Akki's bearded look for Fear Factor

The superstar has finished shooting in South Africa for the reality show for 15 days.

Though the actor was present for the launch of the show in Bangkok, he could not make it in Mumbai when the press conference of the show was held. He was busy shooting in Bahamas for Blue.

Despite being known for his daredevilry, Akshay admits that doing the show was difficult: "It sounds easy on paper but it is not that simple. Take a look for yourself and enjoy the ride with me. You don't have to be daredevil lover to enjoy this show it's packed with me of course but also with love, friendships, deadly stunts and too much fun".

The contestants of the show includes Pooja Bedi, Yana Gupta, Tupur and Tapur Chaterjee, Sonali Kulkarni, Anjana Sukhani, Meghna Naidu, Netra Raghuraman, Sayali Bhagat, Snighaa Srivastava, Aditi Gowitrikar, Payal Rohtagi and Dipannita Sharma.