Akshay Kumar Acquires Indian Citizenship and Expresses Patriotism on Independence Day: ‘Dil aur Citizenship, Dono Hindustani’
Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar announces his Indian citizenship on Independence Day, emphasizing his love for the nation. Find out more about his journey and recent film success.
In a significant development, Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar has revealed that he has been granted Indian citizenship. The actor took to his social media platforms to share the news while extending his wishes on Independence Day. He captioned his post, “Dil aur citizenship, dono Hindustani. Happy Independence Day.” This announcement comes after years of criticism regarding his Canadian citizenship. Kumar had previously expressed his deep connection to India and had already applied for a change of passport.
During the 1990s, Akshay Kumar faced a challenging phase in his career, enduring a string of over 15 consecutive flops. This period led him to apply for Canadian citizenship. However, his citizenship status came under scrutiny when he did not vote in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. The matter gained further attention when he conducted a “non-political” interview with Prime Minister Narendra Modi before the elections.
On the professional front, Akshay Kumar has finally tasted success after a series of unsuccessful ventures. His recent release, OMG 2, has been performing exceptionally well at the box office, earning a total of ₹55.17 crore in India. The film’s collections on Monday surpassed the opening day figures, reaching ₹12.06 crore. According to a Sacnilk report, OMG 2 is estimated to earn ₹20.00 crore net in India on its fifth day.
OMG 2, directed by Amit Rai and presented by Viacom18 Studios, is produced by Cape of Good Films and Wakaoo. The film addresses various issues faced by teenagers and highlights the importance of sex education. It features Akshay Kumar as Bholenath’s messenger, sporting dreadlocks, Pankaj Tripathi as Lord Shiva devotee Kanti Sharan Mudgal, and Yami Gautam in a pivotal role.
The film initially faced scrutiny due to its religious theme, leading to reports of it being put on hold by the censor board. However, it later received clearance from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) and was given an ‘A’ (Adults Only) certificate.
