Opinion | Of the Akshay-Modi ‘show’ and the portrayal of Indian farmers
5 years, 10 months ago

Opinion | Of the Akshay-Modi ‘show’ and the portrayal of Indian farmers

Live Mint  

In what can only be described as his latest performance, Akshay Kumar acts as a journalist interviewing Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Both the options Akshay Kumar offered Modi—chewing a mango or sucking its juice—show the massive disconnect with the Indian farmer’s life. Instead of showing sensitivity towards the plight of the farmers, Modi took the question at face value—it was about him, after all—and told a story from his childhood, about the kind farmer who doesn’t mind when poor children come to his farm to eat mangoes. But rather than reflecting on creating a more equitable system that ends the gross injustice to farmers, or figuring out ways to enable the farmer acquire skills to take up jobs, so that his family too can become consumers of the good life, in Modi’s anecdote, the farmer gives the fruits of his labour for free.

Farmers Prime Minister Modi Mango Farmer Indian Farm  farmer  farmers  prime  minister  akshaymodi  akshay  portrayal  modi  indian  farm  mango  opinion  kumar  question

History of this topic

Akshay Kumar Joins PM Modi’s Fight Against Obesity: Shares Tips For Healthy Living
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Akshay Kumar Joins PM Modi’s Fight Against Obesity: Shares Tips For Healthy Living

ABP News  

Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar recently shared an old video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his X account. The actor, known for his commitment to fitness and wellness, fully supported the Prime Minister's message and encouraged his fans to adopt a healthy lifestyle. PM Modi's Message On Combating Obesity In the video, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the rising obesity …

Akshay Kumar meets PM Narendra Modi at event, shares pic
4 months, 1 week ago

Akshay Kumar meets PM Narendra Modi at event, shares pic

India Today  

Actor Akshay Kumar shared a candid picture with Prime Minister Narendra Modi from a recent event in Delhi. In the picture, Akshay Kumar is seen wearing a crisp white shirt and black trousers, sporting a wide smile as he greets Prime Minister Modi, who appears equally pleased to meet the Airlift actor. Check out the picture here: Instagram/Akshay Kumar Akshay …

Akshay Kumar Shares Tips For A Healthy Life On PM Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat'
1 year, 2 months ago

Akshay Kumar Shares Tips For A Healthy Life On PM Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat'

ABP News  

New Delhi: Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar offered insights into his fitness philosophy in the most recent episode of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's well-liked monthly radio show "Mann Ki Baat," encouraging listeners to embrace a natural and holistic approach to staying fit. Akshay Kumar, who is well-known for his commitment to leading a healthy lifestyle, emphasised the need of forming habits …

Akshay Kumar appears in PM Narendra Modi's Mann Ki Baat: 'Actors are often not what they appear onscreen'
1 year, 2 months ago

Akshay Kumar appears in PM Narendra Modi's Mann Ki Baat: 'Actors are often not what they appear onscreen'

Hindustan Times  

Actor Akshay Kumar on Sunday made his special appearance in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's monthly radio address Mann Ki Baat. Akshay Kumar on Mann Ki Baat He also requested people to change their lifestyle as per the advice of doctors and not by looking at a film star's body. He outlined a holistic approach that includes regular exercise, yoga, consumption …

Akshay Kumar finally BREAKS his silence on being called 'Modi bhakt', his full statement here
1 year, 5 months ago

Akshay Kumar finally BREAKS his silence on being called 'Modi bhakt', his full statement here

India TV News  

In a career spanning more than three decades, Akshay Kumar touched all film genres. Apart from comedy and romance, the actor has given multiple socio-political films including his new release Mission Raniganj: The Great Bharat Rescue. Speaking to Times Now, Akshay Kumar said he made films on different subjects and ain't into politics. He further said people accuse him of …

Akshay Kumar calls PM Modi 'the biggest influencer', reacts to unnecessary comments on films
2 years, 2 months ago

Akshay Kumar calls PM Modi 'the biggest influencer', reacts to unnecessary comments on films

India TV News  

Akshay Kumar calls PM Modi 'the biggest influencer', reacts to unnecessary comments on films Akshay Kumar was all praise for PM Narendra Modi for asking BJP workers to refrain from making unnecessary remarks on films. While promoting the film, the superstar also addressed the problem of 'Boycott Bollywood' trend and praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for asking BJP workers to …

Farmers are playing major role in building Aatmanirbhar Bharat, says Narendra Modi during Mann Ki Baat
4 years, 6 months ago

Farmers are playing major role in building Aatmanirbhar Bharat, says Narendra Modi during Mann Ki Baat

Firstpost  

Talking about various success stories of farmer groups across states, Modi also said the agriculture sector will benefit immensely with greater use of technology New Delhi: Lauding farmers for strengthening the country’s agriculture sector, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the farm sector is playing a major role in efforts to build a self-reliant India. He also said if …

