In a hilarious twist that’ll have you in stitches, Chunkey Pandey just spilled a Bollywood secret—the monkey in his blockbuster film Aankhen actually earned more than him! Yes, you read that right—a monkey outshone the lead actors with a bigger paycheck!
While chatting with co-star Govinda on The Great Indian Kapi Show on Netflix, Chunkey revealed that the monkey didn’t just earn more, but was also treated like a superstar—staying in five-star hotels and being showered with all sorts of luxury. Who knew monkeys lived such lavish lives?
The 1993 hit Aankhen, featuring Chunkey, Govinda, and Shakti Kapoor, was already full of laughs, but apparently, the monkey added its own fun to the mix. Shakti Kapoor jokingly quipped, “We made this film together, but there were actually three heroes—Govinda, Chunkey, and one monkey!”
Chunkey shared that the monkey had six assistants and more perks than him and Govinda. “They gave me a monkey because everyone else had a double role. It was a high-paying gig!” he said.
For all the dreamers out there, Chunkey’s cheeky behind-the-scenes story is a reminder that sometimes, the most unexpected stars—like a monkey—can steal the show. With Housefull 5 on the way in 2025, Chunkey’s set to bring more unforgettable moments to the screen!