Published 22:49 IST, March 30th 2024
When Akshay Kumar Saved IPL Team Delhi Daredevils From Running Out Of Funds
Unknown to many, Akshay Kumar once saved the IPL Team Delhi Daredevils from draining out of funds by waiving off his compensation for their promotion.
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Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar once emerged as saviour for Indian Premier League (IPL) team Delhi Daredevils (DD), preventing m from plunging into deep financial turmoil. According to revelations me by veteran cricket ministrator Amrit Mathur in his autobiography Pitchside: My Life in Indian Cricket, Akshay Kumar's selfless act rescued team from incurring massive losses.
How did Akshay save Delhi Daredevils from falling into financial crunch?
It was when Akshay entered into a three-year deal with Delhi Daredevils to shoot promotional films, participate in meet-and-greet events, and make public appearances. However, despite his commitment and daring stunts at Kotla, team struggled to effectively utilise his star power. As season concluded amidst mounting financial losses, DD faced disheartening task of eir cancelling or renegotiating Akshay's contract.
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Mathur in his memoir dressed complexities surrounding termination of Akshay's contract, which was legally binding for three years. Attempts by DD's legal team to renegotiate terms faced significant hurdles, with Akshay's representatives insisting on full payment as per original agreement. Faced with dire financial circumstances and legal recourse, DD appealed to Akshay directly.
What did Akshay say upon kwing Delhi Daredevils are suffering?
Mathur who was tasked with resolving crisis recounted an encounter with Akshay during shooting of Chandni Chowk to China. Upon learning of team's financial woes, Akshay's response was unexpectedly generous. He reily agreed to terminate contract, giving up millions of rupees owed to him, despite stringent clauses outlined in agreement.
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Reflecting on decision, Mathur recalls Akshay's compassionate words, " problem ji, if it's t working, let's close it." Akshay's willingness to forgo a substantial sum of money, without hesitation or recourse to legal complexities, left Mathur astounded.
Akshay will be next in Be Miyan Chote Miyan opposite Tiger Shroff which is set to release on April 10 this year.
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22:49 IST, March 30th 2024