Akshay Kumar, Vicky Kaushal NOT Fighting Over Film On Operation Sindoor: Twinkle Khanna
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Twinkle Khanna addressed rumours about her husband Akshay Kumar and Vicky Kaushal clashing over a film on Operation Sindoor.
Twinkle Khanna is known for her wit and sharp takes on current events, but even she isn't immune to the confusion that online rumours can spark. In her latest column for the Times of India, the author and former actor opened up about a recent claims involving her husband, actor Akshay Kumar, and the internet buzz around Operation Sindoor.
A few days ago, producer Uttam Maheshwari had announced a film titled Operation Sindoor, only to issue a quick apology after backlash. The buzz didn't end there — social media was soon flooded with claims that Akshay Kumar and Vicky Kaushal were clashing over the rights to make a film based on the same subject.
Twinkle, like many others, stumbled upon the rumours and decided to confront her husband. What followed was a humorous exchange that she recalled in her column.
'I can test paneer with an iodine solution — but what is the litmus test for the truth? I come across a flurry of tweets and I call the man of the house and start arguing. 'I just read that you are fighting with Vicky Kaushal over who gets to make a movie on Operation Sindoor.' He sighs and says, 'It's fake news and my leg is on fire, so I will call you later.' He really should devise better excuses if he just wants to hang up."
Twinkle soon realised Akshay wasn't exaggerating. When he returned home, it turned out he had suffered a minor injury on set. 'Apparently, his leg was truly on fire for a scene. Nowadays, it is so difficult to figure out what is true that I look at every piece of information suspiciously," she further wrote.
The film Operation Sindoor was announced by Nicky Vicky Bhagnani Films and The Content Engineer at a time when tensions between India and Pakistan were running high. The poster showcased a female soldier holding a rifle in one hand while applying sindoor on her forehead, set against a dramatic backdrop of tanks, explosions, and fighter jets.
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