‘Essential bas wahi karta hoon jo theek lagta hai’: Akshay Kumar on Nationalist hero tag and Canadian passport debate

Actor Akshay Kumar addressed the talk round his “nationalist hero” picture throughout a dialog about his performing journey at a latest occasion. The actor spoke about his movie selections, the criticism he has acquired through the years, and the controversy surrounding his former Canadian passport.

Akshay Kumar tackled the talk over his nationalist picture and Canadian passport throughout a latest occasion.

Akshay Kumar opens up about Nationalist Hero picture

In the course of the India In the present day Conclave, Rajdeep Sardesai identified that a lot of Akshay Kumar’s movies, together with Kesari sequence, Airlift, Child, and Mission Mangal, to call just a few, revolve round themes of nationwide satisfaction and safety. He requested whether or not Akshay had intentionally chosen these tasks to domesticate a nationalist picture, particularly provided that critics questioned his patriotism due to his Canadian citizenship on the time.

Responding to the query, Akshay rejected the concept that he takes up movies to create a specific public picture. “Sir, me koi bhi kaam karta hoon, koi picture banane ke liye nahi karta. Essential bohot sare kaam karta hoon lekin koi Nationalist picture banane ke liye nahi kar raha hoon. Essential kaam karta hoon kyunki mujhe theek lagta hai. Mujhye lagta hai ye mujhe karna chahiye, major kar leta hoon. (Sir, I don’t do any work to construct a picture. I do many sorts of labor, however to not create a nationalist picture. I take up tasks just because they really feel proper to me.)”

The actor additionally addressed the long-running controversy round his Canadian passport, saying he has spoken about it a number of occasions earlier than. “Vese to major ye pehle kayi baar keh chuka hoon ki haan Canadian mera passport tha… meri 16,17 movies flop ho gayi thi. Mere go kaam tha, lekin bas final ki 3-4 filmein bachi hui thi to mene socha ki yar kuch na kuch aur to aadmi karta hai. (I’ve stated this many occasions. Sure, I had a Canadian passport. At one level, round 16–17 of my movies had flopped, and only some have been left to launch, so I began fascinated with what else I may do.)

Akshay on why he obtained Canadian passport

Akshay defined that in that tough part, a buddy in Canada had prompt beginning a small enterprise there. Whereas exploring that chance, he obtained a chance to acquire a Canadian passport. Nonetheless, the scenario quickly modified. The actor stated the few movies that have been pending launch carried out properly, and he began receiving extra work within the trade once more. Due to that, he determined to not pursue shifting to Canada.

Akshay additionally burdened that the passport by no means outlined his id. “Mera hamesha Hindustan se poora naata hai, major Hindustani hoon aur hamesha rahunga. (I’ve all the time had a deep reference to India. I’m Indian and can all the time stay Indian.)”

He additionally identified that regardless of the criticism, he has constantly paid taxes in India. Based on the actor, individuals typically concentrate on one controversy whereas ignoring the whole lot else about an individual.

Akshay’s upcoming movies

On the work entrance, Akshay has a packed slate of upcoming tasks throughout genres. He’ll subsequent be seen within the horror-comedy Bhooth Bangla, directed by Priyadarshan, which is scheduled to hit theatres on April 10, 2026. The movie marks the reunion of the actor-director duo recognized for a number of standard comedies. As well as, Akshay will seem within the thriller Haiwaan alongside Saif Ali Khan, the place he’s anticipated to play a adverse position; the movie is slated for launch in August 2026.

The actor has additionally formally joined Golmaal 5, directed by Rohit Shetty, marking his first look within the standard comedy franchise alongside Ajay Devgn and the unique Golmaal gang. One other large challenge on his slate is the ensemble comedy Welcome to the Jungle, the third instalment within the Welcome franchise, scheduled for launch in June 2026.