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World Pasta Day: On This Day, Here Are 4 Fun Facts About Our Beloved Pasta - ‘Aakhri Pasta’
If you're anything like us, pasta isn't just a dish; it's a way of life. And who better to jazz up our love for pasta than the lovable, dim-witted character, Aakhri Pasta, played by Chunky Pandey in the Housefull series?
As we celebrate World Pasta Day, let's take a fun and quirky journey through the world of the quirky character Aakhri Pasta.
Fun Facts About Our Beloved Pasta - 'Aakhri Pasta'
1. Aakhri Pasta's Amitabh Bachchan connection
Believe it or not, Aakhri Pasta wasn't cooked up out of thin air. Chunky Pandey drew inspiration from none other than the Bollywood legend, Amitabh Bachchan. The character's name was a nod to Amitabh's "Aakhri Raasta" (1986). Talk about a star-studded pasta pot!
2. IIFA's pasta-parcel to Chunky Panday
Aakhri Pasta left such a lasting impression that the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) paid a grand salute to Chunky Panday's iconic character. It seems like Aakhri Pasta's quirkiness knows no bounds.
3. How Aakhri Pasta was born
Here's a twist in the pasta tale! Originally, Sajid Khan, the director of Housefull, was supposed to play Aakhri Pasta himself. However, fate had other plans. At a party, Sajid had a "pasta-chat" with Chunky Pandey and offered him the role. The rest is history. Chunky took the spaghetti baton and ran with it!
4. The recipe behind Aakhri Pasta's style
Ever wondered where Aakhri Pasta's snazzy style came from? It was inspired by a character named Marconi from the film "The Great Gambler," portrayed by Sujit Kumar. From the clothes to the iconic moustache, they recreated the charm, giving birth to Aakhri Pasta.
It's like he's a pasta superhero with a side of Bollywood spice!
5. Aakhri pasta in Bangladesh
Hold on to your forks, because Aakhri Pasta isn't just a Bollywood favorite. There's a substantial fan-following in Bangladesh, where a pasta brand renamed their product after the character!
To top it off, they roped in Chunky Pandey himself to endorse their brand. Now that's what we call 'Pasta Power' spreading worldwide!
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