Because he does the most films in a year, Akshay Kumar is known as Bollywood’s busiest actor. It’s no surprise that we all enjoyed watching him in films like Hera Pheri, Welcome, and even Bhool Bhulaiyaa.
Nonetheless, Akshay Kumar, like other Bollywood stars, has been severely criticised on social media for both good and bad causes. So, how about we have a look?
1. When Akshay Kumar said that in today’s history books, Prithviraj is only referenced in a few lines. He stated, “
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:
People swiftly corrected him with the following Tweets, pointing out how wrong his opinion was:
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. When people mocked Akshay Kumar’s character Prithviraj for being inaccurate. Many critics pointed out the film’s plot problems and referred to it as a famous illustration of life after death.
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
The Disclaimer of Samrat Prithviraj should have been pic.twitter.com/l7ajO6MYUS
— Mr.Fixit (@yippeekiyay_dk) June 4, 2022
Thread: Last Hindu King? (Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan died in 1192).
— Kumar Vikram (@KumarVikram73) June 3, 2022
Then
Who were the Chalukya-Parmars (940-1244 CE)?
Who were the Cholas? (Continued till 1279).
What was Ahom dynasty? (1228-1826).
What was Kakatiya dynasty? (1163-1323) +
3. It appears that whatever he says about Samrat Prithviraj is trolled. Akshay had asked his supporters to keep spoilers for Samrat Prithviraj to a minimum, but it appears that CBSE has already done so.
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.
Also, this 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. People reminded Akshay Kumar that no one can replace Raveena Tandon in a yellow saree when he declared that ‘Tip Tip Barsa Pani’ was all about him. We concur.
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
5. When netizens called out Akshay Kumar for endorsing Vimal Pan masala despite his dishonesty. People circulated an old video of him saying that celebrities should not advertise tobacco products. Despite this, he later apologised for his actions.
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
Oh, wait, someone on Twitter also found this after 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
6. When he was chastised for promoting manual scavenging, which is prohibited in India. This was the content of the tweet, which was later removed.
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
7. When Akshay Kumar felt it would be a good idea to walk 21 kilometres on a treadmill to better understand the condition of rural women. People were visibly enraged:
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. 🤦🏽♂️
— JayJay (@JamProlio) January 26, 2021
Hypocrisy thy name is Akshay Kumar. pic.twitter.com/TUznZmFx9R
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
8. When Akshay Kumar was harassed mercilessly for deleting one of his old tweets about rising gasoline costs.
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
9. When Twitter users chastised Akshay Kumar for making contradictory claims. Fans released an old tape of him calling him a hypocrite after he pushed people to donate money to the construction of a shrine.
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