Akshay Kumar and Vicky Kaushal are two of Bollywood’s top stars when it comes to patriotic cinema. Vicky rose to fame with Uri: The Surgical Strike, while Akshay has become synonymous with films that stir national pride. So, when news broke about a film titled Operation Sindoor, social media lit up with rumors of a heated rivalry between the two actors over the lead role.

The Rumor Mill Goes Into Overdrive

Speculation intensified when whispers emerged from film circles about both actors eyeing the same project. Fans and gossip columns alike suggested a “war” had broken out between Akshay and Vicky to bag Operation Sindoor. The buzz reached such heights that Twinkle Khanna, Akshay Kumar’s wife and author, felt the need to investigate.

Twinkle Khanna Sets the Record Straight

In her recent Times of India column, Twinkle addressed the swirling rumor with her trademark wit and insight. Writing on the theme of fake news, she humorously shared how she confronted her husband about the supposed feud.

“I can test cheese with an iodine solution, but what is the litmus test of truth?” she wrote. “I get a flood of tweets and call the head of the house (Akshay) and start arguing.”

Twinkle revealed that she directly asked Akshay about the Operation Sindoor battle with Vicky. His response? A sigh, followed by: “This is false news and my feet are on fire, so I’ll call you later.” Twinkle quipped that if he wanted to hang up, he should at least come up with a better excuse.

The Truth (and the Burn) Revealed

When Akshay returned home, Twinkle noticed his leg was actually bandaged — confirming that he wasn’t lying after all. The burn was from shooting a fiery scene, proving once again that not all viral stories hold weight.

“Nowadays, it is so difficult to find out what is true, so I look at every information with suspicion,” she added, underlining the growing challenge of separating facts from fiction.

The Real Operation Sindoor

To add context, Operation Sindoor is based on a real mission conducted by Indian armed forces in Pakistan on May 7, aimed at crippling a terrorist network. Just days later, filmmaker Uttam Maheshwari announced a movie on the mission and released its first poster. The move stirred controversy, with many accusing the makers of being insensitive, prompting an apology.