'I Became a Canadian Because My Films Weren't Doing Well': Akshay Kumar
1 year, 2 months ago

'I Became a Canadian Because My Films Weren't Doing Well': Akshay Kumar

The Quint  

During his conversation with ANI, the actor revealed, "I became a Canadian because my films were not doing well at one time and I gave 13 to 14 flop films. I said okay my films are also not going well and a person has to work, no matter where he is. Akshay, who announced his Indian citizenship on Independence Day earlier this year, further told the news agency, "For 9 to 10 years I didn't go there. On 15 August, the actor took to social media to share his official government documents, proving that he has finally got his Indian citizenship.

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Lack of unity in Bollywood to escalating star fees: 5 takeaways from Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn's HTLS session
1 month, 1 week ago

Lack of unity in Bollywood to escalating star fees: 5 takeaways from Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn's HTLS session

Hindustan Times  

Here are the highlights from the engaging session. I always want that to happen.” Ajay continued, “As far as we are concerned, the 4-5 of us who started together in the '90s – me, Akshay, Shah Rukh, Salman, Aamir and others – are not in any kind of struggle or conflict. You will never see that conflict between us.” To …

Lok Sabha 2024 elections: Overjoyed Akshay Kumar casts vote for the first time after getting Indian citizenship. Watch
7 months ago

Lok Sabha 2024 elections: Overjoyed Akshay Kumar casts vote for the first time after getting Indian citizenship. Watch

Hindustan Times  

Lok Sabha elections: Actor Akshay Kumar was among the early voters in Mumbai on Monday during the fifth phase of the 2024 LS polls. When asked about casting vote for the first time after getting his Indian citizenship, the actor said, “This is great! I am feeling very good!” Akshay got Indian citizenship last year Earlier in August 2023, Akshay …

Akshay Kumar Now an Indian Citizen, Here's Proof
1 year, 4 months ago

Akshay Kumar Now an Indian Citizen, Here's Proof

Deccan Chronicle  

Akshay Kumar has acquired Indian citizenship, as evidenced by the official government documents he shared on Twitter. Sharing the news on Twitter, Akshay posted an image of his Indian citizenship document under the name Akshay Hariom Bhatia. Moving on to Akshay's professional commitments, his recent release, OMG 2, alongside Pankaj Tripathi, has performed well at the box office, despite strong …

Akshay Kumar becomes Indian citizen on Independence Day
1 year, 4 months ago

Akshay Kumar becomes Indian citizen on Independence Day

The Hindu  

Actor Akshay Kumar on Tuesday announced that he has once again become an Indian citizen, a news that he shared with his fans on Independence Day. Kumar, who has often faced criticism over his Canadian citizenship, shared a photo of his Indian citizenship certificate on X, formerly Twitter. 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/DLH0DtbGxk — Akshay Kumar August 15, 2023 Kumar had previously said …

Akshay Kumar gets Indian citizenship, says ’Dil aur citizenship, dono Hindustani
1 year, 4 months ago

Akshay Kumar gets Indian citizenship, says ’Dil aur citizenship, dono Hindustani

Live Mint  

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar has been granted Indian citizenship, the actor informed on his social media handles. While sending Independence Day wishes, he captioned the post saying, “Dil aur citizenship, dono Hindustani. As per Sacnilk report, the film is estimated to earn ₹20.00 crore net in India on its fifth day. In the film, Akshay Kumar plays the role of …

Akshay Kumar gets Indian citizenship, shares proof on Twitter: ‘Dil aur citizenship, dono Hindustani’
1 year, 4 months ago

Akshay Kumar gets Indian citizenship, shares proof on Twitter: ‘Dil aur citizenship, dono Hindustani’

Hindustan Times  

Akshay Kumar is now an Indian citizen. Akshay's Indian citizenship documents Akshay took to Twitter to share a document that noted his name as Akshay Hariom Bhatia. In 2019, during a session of Hindustan Times Leadership Summit, Akshay had promised that he would soon apply for an Indian passport. Renounce ka abhi mera letter aagaya hai and very soon my …

Selfiee: Last time Akshay had series of flops, he applied for Canadian passport
1 year, 9 months ago

Selfiee: Last time Akshay had series of flops, he applied for Canadian passport

Live Mint  

In a recent interview on the first episode of the new season of Seedhi Baat on Aajtak, Bollywood star Akshay Kumar opened up about his Canadian citizenship and the criticism he has faced because of it. Akshay admitted to feeling hurt when people make unfounded statements about his decision to obtain Canadian citizenship without understanding the reasons behind it. With …

Akshay Kumar on decision to renounce Canadian passport: India is everything to me
1 year, 10 months ago

Akshay Kumar on decision to renounce Canadian passport: India is everything to me

The Hindu  

Bollywood star Akshay Kumar, who has often faced criticism over his Canadian citizenship, says India is everything to him and that he has already applied for a change of passport. He feels bad when people say things without knowing the reason for him taking up Canadian citizenship, Akshay said in an interview in the first episode of the new season …

'India is everything to me': Akshay Kumar to renounce Canadian passport
1 year, 10 months ago

'India is everything to me': Akshay Kumar to renounce Canadian passport

India TV News  

Actor Akshay Kumar has often been criticized as ‘Canadian Kumar’ by social media trolls for his Canadian citizenship. He feels bad when people say things without knowing the reason for his taking up Canadian citizenship, Akshay told Aaj Tak. You feel bad when people say things without knowing anything.," the 55-year-old star said. Akshay, known for his films such as …

‘I am very much Indian’: Akshay Kumar speaks about Canadian citizenship
2 years, 1 month ago

‘I am very much Indian’: Akshay Kumar speaks about Canadian citizenship

Live Mint  

Akshay Kumar has addressed the controversial issue of him being a Canadian citizen. Even though he has never concealed or disputed having a Canadian passport, Akshay Kumar frequently faces backlash from netizens regarding his citizenship. Akshay stated that, despite being a Canadian citizen, he pays all of his taxes in India. Akshay Kumar earlier revealed that, a few years ago, …

‘Very soon’: Akshay Kumar gives update on his Indian passport application
2 years, 1 month ago

‘Very soon’: Akshay Kumar gives update on his Indian passport application

Hindustan Times  

Actor Akshay Kumar has often been criticised as ‘Canadian Kumar’ by social media trolls for his Canadian citizenship. In 2019, during a session of Hindustan Times Leadership Summit, Akshay had promised that he would soon apply for an Indian passport. Akshay Kumar on the final day of Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2022. Hindustan Times chief managing editor-entertainment and lifestyle Sonal …

Akshay Kumar donates to Assam flood relief, gets abused and attacked for ‘being Canadian’
4 years, 4 months ago

Akshay Kumar donates to Assam flood relief, gets abused and attacked for ‘being Canadian’

Op India  

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar today donated Rs 1 crore for the Assam flood relief. Thnq Akshay Kumar — Akram Ahmed August 18, 2020 Ya ya I can understand the PR. However, Akshay Kumar had in December last year applied for Indian citizenship to put an end to his Canadian nationality controversy. Speaking at the Hindustan Times Leadership summit, Akshay Kumar …

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