Akshay Kumar has recounted how he and another actor managed expenses before they became well known. In the account shared in an interview, he says that they would alternate riding each other’s vehicles—sometimes he would ride the other actor’s motorcycle and at other times the other actor would ride his motorcycle. The arrangement, he says, helped them reduce petrol costs. He also mentions borrowing each other’s jackets, describing a practical approach to sharing clothing and using what was available rather than buying new items. The story is presented as part of their earlier struggles and day-to-day efforts to stay within budget while pursuing acting careers. While the reports do not provide additional details such as the name of the other actor or the time period, they agree on the core elements: they share bikes to save money on fuel and they exchange jackets for clothing needs. Overall, the coverage highlights their pre-fame resourcefulness through mutual sharing.