Akshay Kumar: Have applied for Indian passport; hurts when I’m asked to prove I’m Indian

After breaking his silence and confirming that he held a Canadian passport in May, Akshay Kumar has w revealed that he has applied for an Indian passport. actor stated that he is an ‘Indian’ and that it hurt him when he is asked to prove his it every time.  ‘Khiladi Kumar’ added that his wife and children are Indians and that his 'life is here.'  52-year-old also said that he paid all his taxes here. Akshay Kumar made revelation at an event held on Friday in company of his co-star of many movies, most recently Good Newwz, Kareena Kapoor Khan. 

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Statement

Akshay had in May put out a statement reacting to fuss about him being a Canadian citizen. He had said, “I really don't understand unwarranted interest and negativity about my citizenship. I have never hidden or denied that I hold a Canadian passport. It is also equally true that I have t visited Canada in last seven years. I work in India, and pay all my taxes in India. While all se years, I have never needed to prove my love for India to anyone, I find it disappointing that my citizenship issue is constantly dragged into needless controversy, a matter that is personal, legal, n-political, and of consequence to ors. Lastly, I would like continue contributing in my small way to causes that I believe in and make India stronger and stronger.”

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actor’s tweet came a few days after Mumbai had voted in Lok Sabha elections. At that time, ‘reason’ for his absence in ‘voting’ pictures of celebrities, started doing rounds. Akshay asking a journalist to move on when he asked why actor had t voted had also gone viral n.  Kesari star’s revelation had made headlines n. A throwback video of him stating, ‘Toronto is my home' had also gone viral n. However, many celebrities like Anupam Kher had come out in support of Akshay. 

On professional front, Akshay Kumar is having a dream year. While Kesari entered Rs 100-crore club, both Mission Mangal and Housefull 4 entered Rs 200-crore club. He will hope to continue run with Good Newwz, releasing on December 27. 

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