Mumbai, March 4 Actor Akshay Kumar praised Radhika Madan during a special Holi-themed episode of "Wheel of Fortune," calling her his favorite co-actor and lauding her acting skills.
Celebrating the festive spirit with color and music, Akshay made an energetic appearance on stage with Radhika.
Addressing the audience, he said, "We celebrate the festival of Holi with our favorite people, that is why I have come here with my favorite co-actor."
Further praising Radhika, Akshay added, "I have worked with her in a film. She is among those co-actors who compel you to give your best performance. When she performs, my own performance automatically begins to elevate. I start understanding all aspects of acting. It feels as if I have just graduated from a big acting institute."
Further, Akshay asked her how long she had been working.
When Radhika replied that it had been seven to eight years, he said, "I am very choosy about crediting somebody for their acting skills, but I would consider her a very good actor in our film industry."
Talking about Akshay and Radhika, the two shared screen space in the film "Sarfira," which was released in 2024.
Directed by Sudha Kongara, the film is the Hindi adaptation of the acclaimed Tamil movie "Soorarai Pottru."
In "Sarfira," Akshay played the role of Vir Mhatre, a man aiming to make affordable air travel accessible to the common man. Radhika portrayed the role of his strong-willed and supportive wife, Rani.
The film revolved around ambition, resilience, and breaking barriers in the aviation industry.
It also showcased the emotional and motivational journey of its primary characters.
