At FICCI FRAMES 2025, Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar humorously revisited his viral “mango” question from 2019, this time directing it at Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis — asking if he likes oranges.
From Mangoes to Oranges: Akshay’s Fun Question
Back in 2019, Akshay had interviewed Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and a light-hearted question about how the PM eats mangoes became a social media sensation, inspiring countless memes. At FICCI FRAMES 2025, Akshay referenced that moment while interviewing Fadnavis.
“Sir, maine unse ek question kiya tha Pradhan Mantri sahab se ke aap aam kaise khate hain… lekin sir, main nahi sudhrunga (I had asked the Prime Minister how he eats mangoes… but I won’t change),” Akshay joked.
He added,
“Aap Nagpur se hain aur Nagpur is famous for its oranges. Main yeh puchna chahta hoon ke aapko oranges acche lagte hain (You’re from Nagpur, famous for oranges. I wanted to ask if you like them)?”
CM Fadnavis’ Humorous Reply
Fadnavis responded with a smile, revealing his unique style of eating oranges — slicing them and sprinkling salt, joking,
“Only OG people know this style of eating an orange.”
The interaction delighted attendees and added a playful, light-hearted moment to the conference, showing Akshay’s knack for blending humor with interviews.
Akshay on His Viral Interview With PM Modi
Reflecting on the 2019 conversation, Akshay explained in an interview with HT,
“I have no hesitation in admitting I couldn’t have asked any complicated questions about government, policies, or politics. I just wanted to ask about lighter, relatable things a common person would want to know about the man behind the powerful designation of the Prime Minister. I asked him if he likes eating mangoes. Some may find it frivolous, but I really wanted to know if he indeed did. What’s wrong with that?”
Akshay’s candid approach continues to charm audiences, combining celebrity charisma with moments that feel both personal and relatable.
Jay-Ho Insider
From mangoes to oranges, Akshay Kumar proves that a touch of humor can make interviews memorable. His playful questions to PM Modi and CM Fadnavis highlight the lighter, human side of public figures, reminding audiences that even leaders enjoy small, relatable joys in life.
