Mumbai: Actor and host Akshay Kumar recently opened up about his love for traditional Indian cuisine, especially the classic Gujarati thali. During a lively and humorous conversation with digital creator Viraj Gehlani, the actor explained why simple, home-cooked meals often feel more satisfying than trendy global dishes like avocado toast or truffle pasta.
The candid exchange will be featured in an upcoming episode of Wheel of Fortune India, where the duo discuss their food habits, cultural roots, and how modern lifestyle trends are changing everyday diets.
Akshay Kumar’s Love for Gujarati Cuisine
To begin with, Viraj Gehlani shared a glimpse into the traditional food routine followed in his Gujarati household. According to him, each day of the week often featured a specific type of dal.
“Main Gujarati family se aata hoon. Hamare ghar mein routine hota hai—Monday ko tuar ki daal, Wednesday ko moong ki daal, Friday ko kadhi aur Saturday ko urad ki daal.”
As soon as he heard this, Akshay Kumar immediately expressed his admiration for Gujarati food.
“Yaar Gujarati khana mujhe bahut maza aata hai. Mujhe toh Gujarati thali bhi bahut sahi lagti hai.”
Clearly, the actor’s enthusiasm reflected his deep appreciation for simple and traditional Indian meals.
Traditional Flavours vs Modern Food Trends
However, the conversation soon shifted to how eating habits have changed over time. Viraj revealed that after getting married, his food routine now includes more international dishes.
Earlier, he regularly enjoyed homemade Gujarati food. Now, he joked, his weekly menu sometimes includes avocado and sourdough bread.
“Ab Monday ko avocado aur Tuesday ko sourdough bread hota hai.”
In response, Akshay Kumar compared traditional Indian meals with modern food trends. He emphasized that the joy of eating dishes like undhiyu and tuar dal is hard to replace.
“Undhiyu aur tuar ki daal mein jo maza hai, woh edamame aur baaki kisi cheez mein nahi hai. Gujarati thali ka taste hi alag hota hai.”
A Humorous Take on Expensive Global Dishes
Meanwhile, the conversation took an even funnier turn when Viraj admitted that he now eats expensive international dishes such as Truffle Mushroom Pasta—despite not enjoying them much.
“Sir, I eat Truffle Mushroom Pasta. It’s so expensive… I don’t even like it, but my wife says you have to eat it.”
Naturally, Akshay responded with a playful question.
“Toh iska fayda kya hai?”
Viraj burst into laughter and replied:
“Sir, it’s expensive. Mujhe bhi nahi pata iska fayda kya hai.”
Discovering Avocado the Hard Way
Furthermore, the duo spoke about their initial confusion regarding modern “superfoods.” Viraj recalled that his mother once mistook avocado for kiwi because she had never seen it before.
Interestingly, Akshay admitted that he also learned about the fruit much later.
“Mujhe bhi pehle pata nahi tha avocado kya hota hai. Baad mein pata chala ki woh ek kamaal ka fruit hai.”
These relatable anecdotes added a warm and humorous tone to the entire discussion.
Marriage, Language and Lifestyle Changes
In addition to food habits, Viraj also joked about how marriage changed the way he speaks. He revealed that he now uses English words he never used before.
“Pehle mujhe English nahi aati thi. Ab main preposterous aur obnoxious bolta hoon.”
Hearing this, Akshay laughed and said he could relate to the experience.
“Teri kahani mere se thodi bahut milti julti hai. English ki baat aaye toh mera bhi thoda haath baitha hai.”
Later, Viraj narrated a hilarious moment when he struggled to pronounce the dish “Mushroom Tagliatelle” while serving guests—leaving everyone on stage laughing.
When and Where to Watch
Fans can watch this entertaining episode of Wheel of Fortune India every Monday to Friday at 9:00 PM on Sony Entertainment Television and streaming on SonyLIV.
Overall, the episode promises plenty of laughter and relatable moments. At the same time, it highlights a simple truth: sometimes traditional Indian food can be far more satisfying than the most expensive global dishes.
