4 minutes of readingChennaiFebruary 9, 2026 09:14 am
Imran Khan rarely stops your thoughts when it comes to sharing their experiences in the industry. Recently, a video of the actor has gone viral in which he shares a personal incident that reflects a lot about the stars of the Hindi film industry. In the video, Imran reveals an old incident when, after a long and tiring day promoting a film, he refused to open a store in Dubai that offered him a gold iPhone in exchange. However, his co-star, who is much older and many times richer than him, agreed to do the same.
Imran refused to open a store in exchange for a gold iPhone
Imran has maintained on several occasions that he prioritizes his health and peace over exorbitant money and lavish gifts. Sharing an example of the same, in an interview with Samdish Bhatia a month ago, he said, “I have told this story many times because it was a life learning for me. I was in Dubai for a promotional event of a film. We spent a whole day doing interviews, by evening I was tired and then you have to sleep that day to get up at 6 am the next day and take a flight to London for another round of promotional.”
He added: “So, it was 6pm when we finished with the Dubai promotions and I was done. I wanted a hot shower and go to sleep. The organizers came to me and asked me to cut the ribbon of a store and they would give me a gold iPhone in exchange for that.”
Firmly rejecting the offer, Imran said, “I didn’t need a gold iPhone. I told them, ‘Keep the iPhone, I want a hot shower, a drink and I want a good night’s sleep. I told them Main ja raha hoon (I’m leaving).'”
A much richer actor jumped at the opportunity.
However, Imran’s co-star grabbed the opportunity. “Another actor, who is richer than me, much richer than me, went to the launch store for that gold iPhone,” he said.
After the video went viral, the internet unearthed an old Gulf News report confirming that Akshay Kumar, Imran Khan and Sonakshi Sinha had promoted their 2013 gangster film Once Upon Ay Time In. Bombay Dobaara in Dubai.
BBNG never disappoints when it comes to decoding blinds. This time they dug up the receipt. #ImranKhan pic.twitter.com/UYZJgNRyZo
-BollyGupp (@BollyGup) February 8, 2026
‘I have earned money, I have not stolen it’: Akshay Kumar
Akshay Kumar is one of the richest actors in Hindi cinema, with a net worth, as of 2024, of Rs 2.7 billion, valued at approximately $325 million, as reported by Forbes in 2024.
Story continues below this ad.
However, Akshay is often criticized for being money-minded. In an old interview with Aap Ki Adalat, Akshay Kumar defended himself and said, “Agar paisa kamaya hai toh loot ke nahi kamaya. Maine kaam karke kamaya hai. 8 saal se I have been the highest taxpayer (I have earned money but not by stealing from someone. For the last 8 years I have been the highest taxpayer). Toh, it can’t be that I am money-minded or anything like that. Money is an important aspect of “Life has to be practical.”