Actress Sheeba and the actor-director Akashdeep Sabir have been happily married for nearly 30 years, undoubtedly making their love story one of the most cherished in Bollywood. The couple tied the knot in 1996 but before meeting each other, both had their fair share of romantic experiences. Sheeba, who has spoken openly about her past relationship with ‘Mr. Bond’ co-star Akshay Kumar, recently found herself in an interesting conversation when her husband Akashdeep Sabir admitted that Akshay Kumar happens to be his favourite co-star to work with.
Akashdeep Sabir Calls Akshay Kumar His Favourite Co-Star
During an exclusive interview with Lehren Retro, Sheeba and Akashdeep sat down for a fun-filled conversation. Meanwhile the time when both were discussing about Akshay’s career, Sheeba shared her thoughts on his hits and flops but Akashdeep stepped in to defend his friend expressing deep admiration for him.
Akashdeep first confessed his desire to share screen space with Shah Rukh Khan in a full-fledged role but quickly added, “I don’t want to be politically correct, I desire to be seen next to Shah Rukh Khan in a long role but my favourite co-star will always be Akshay Kumar!” When asked why, he explained, “He makes it so comfortable for you and the best thing I like about Akshay is – today when I work with him, I realize what a big star he is. Look at his body of work, so many films, look at the number of years he has spent.” Both Akash and Akshay worked together in films like Selfiee, Housefull 4 and more.
Watch the interview below to uncover more such rare and exclusive insights into the lives of Sheeba Agarwal Sabir and Akashdeep Sabir.
Sheeba and Akshay Kumar’s rumoured love story started during the shoot of the 1992 film ‘Mr. Bond’. Despite their strong bond and similarities, the relationship eventually ended. She later found love on the sets of ‘Pyaar Ka Rog’ in 1994, where Akashdeep was the director. Their connection blossomed and they soon later exchanged vows in 1996.
Sheeba and Akashdeep’s relationship remains strong, proving that mutual respect and understanding are key to a lasting marriage. While their love story continues, Akashdeep’s admiration for Akshay adds an interesting dynamic to their journey.
