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'He ate all my money': Farah Khan jokes about Akshay Kumar's helicopter commute during Tees Maar Khan
Updated On: 16 June, 2026 01:11 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Farah Khan recalled that Akshay Kumar travelled to the Tees Maar Khan set by helicopter every day because the location was far from Mumbai. Joking about the added expense, she said the actor "ate all my money," while fondly remembering their collaboration

Akshay Kumar and Farah Khan (Picture via X)
Filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan recently shared a humorous behind-the-scenes anecdote about working with actor Akshay Kumar on the 2010 film Tees Maar Khan. During a conversation on her YouTube channel, Farah recalled how Akshay's daily commute to the film's set significantly increased the production's expenses.
Farah Khan reveals Akshay Kumar used to travel by helicopter
Speaking about the shoot, Farah revealed that the filming location was situated nearly two hours away from Mumbai. While most cast and crew members travelled by road, Akshay opted for a much quicker mode of transportation. According to Farah, the actor chose to fly to the set every day in a helicopter, a decision that left a noticeable dent in the film's budget.
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