From time to time, netizens have been vocal about age-appropriate casting. Recently, netizens called out Aamir Khan’s starrer Laal Singh Chaddha for casting 41-year-old Mona Singh as the mother of 57-year-old Aamir in the movie.
And, now people have taken to Twitter to express their views about 54-year-old Akshay Kumar playing the role of Prithviraj Chauhan – the king who died in his 20s.
Akshay Kumar’s Samrat Prithviraj has faced many controversies over the last few days. Netizens have come forward to share how the movie is factually incorrect and there are so many goof-ups. From white hair on the chest to an untied hand to the wrong time frame, the netizens have called out many factual errors in the movie.
But, other than pointing out the endless goof-ups, the netizens just simply couldn’t accept how a 54-year-old man was cast in the role of Prithviraj Chauhan, who died in his 20s (Wikipedia). They took to Twitter to brutally roast Akshay Kumar and the makers for their bad casting decisions.
“Prithviraj Chauhan died at the age of 26. And Akshay Kumar playing his role at the age of 54” a netizen wrote. Another person said, “And it’s disgusting to see a nearly 55-year-old man romancing a 25-year-old girl. Prithviraj Chauhan wasn’t a pervert. Take age-appropriate roles, old man”. “Don’t believe for a second that Akshay Kumar was “approached” or even auditioned for the Prithviraj Chauhan role. It is a terrible casting choice that reflects Akshay Kumar’s ego he refuses to age with dignity or accept that he is no longer a young man.” another netizen wrote.
Here are some of the reactions:
Prithviraj Chauhan died at the age of 26.
— Amisha Aggarwal 📌 (@AmishaAggarwa12) June 6, 2022
And Akshay Kumar playing his role at the age of 54 👀
After Kangana’s #Dhaakad debacle, I feel Akshay Kumar’s Prithviraj will tank too.
— Harnoor Singh (@hrnurtweets2) June 1, 2022
He seems totally unfit for the role of Prithviraj Chauhan. There were many young actors available for this role & probably would have done it better. Akshay should do roles that fit his age.
After the success of GoT, Padmavat, and Bahubali Bollywood decided that period war films is what we need. We need them but when they are well made. Akshay Kumar JUST CANNOT pull off the Prithviraj Chauhan look and character. And him schmoozing a woman half his age (yet again)
— Bailey’s Comet (@lakey_musings) June 2, 2022
I was already upset when @kritisanon, 31, was with @akshaykumar, 54, in bachchan pandey but now @ManushiChhillar, 25, in Prithviraj like wtf please Bollywood she’s not even half of his age to be romancing 😭😭
— Happy (@userishappy) May 30, 2022
Prithviraj Chauhan died at the age of 25. And they cast a 54 year old Akshay Kumar for the role!! The movie is a total humbug. Absolutely fake and fictitious.
— Mini🐭🎶 (@Minniie_Mehra) June 3, 2022
No entertainment tax because it has no entertainment.
I went to see Samrat Prithviraj yesterday and was completely underwhelmed. Yes, I love history, but Akshay Kumar just couldn’t pull off the portrayal of Prithviraj Chauhan. Prithiviraj Chauhan died at the age of 26, and Akshay is 54. My popcorn was the best part of the film.
— Overcome (@DevnarayanNair) June 4, 2022
#BoycottSamratPrithvirajMovie #BoycottBollywood@akshaykumar claimed 18 years of research was conducted for this movie. But even in 18 years these stupids didn’t know that Prithviraj Chauhan died at the age of 25-26 years while they are casting a budha of 50+ yrs? pic.twitter.com/XxyBEVINQh
— Japneet Singh 🇮🇳 (@JapneetSingh16) June 3, 2022
21 days shooting 24 days special effects n editing. Storyline based on Whatsapp University above all choota moochwala Prithviraj. Even in our history books never seen before.
— John Fernandes (@jcferns) June 4, 2022
By the way how come Prithviraj at age of 26 had grey hair on chest 😆
First of all Prithviraj Chauhan died at the age of 25yrs!
His peak years of bravery started from 15yrs of age
Then how is a role 15-25 yrs old is played by 55yr old man🤔 @akshaykumar
If you read enough history now then how did you miss this?🙂#AkshayKumar https://t.co/yGbeVJEj6f pic.twitter.com/hkFH3WSNLh— UMARaoJaan (@UmarKiJaan) June 1, 2022
And it’s disgusting to see a nearly 55 year old man romancing a 25 year old girl. Prithviraj chauhan wasn’t a pervert. Take age appropriate roles old man
— Sushanth suresh (@Sushanthsures11) June 3, 2022
Itna buddha Prithviraj Chauhan?
— punam mohandas (@PunamMohandas) June 1, 2022
Aur ‘Sanyuktaa’ ki age dekhi?😆
Gayi bhains paani mein…film ke saath😂
🤭🙄😬😝@akshaykumar @mrsfunnybones i guess age is just number for male actors only #Prithviraj @Bollyhungama @yrf so wrong casting of main lead 😬 go for age appropriate role 👍🏻 age difference is visible , just advice not trolling😬 pic.twitter.com/DuLOB1T5UQ
— Shashi patel (@shashipatel2011) June 4, 2022
I dont believe for a second that Akshay Kumar was “approached” or even auditoned for the Prithviraj Chauhan role. It is a terrible casting choice that reflects Akshay Kumar’s ego he refuses to age with dignity or accept that he is no longer a young man.
— Force2GetAcc (@Forced2haveAcc) May 17, 2022
To make 54 yr old Akshay Kumar look like a Prithviraj Chauhan in his 20s.. they dressed him up like a waiter at Indian Coffee House !
— IIIIIIIIIll (@_NairFYI) June 3, 2022
57 year old @akshaykumar playing role of 15-26 yr old Prithviraj and have audacity to teach us History Geography Biology and Mathematics
— Sarcasm ™️ (@SarcasticRofl) June 1, 2022
18 seconds of research would have told you Prithviraj Chauhan died at 26 https://t.co/B5C6cfh48F
— NRK (@PWNeha) June 3, 2022
Prithviraj died at an age lesser than the age gap these two have😭😭😭 https://t.co/V4CGRvTnRC
— mehakte kachchhe (@HaggteZakhm) June 3, 2022
Prithviraj Chauhan’s premature greying of chest hair at 26 can be attributed to high stress levels.
— Shravan (@shravansampath) June 4, 2022
Do let us know what you think about the casting of Akshay Kumar in the role of Prithviraj Chauhan.