Panja Challenge

In a 2020 episode, actor Akshay Kumar challenged host Kapil Sharma to a "panja" match against a professional bodybuilder from the Mumbai police force.

As the challenge spread globally, it gained the attention of celebrities, athletes, and fitness experts, who began to participate and share their own experiences with the challenge. Today, the Panja Challenge has become a viral sensation, with millions of people worldwide participating and sharing their attempts on social media. panja challenge

Initially, it began as a grassroots trend in rural villages. Young men would challenge each other as a test of latent strength—not just arm strength, but tendon and grip endurance. It was a local pastime. But when short-form video platforms emerged, the visual hilarity of two people shaking uncontrollably became a goldmine for content creators. In a 2020 episode, actor Akshay Kumar challenged