Akshay Kumar was initially cast in Barsaat, but rumours of an affair with Priyanka Chopra led him to step down from the project, causing Bobby Deol to replace him. Suneel Darshan revealed that Akshay faced personal issues with his wife,

Twinkle Khanna and Akshay Kumar have been married for years. The couple tied the knot on January 17, 2001. While fans have always seen the duo enjoying their lives and celebrating Karwa Chauth, anniversary,

Filmmaker Suneel Darshan shared that Akshay Kumar came to his office in tears after being disrespected by a rival producer during a tough period post-'Mr. and Mrs. Khiladi'. Their collaboration on 'Jaanwar' in 1999 marked a turnaround,

Director Suneel Darshan recalled Akshay Kumar walking out of Barsaat at the last moment after rumours of his affair with Priyanka Chopra affected his marriage with Twinkle Khanna.