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TopicAkshay Kumar

Topic: Akshay Kumar

Farmer union protests against Akshay Kumar’s Sooryavanshi for 3rd day, wants film banned

Akshay Kumar, born in Amritsar, has been at receiving end of anger from some farmers since he tweeted in favour of ‘India against propaganda’ campaign amid farmers’ protest.

From Xenophobia to lazy comedy — Sooryavanshi sums up issues with Bollywood’s police films

The Rohit Shetty film starring Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif underpins its moral centre on the phrase — “an eye for an eye makes the whole world blind”.

‘India against propaganda’, say Akshay Kumar, Karan Johar over Rihanna, Greta Thunberg tweets

Akshay Kumar, Karan Johar, Ajay Devgn and Suniel Shetty said Wednesday that citizens should focus on the government's efforts to resolve the farmers' crisis, and not on 'half-truths.'

Yogi Adityanath bonds with businesses, Bollywood in Mumbai to attract investment to UP

UP govt statement says improvement in ‘ease of doing business’ in state was appreciated by business leaders. Yogi met several corporate leaders, including those from Tata Sons and L&T.

Don’t look at everyone in Bollywood industry with same lens, says actor Akshay Kumar

Actor Akshay Kumar said that a drug issue exists in Bollywood but one shouldn't assume that every person in the profession is part of the problem in almost a four-minute long video on Twitter.

Akshay Kumar tells Bear Grylls he drinks cow urine daily, elephant-poop tea not a big deal

Actor Akshay Kumar, who will feature in Bear Grylls' show 'Into the Wild', said he drinks cow urine for Ayurvedic reasons. Kumar was on an Instagram live with Grylls and Huma Qureshi.

‘Elephant poop tea’ surprises Akshay Kumar as he sets out on adventure with Bear Grylls

After PM Narendra Modi and Rajinikanth, Akshay Kumar is all set to feature on wildlife adventurer Bear Grylls' show 'Into the Wild'.

Amit Malviya’s fact-check, Ramdev’s detox, Akshay Kumar on fake news & Batman to the rescue

The most politically correct and incorrect tweets of the day from across the political spectrum.

Bagga’s Nehru moment, Twitter-Trump war 2.0 & Twinkle Khanna takes on Akshay Kumar

The most politically correct and incorrect tweets of the day from across the political spectrum.

BJP wants us to see Indian Sonia Gandhi as Italian but Canadian Akshay Kumar as Indian

Arnab Goswami's obsession with Congress president Sonia Gandhi's Italian roots is not his alone. His supporters and many BJP leaders also can't see an Indian in her.

On Camera

Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.