A photo of Chunky Panday taking a driving test went viral recently. The actor got behind the wheel to get his license renewed, 20 years after it expired. “I again took a test after 43 years,” laughs the actor, adding, “I recently wrapped up the shoot for Son Of Sardaar 2 and had to leave for an international trip. I will start shooting for Housefull 5 and I wanted a license to drive abroad. I found my [expired] license at home, lying around like a memento. So, I requested the RTO office that I needed an international driving permit. That’s when they mentioned that my license expired 20 years ago. I’m glad I didn’t drive all this while.”

Panday passed the test and got a learner’s license: “The test was so cool. The authorities gave me a lot of love and respect. But you do get nervous before taking any test.”

Since he mentions Housefull 5, ask him about reuniting with the OG cast, and the actor says, “The shoot will be over by the end of this year and the film will release in 2025. When we shot in Bahrain and Italy for Housefull (2010), we never thought we would reach the fifth part of the franchise.”