Behind the glamour, blockbuster scripts, and dramatic dialogues, Bollywood film sets are often full of mischief. From clever tricks to laugh-out-loud surprises, these stars prove the real comedy sometimes happens when the cameras aren’t rolling.
Akshay Kumar
Bollywood’s ultimate prankster, Akshay Kumar is famous for keeping his co-stars on their toes. From posing as a reporter to trick Mouni Roy during Gold promotions to sending hilarious fake proposals from Huma Qureshi’s phone, his pranks are legendary. On Akshay’s sets, laughter is almost guaranteed.
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Ajay Devgn
Ajay Devgn might be known for his serious action roles, but he has a playful side too. While shooting Singham Returns, he teamed up with director Rohit Shetty to convince the crew that their filming location was haunted. The prank even involved a “ghost” in a white sheet running around, sending the crew into a spooky frenzy.
Abhishek Bachchan
During the music launch of Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Se, Abhishek Bachchan pulled a cheeky prank on Aishwarya Rai Bachchan by guiding her to what he claimed was their hotel room. When she opened the door, she was greeted by the men’s restroom and a room full of surprised strangers. Shock quickly turned into laughter once she realised her husband’s playful trick.
Aamir Khan
Known for his intense dedication to acting, Aamir Khan also loves a good prank. During Dangal, he once pretended to spill hot coffee on Fatima Sana Shaikh, sending her into a brief panic before revealing the joke. The actor is also infamous for his quirky “palm reading” prank that ends with an unexpected and mischievous twist.
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Ranbir Kapoor
While filming Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, Ranbir Kapoor decided to spice up a scene involving vodka shots. Instead of the usual water-filled glasses used for filming, he secretly replaced them with real vodka. His co-stars Aditya Roy Kapur and Kalki Koechlin were hilariously caught off guard mid-scene.