Akshay Kumar – the actor, who has given us iconic movies like Bhool Bhulaiyaa, Welcome, or Hera Pheri – is considered as one of the most successful actors of recent times. While many may love Akshay Kumar, there have been times, the actor left the internet very disappointed with his controversial statements. Here are some of such incidents:
1. History Books Curriculum
Recently, Akshay Kumar made a statement about how our history school books just mention a few lines about Prithviraj. In his interview, he said: “Nobody is there to write about it in our history books. I would like to appeal to the Education Minister to look into this matter and see if we can balance it. We should know about the Mughals but know about our kings also, they were great too!”
The Internet quickly came forward and pointed out how his opinion wasn’t true. They corrected him with the following Tweets:
There are two entire chapters about Prithviraj Chauhan in NCERT Class 7 history textbook. Lekin Canada Kumar ko propaganda se fursat mile tab wo padhega na.
— Musab Qazi (@musab1) June 1, 2022
PS: Mughals were our kings too pic.twitter.com/1FycTI3kJp
Dear @akshaykumar/@smitaprakash
— Abhishek G. Bhaya अभिषेक অভিষেক ابھیشک 加冕礼 (@abhishekbhaya) June 1, 2022
It’s clear that u never bothered to read ur #History books. I was in school (CBSE) in 80s/90s & had read about all the major Indian kingdoms/dynasties. Plz at least check the History books of your kids. Wonder if @mrsfunnybones has a view on this? https://t.co/BkO5TzF5bG
2. No Spoilers For Samrat Prithviraj
Recently, Akshay Kumar took to social media to request his fans not to give out the spoilers for Samrat Prithviraj. He believed that it would ruin the movie for others. But, Netizens quickly pointed out how CBSE already revealed the spoilers long back.
Apparently it’s based on History but has spoilers. Lolz. 😂😂😂 https://t.co/1mCAKHCOlU
— Drunk Journalist (@drunkJournalist) June 2, 2022
Historical movies ke spoiler tou CBS board bachpan se de rha h,jahil ke bachhe @akshaykumar
— Abdullah (@copycreate2) June 3, 2022
Akshay Kumar requests fans not to give away spoilers about Prithviraj.
— Shirin Khan (@Shirinkhan0) June 3, 2022
History doesn’t have spoilers, but works of fiction do.
3. Thorough Research On Prithviraj
Akshay Kumar pointed out how the team did a thorough research about Samrat Prithviraj.
18 years of research, 2 years of VFX and 3 Covid-19 waves later…this day is finally here.
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) June 3, 2022
It’s time to go to a big screen near you, #SamratPrithviraj IN CINEMAS NOW!
Book your tickets now.https://t.co/nWBNMT3STshttps://t.co/J1WZalqY9s pic.twitter.com/zEJAGKpN3h
People in no time pointed out how Prithviraj was factually incorrect. Many pointed out the plot holes and goof-ups in the movie as well.
The movie Prithvi Raj is a classic example of life after death !!!
— Pradeep Saxena (@Pradeep30341602) June 3, 2022
Prithvi Raj Chauhan died in 1192, but he returned from the dead to kill Mohammad Ghori in 1206; 14 years later.
Not studying about Prithviraj Chauhan is possibly why Akshay Kumar doesn’t know the age at which the Rajput king died. Nothing else explains a 54 year old agreeing to play a 25-26 year old. That’s one mystery solved.
— YellowStoneDragon 🌈 (@karishmau) June 2, 2022
This also happened:
So the research started when Manushi Chillar was 6 yrs old, who would have thought !!! 👍 https://t.co/4dTvT3hVw2
— IIIIIIIIIll (@_NairFYI) June 3, 2022
Man
— shahil kumar (@shahilk86390604) June 7, 2022
When you started research your
Heroine was 7 years old
What epic research
4. Vimal Pan Masala Controversy
How could one forget when netizens pointed out Akshay Kumar’s hypocrisy to endorse Vimal Pan masala. In no time the old video of him claiming that celebs should not endorse products like tobacco went viral in no time.