Akshay Kumar on interviewing PM Modi: ‘Even he was taken aback by questions I was asking’
5 years, 3 months ago

Akshay Kumar on interviewing PM Modi: ‘Even he was taken aback by questions I was asking’

Hindustan Times  

Actor Akshay Kumar said ‘anyone would have jumped’ at the chance to interview Prime Minister Narendra Modi, reiterating that he approached the conversation as a common man. Actor Akshay Kumar seen during the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit at Taj Palace, in New Delhi, India, on Friday, December 6, 2019. I went without any preparation and asked him questions as a …

Akshay Kumar fan walks 900km to meet his idol. Actor shares inspiring video
5 years, 6 months ago

Akshay Kumar fan walks 900km to meet his idol. Actor shares inspiring video

India Today  

Just like Akshay Kumar, his fans are also fitness freaks. Parbat, who is a die-hard Akshay Kumar fan, covered the distance from Dwarka in Gujarat to Mumbai in 18 days. #SundayMotivation pic.twitter.com/kJdyNxwwpa Akshay Kumar September 1, 2019 Sharing a picture of himself with Parbat, Akshay wrote, "It’s always great to meet you all and I’m grateful for all the love …

Akshay Kumar is Teen Khiladi in old pic: Mom ensured I got nutritious meals to fuel my passion
5 years, 7 months ago

Akshay Kumar is Teen Khiladi in old pic: Mom ensured I got nutritious meals to fuel my passion

India Today  

After his wife Twinkle Khanna nominated him to share his childhood picture and take part in the initiative to spread awareness on girl child education, Akshay Kumar took to Twitter to share a throwback picture of himself. The actor wrote, "Growing up I was always inclined towards sports & my mom ensured I got nutritious home-cooked meals to fuel my …

Narendra Modi's interview to Akshay Kumar is as much smart strategy as a snub to the media
5 years, 11 months ago

Narendra Modi's interview to Akshay Kumar is as much smart strategy as a snub to the media

Firstpost  

With Narendra Modi choosing to interview with Akshay Kumar instead of a journalist, leaders in the media must realise that until this lost credibility is redeemed by good, strong journalism, surrogates will be easily found, and we will tamely report it. On Wednesday, I watched Prime Minister Narendra Modi being interviewed by actor Akshay Kumar in largely bucolic surroundings. If …

Akshay Kumar reacts to Narendra Modi’s jibe at Twinkle Khanna's critical tweets: 'Was stumped by his wit'
5 years, 11 months ago

Akshay Kumar reacts to Narendra Modi’s jibe at Twinkle Khanna's critical tweets: 'Was stumped by his wit'

Firstpost  

In what was called a “non-political” interview, actor Akshay Kumar sat down with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, talking about his early life, ambitions, and family. During this particular segment, Modi made a witty remark while revealing that he follows Twitter accounts of Akshay and his wife Twinkle Khanna too, referring to her critical tweets about him. It’s …

Narendra Modi scripts a Bollywood twist with Akshay Kumar ’interview’
5 years, 11 months ago

Narendra Modi scripts a Bollywood twist with Akshay Kumar ’interview’

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Bollywood’s love affair with Prime Minister Narendra Modi just got a tiny bit tender. It came in the form of a 60-minute-long “interview” with Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar, designed to showcase the softer, personal side of the prime minister’s personality. I like humour, but now it becomes difficult because it can be misconstrued for TRPs.” On his relationship …

PM Modi reveals his love for mangoes in interview with actor Akshay Kumar
5 years, 11 months ago

PM Modi reveals his love for mangoes in interview with actor Akshay Kumar

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in an interview on Wednesday revealed that he loves eating mangoes. In an interaction with actor Akshay Kumar, PM Modi said that he loved mangoes as a child and still loves them. PM Modi, while recalling his childhood days in Gujarat, said that he did not have the luxury to buy mangoes given his family background. …

Akshay Kumar's son photo with PM Modi | India TV News
9 years, 1 month ago

Akshay Kumar's son photo with PM Modi | India TV News

India TV News  

New Delhi: Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar shared a photo this evening featuring his son Aarav with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In the photo which the ‘Airlift' star shared on his Facebook page, PM Modi was seen pulling Aarav's ear in jest. A proud father Akshay shared this picture on Facebook: Akshay's wife actress Twinkle Khanna too shared the same picture …

Akshay Kumar sells sugarcane juice for a good cause
9 years, 2 months ago

Akshay Kumar sells sugarcane juice for a good cause

Deccan Chronicle  

Akshay Kumar will be seen playing saviour in his upcoming film ‘Airlift’, which is set to hit screens this Friday. Keeping up with the theme of the film, the Bollywood action superstar will be seen playing hero to three farmer’s widows in an upcoming television show. Akshay Kumar plays volley ball with Jawans in Jodhpur. Akshay’s film ‘Airlift’ that also …

Discover Related