Akshay Kumar's must-watch films that were inspired by real life characters

Akshay Kumar was last seen in Housefull 4, and it goes without saying that he is one of most bankable actors in Bollywood with back to back releases. Akshay Kumar will be seen next in comedy-drama Good Newzz which is slated to release in December. Kesari actor has essayed many roles inspired by real-life events and incidents. Here is a list of Akshay Kumar's movies that depict a true story or were inspired by m.

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Padman

R.Balki directorial, Padman, released back in 2018. film is real-life story of Arunachalam Muruganantham who hails from remote rural area of Tamil Nadu. Akshay Kumar essays  role of Muruganantham and finds solutions for sanitary napkins for women who do t have access to proper sanitary options.

2.0

2.0 is inspired by story of Salim Ali, from Goa. Akshay Kumar is a birdman in film, which is symbolic of Salim’s actions in real life. In film, Salim protects endangered bird species and also tries to bring reforms in favour of protection of birds. S.Shankar directorial released back in 2018.

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Airlift

Airlift operation was spearheaded by a businessman based in Kuwait, late Mathunny Maws. He helped thousands of stranded Indians during invasion of Kuwait by Iraqi army. Akshay Kumar essays  role of Maws in 2016 film, which is real story of invasion incident.

Gold

film Gold is inspired by real-life story of Balbir Singh who manifested 1948 Olympic gold medal-winning feat of Indian men’s hockey team. Akshay Kumar’s role in film is inspired by Balbir’s real story, he is also son of a freedom fighter in both real and reel story. film was directed by Reema Kagti.

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Rustom

Rustom is loosely based on jury trial case on K.M.Nanavati, who was an Indian naval officer. Akshay Kumar essays role of Nanavati, who reportedly murders his friend for having an affair with his wife.  film released back in 2016.

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