Watch: Akshay Kumar forgets Aneet Padda, Ahaan Panday’s names, says they got lucky with Saiyaara

Akshay Kumar. Pic via Yogen Shah

Akshay Kumar is currently basking in the success of Welcome to the Jungle. The actor was recently seen with director Ahmed Khan promoting his film, during which he spoke about what makes films successful. During the conversation, he referred to Aneet Padda and Ahaan Panday's breakthrough hit, Saiyaara, saying it succeeded because of pure luck.

Akshay Kumar forgets Aneet Padda and Ahaan Panday's name

During a conversation with ANI, Akshay Kumar can be heard saying, "If it is in the destiny of the film, it runs successfully one way or the other." He then went on to say, "Recently, the film came out with the new boy and new girl, what was that film."

After Ahmed Khan reminded him of the film's name, he went on to say, "Yes, Saiyaara. Which event did the film have. I want to ask, what event did the film have. There was no event. It's just that its songs worked and the romance in the film worked. That caught on. The boy and the girl performed well and they were lucky that the film took off."

Akshay Kumar on Saiyaara

Earlier, when Saiyaara was released in 2025, Akshay had praised the film. While talking to Hindustan Times about the movie, he said, "I think it's the best thing that has happened. Humari Hindi film industry ke liye bohot acchi baat hai ki ek newcomer, naya ladka nayi ladki, ki film chal gayi hai.(It's a great thing for our Hindi film industry that a film featuring a new boy and a new girl, both newcomers, has become a success). I think I welcome them and I am very happy. Sacchi main keh raha hoon (I am saying the truth), it is such a good thing. Vaise bhi ab main dekh raha hoon humari industry main ahiste ahiste karke filme chalna shuru hui hain (Anyway, I've noticed that films in our industry have slowly started doing well again)."

He added, "It's a good sign. Ek newcomer ki film itni chalna bohot hi badi baat hai (It's a big thing if a newcomer's film work so well). I really welcome them to the industry. They have done a good job. Mere ek cousin ne dekhi thi, maine abhi tak nahi dekhi hai. Main zaroor jaake dekhoonga (One of my cousins has seen it, but I haven't yet. I'll definitely go and watch it)". But my cousin really enjoyed it, and both the boy and girl are amazing. Mohit Suri has done an excellent job, and uske jo songs ke choices hain (the song choices), that is amazing."