In an inspiring story, Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar recently extended his support to one of Mumbai’s pioneering female rickshaw drivers, Chhaya Mohite. The story began when Akshay came across a video of Chhaya, showcasing her journey as one of the city’s first female rickshaw drivers. Intrigued by her story, the actor made a special effort to track her down, resulting in a heartwarming interaction.
The Search for Chhaya Mohite
Chhaya shared that Akshay’s team went above and beyond to locate her, even visiting multiple Regional Transport Offices (RTOs) as they only had her name and photo. After days of searching, they finally reached her. Despite being unfamiliar with celebrity culture, Chhaya mentioned how persistent Akshay’s team was in contacting her for an interview. It wasn’t until later that she realized Akshay Kumar himself wanted to meet her.
A Memorable Meeting
When the meeting finally took place, Chhaya’s husband was initially reluctant to join her. However, after some convincing, he agreed. They met Akshay at the Sun-n-Sand Hotel, where Chhaya got the chance to drive him around Juhu in her rickshaw. The superstar took a genuine interest in her life, asking how much she earned daily and engaging in friendly conversation.
A Day to Remember
Chhaya was further surprised when Akshay introduced her to his family, including his mother and wife, who were about to go shopping. The actor also offered her ₹10,000 as financial support. Akshay, in his typical humble manner, invited Chhaya to visit him again with her family whenever she wanted. While she never got another chance to meet him, the experience left a lasting impression on her.
This heartwarming story of Akshay Kumar’s generosity reflects his down-to-earth nature and the respect he holds for ordinary people who strive hard in life. His simple yet impactful gesture brought joy and recognition to Chhaya, showing once again that Akshay remains connected to his roots and the everyday heroes of society.
