Akshay Kumar concedes Bollywood drug reality; breaks silence on Sushant & defends industry

Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar broke his silence over widespre unrest about and within film industry in a video mess dressed to fans of Bollywood. He has, with folded hands, requested fans to give m a chance to rectify grave issues like drugs and narcotics that have come to fore after actor Sushant Singh Rajput's unfortunate demise in June this year. In dress, Akshay Kumar also requested media for sensitivity towards artists as he claimed that negative news has power to destroy ir hard-earned reputation and careers.

Here's what he said:

"Today, with a heavy heart I'm talking to you. I've been wanting to talk to you for a few days w but I didn't kw what to say as re's so much negativity all around us. We're called stars.. but you have me Bollywood with your love. We're t only about industry. We've also me India's culture and values kwn to every corner of world through our films. Every time public sentiment was brought up, our cinema has tried to showcase every sentiment. w that re are feelings of anger, we will take that as our command.

After SSR's death, many such issues have come to fore that have pained us as much as it has to you. se matters have forced us to introspect into our lives.. to look into many aspects of film industry that need attention w. Like narcotics and drugs. I cant cross my heart and lie to you and say that it doesn't exist. It exists just like in every or industry and profession. But that does t mean that every person in industry is involved in it. 

Drugs are a legal matter and investigation by premier ncies will surely bring justice. I kw that film fraternity will co-operate with law and support m completely. But I request you to t look at entire film industry like an evil and dishourable place. Please don't do that.

I have personally believed in power of media. If our media does t raise its voice at right time, many people do t get justice. I request media to continue its endeavours, but with a little sensitivity, because one negative news can potentially destroy reputation of artists who have worked hard for years to earn it."

Have a look:

Re | Akshay Kumar wraps up shooting for 'Bell Bottom', says 'it’s time to he back'

Re | Akshay Kumar shares new poster of 'Bell Bottom', fans call it 'blockbuster in waiting'

Akshay Kumar is first A-lister personality from Bollywood, after Kangana, to have spoken about Sushant Singh Rajput case. His appeal to fans comes after Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) cracked a deep-rooted drug nexus in Bollywood as well as television industry. In ir investigation of drugs angle in Sushant Singh Rajput's mysterious death, NCB brought forth names of big stars and questioned A-listers like Deepika Pukone, Shrdha Kapoor, Sara Ali Khan and Rakul Preet Singh as y uncovered evidence of ir involvement in drug consumption, supply or procurement.

Sushant case update

premier investigation ncies, CBI, NCB and ED, are expected to begin second leg of ir investigation of late actor's death this week. CBI is likely to proceed furr with AIIMS forensics report as corroborative 'opinion' and t 'conclusive findings'. It has also been informed that CBI director will decide on dition of charges under Section 302 (murder) in Sushant Singh Rajput's case.

Re | Akshay Kumar releases 'Bell Bottom' first poster, film to be released on April 2 next year

Re | Akshay Kumar shares pic with Twinkle, Aarav & 'Bell Bottom' crew, wraps Glasgow schedule