Accha Swastha Bharat https://t.co/mFKIqFxtpl pic.twitter.com/MVZttb3q3h
— PrinCe (@Prince8bx) April 13, 2022
Listen! ALL INDIA HEALTH & FITNESS EXPERT @akshaykumar‘s Views on Tobacco Advertisements, a Few Yrs Back 🤣
— YOGESH (@i_yogesh22) April 13, 2022
& Now He Has Joined The ‘VIMAL UNIVERSE’, Hypocrite Much @akshaykumar? Ab kya Vimal khaane se Bones aur Muscles Fit Hone lagenge 😭 pic.twitter.com/AiYTLJFH5l
After the backlash, he definitely issued an apology. But, netizens pointed out how he wasn’t being completely honest about his apology note
Since it is an honest clarification, I’d wish there was honesty in the statement Akki sir 🙏 pic.twitter.com/40g6GwcoWl
— BRIJWA SRK FAN (@BrijwaSRKman) April 20, 2022
5. Walking On Treadmill = Women’s Plight In Rural India
Netizens called out Akshay Kumar for his stupid promotional act when he thought walking 21 km on a treadmill would be a good idea to understand the plight of rural women. His act made netizens really pissed:
Walking on a electricity powered treadmill inside an air-conditioned studio wearing sneakers and talking about the plight of women who have to walk kilometres to fetch water. 🤦🏽♂️
Hypocrisy thy name is Akshay Kumar. pic.twitter.com/TUznZmFx9R— JayJay (@JamProlio) January 26, 2021
Im still pissed at this.. So let me get this straight, he’s gonna walk on a treadmill, in the comfort of his home, with comfy shoes, and he thinks thats equivalent to Women fetching water barefoot from long distances, in the scorching heat?? @akshaykumar Get the fuck out of here! https://t.co/rxwhKBsupK
— Amyy80 (@Amyy_80) January 26, 2021
6. Contradictory Statements About God
Akshay Kumar made contradicting statements about Gods. When he urged people to donate money for the construction of a temple, netizens quickly shared an old clip where he mentioned how spending money on Gods isn’t a great idea. People called him a hypocrite.
बहुत खुशी की बात है कि अयोध्या में हमारे श्री राम के भव्य मंदिर का निर्माण शुरू हो चूका है…अब योगदान की बारी हमारी है l मैंने शुरुआत कर दी है, उम्मीद है आप भी साथ जुड़ेंगे l जय सियाराम 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/5SvzgfBVCf
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) January 17, 2021
I agree with this guy. But he doesn’t agree with himself now. https://t.co/gmkkS9Tx8K
— Vinit Raichandani🇮🇳 (@FreebirdGhalib) January 18, 2021
7. Tip Tip Barsa Remake
During the remake of ‘Tip Tip Barsa Pani’, when Akshay Kumar attempted to take the whole credit of the song. People took no time to remind him how no one can replace Raveena Tandon in a yellow saree! And, we completely agree.
Sir with due respect, no one remembers that you were also there in that song. https://t.co/ipmSNTAfLe
— Amit (@Goddamittt) June 23, 2019
I can’t imagine this song without Raveena in it. Don’t recreate it pleaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaase!😭
— Unnati Madan (@unnati_madan) June 23, 2019
You were good. But no one can replace @TandonRaveena in a yellow saree
— Purav Parekh (@PuravParekh) June 20, 2019
8. Glorification of Manual Scavenging
Sadly, Akshay Kumar took to social media to glorify manual scavenging in his tweet.
In no time, people called him out for glorifying manual scavenging which is an illegal practice in India. This is what the tweet said, which was later deleted.
Hey @Twitter @TwitterIndia
— جُنی بھئیا (@juneymb) October 5, 2017
Please take this disgusting tweet glorifying manual scavenging off Twitter. This is ridiculous. https://t.co/xXbmg3vu8e
I thought manual scavenging was illegal in India. This is surely something to be fixed, not celebrated? https://t.co/fU33oGA0eV
— Aliya Nazki (@AliyaNazki) October 5, 2017
9. Rising Petrol Prices
When Akshay Kumar was brutally trolled to delete one of his old tweets, in which he criticized the rising petrol prices.
The ABVP Pracharak , Canadian Citizen , Padma Shri @akshaykumar Has Deleted His Tweet Regarding #Petrol Price Hike .. Request Him To Re-tweet it back As We Have Reached At Highest #FuelPrice Now .. Or is like ‘sarkar ka chakkar babu bhaiyya’ .. ! pic.twitter.com/XZmdqc3yJC
— Niraj Bhatia (@bhatia_niraj23) May 21, 2018
The ABVP Pracharak , Canadian Citizen , Padma Shri @akshaykumar Has Deleted His Tweet Regarding #Petrol Price Hike .. Request Him To Re-tweet it back As We Have Reached At Highest #FuelPrice Now .. Or is like ‘sarkar ka chakkar babu bhaiyya’ .. ! pic.twitter.com/XZmdqc3yJC
— Niraj Bhatia (@bhatia_niraj23) May 21, 2018
Wonder why .@akshaykumar deleted this tweet.
— Mr Certitude (@Swapzz) May 21, 2018
Maybe he doesn’t have the STREANH to face public with increasing #petrolpricehike ? pic.twitter.com/wkAZYsYj5T
Netizens expect more maturity and authenticity in the acts of Akshay Kumar. We don’t think they are expecting too much. In the end, no one likes a Superstar, who sounds like a hypocrite!