Can Akshay Kumar catch a break? Well, no apparently when it comes to his liberal detractors. The Bollywood superstar had created an image of himself as this nationalistic hero thanks to the kind of projects he has associated himself with in the past few years, movies or otherwise. He is also involved in many social projects, the most popular being promoting the Bharat Ke Veer app that helps the kin of martyred soldiers. However, the actor's credibility and patriotism are often questioned over one important feature - his own citizenship. Akshay Kumar allegedly has Canadian citizenship. Akshay Kumar Fans Label Him ‘Pride of India’ After He Gets Called ‘Canadian’ on Twitter for Using Republic Day to Promote Kesari – View Tweets.
Now, a video is going viral that again gives fodder for Akshay Kumar's detractors to troll the actor. The video clip is taken from an interview where Akshay talks about how his films are received well in Pakistan, and how the kind of love he gets from the fans there is unmatchable compared to everywhere else.
@akshaykumar pic.twitter.com/ajVf3okJeE
— Rofl Gandhi (@RoflGandhi_) January 28, 2019
Normally this video is pretty harmless, apart from highlighting an actor's often opportunistic take on which country has more fans of his or hers (depending on where he or she is speaking). However, some of the Twitter users are pointing out that if someone like a Shah Rukh Khan or Aamir Khan would have said that, the RW trolls would have asked them to go to Pakistan. Akshay Kumar More 'Canadian' Than 'Indian'? Plans to Settle in Toronto After Retiring - Watch Viral Video.
@sambitswaraj @RakeshSinha01 @Swamy39 @ippatel @nils_aim @AsYouNotWish @smritiirani @varnishant @kunalkamra88 @akshaykumar
Canadian #Akshay_Kumar is saying that his films do max business in Pakistan.
Imagine SRK or any other Muslim actor had said this pic.twitter.com/xs9xFRV0Oc
— Maqsood Alam (@Maqsoodalam_mca) January 28, 2019
Sidhu: Pakistan se mjhe bhut pyaar milta hai.
Bhakts: Pakistan hi chale ja fir gaddar.
Akshay Kumar: Jitna pyaar mjhe Pakistan se milta hai, utna kahin bhi nahi milta.
Bhakts: Bada hi pyaara hai Akshay, sab jagah se pyaar leta hai.
— Jet Lee(Vasooli Bhai) (@Vishj05) January 28, 2019
Earlier, another video clip of Akshay Kumar at a public event in Toronto, Canada went viral where he was heard saying that the city was his home and he had plans to settle there after retiring. We request Akki to be very careful with what he says, as these kinds of statement don't go well with the kind of brand he is trying to build.
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