Akshay Kumar used teleprompter in 'Toilet: Ek Prem Katha', says Sudhir Pandey
Veteran actor Sudhir Pandey revealed that Akshay Kumar has used teleprompters for long sequences in films like 'Toilet: Ek Prem Katha'. While Pandey noted that the actor's performance has improved over time, he expressed personal preference for internalizing dialogues without technical aids.
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Veteran actor Sudhir Pandey has opened up about working with Akshay Kumar, revealing that the superstar occasionally relied on a teleprompter while filming lengthy scenes in 'Toilet: Ek Prem Katha'. Having shared screen space with Akshay in films like 'Paandav', 'Tees Maar Khan', 'Toilet: Ek Prem Katha' and 'Padman', Pandey also praised the actor's growth, saying his performances have improved significantly over the years.Sudhir Pandey on Akshay Kumar's use of telepromptersDuring a conversation with Siddharth Kannan, Sudhir was asked about the long-standing industry buzz surrounding Akshay's use of cue cards and teleprompters on set. Reflecting on their early collaboration in 'Paandav', the veteran actor said Akshay initially made an effort to memorise his dialogues, even if some assistance was available.Speaking about the actor's current working style, Sudhir said, "Tees Maar Khan mein toh utna nahi kiya tha.
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