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Pakistani Fan Tells Akshay Kumar Bell Bottom Was Against His Country, Here’s How The Actor Reacts

Akshay Kumar was on the Red Sea International Film Festival when a Pakistani fan requested him about his 2021 movie ‘Bell Bottom’. Here’s how Akashay tackled the query.

Pakistani Fan Tells Akshay Kumar Bell Bottom Was Against His Country, Here’s How The Actor Reacts

Actor Akshay Kumar was one of many many Bollywood celebs current on the Red Sea International Film Festival final week. The actor addressed the media and took followers’ questions on the occasion that occurred in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. During the session, a Pakistani man, who appeared Akshay’s fan, requested him why his nation was negatively represented within the 2021 film ‘Bell Bottom‘ which featured the actor in the lead.

While everyone was taken aback by the question, Akshay was quick to take charge of the situation. In his calm response to the man, Akshay said it was just a movie and didn’t imply something extra. When the person requested the actor, “I’m from Pakistan, your neighbour country. I have a request. You do fantastic movies like Pad Man and Toilet (Toilet: Ek Prem Katha). There is an issue between India and Pakistan as well. Your recent movie Bell Bottom has certain things against Pakistan (sic),” Akshay answered, “Sir, it’s just a movie. Don’t get so serious about it. It’s just a movie. There are many things like that. It’s just a movie, sir (sic).”

In Bell Bottom, which was a remake of a Kannada movie, Akshay performed the function of an Indian undercover agent. While the movie was profitable in India, it acquired criticism overseas. It was banned in Kuwait, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia. The story of Bell Bottom was loosely primarily based on the Eighties hijacking executed by Khalistani terrorists. The movie additionally featured Huma Qureshi, Vaani Kapoor, and Lara Dutta in essential roles.

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Published Date: December 5, 2022 10:58 AM IST

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