a video message played on the finale, Mahesh Bhatt said Akshay Kumar performed a jump between buildings during Angaaray after the fight master proposed the stunt.
  • Bhatt recounted closing his eyes during the attempt and only turning back after hearing applause when Kumar landed safely.
  • He described weighing the scene’s impact against the risk of “losing a life,” crediting Kumar’s assurance before the take.
  • On the episode, Kumar said he considers himself a stuntman first, credited fight masters for safeguarding performers, and called the impulse to attempt such stunts a “high.”
  • Coverage noted his martial‑arts training and frequent comparisons to Tom Cruise, with no reports of injuries or safety probes, as Kumar promotes Jolly LLB 3 in theaters.