Akshay Kumar has competition! Faiza Khan names Babrik Shah
Pakistani actress Faiza Khan has given fans an entertaining dose of nostalgia after drawing a hilarious comparison between veteran Lollywood actor Babrik Shah and Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar over one of their iconic cinematic stunts.
Taking to Instagram, Faiza reshared a video featuring a side by side comparison of the two actors performing a similar action sequence. In both clips, the actors can be seen dramatically lifting their leading ladies with one hand while dancing, showcasing the larger than life physicality that was once a staple of South Asian commercial cinema.
Faiza appeared thoroughly amused by the striking similarity and captioned the post: “Only competition of Akshay Kumar is Babrik in this stunt.”
The playful comparison quickly caught the attention of social media users, with fans joining in on the light-hearted debate over who pulled off the over-the-top stunt better.
One humorous comment highlighted the difference between the heroines featured in the two clips, joking about their respective weights: “No comparison, Akshay's heroine must be 50 kg, Babrik Shah's is 150 kg.”
While some Bollywood fans immediately rallied behind Akshay, praising his speed and agility, supporters of classic Pakistani cinema were equally enthusiastic about Babrik Shah, with one admirer calling him a “Still Hero.”
The viral comparison has also brought renewed attention to Babrik Shah’s vintage action persona. The veteran actor, who has recently experienced a resurgence in popularity following his appearance on Tamasha Season 5, has frequently been associated with the physical, flamboyant style of classic Pakistani cinema.
Faiza Khan’s playful post has therefore turned into an amusing cross-border comparison, giving fans of both Lollywood and Bollywood an opportunity to celebrate the distinctive screen presence of two actors known for their action-oriented performances.