Published 08:02 IST, September 30th 2019
Akshay Kumar: Five most unconventional roles played by Khiladi Kumar
Akshay Kumar has always been very versatile and has played many different characters with utmost ease. Here are some of his most unconventional roles.
Akshay Kumar is one of the most versatile as well as bankable actors of the Bollywood industry. Khiladi Kumar has been creatively satisfied when it comes to his films and the roles he has played. He has played a plethora of roles, all very different from each other. Right from Baby to Housefull, from Aitraaz to Tashan, he has done it all. Here are some of the most unconventional films Akshay has been a part of.
OMG-Oh My God!
OMG revolves around the life of a middle-class shopkeeper who loses his shop in an earthquake. He drags 'God' to court saying the happenings are connected to the almighty himself. Akshay Kumar plays the role of Krishna Vasudev Yadav, who is a modern-day Krishna. It is claimed the film got a ‘U’ certificate without any cuts.
Unusual Quotient: Unlike any other role he has played before, Akshay Kumar plays the role of 'God'.
Bhool Bhulaiyaa
The Priyadarshan directed movie is a horror-comedy that revolves around an NRI couple who move into their ancestral house. Despite constant warnings from their family, they pay no heed to the stories about a spirit that resides the house. Akshay Kumar plays the role of a psychiatrist who comes to solve the mystery of the possession.
Unusual Quotient: The role of a psychiatrist is a very quirky one that combines science with culture.
Pad Man
Pad Man talks about a man who realises how menses affect women, after a close incident with his wife. He sets out on a mission to provide sanitary napkins to women in rural areas for a cheaper rate. The movie aims to bust the taboo surrounding the topic of menstrual health. The R. Balki directorial started a movement where people from all walks of life posted a picture with a sanitary napkin stating that they would like to spread awareness about menstrual hygiene.
Unusual Quotient: Tackling an issue that talks about a subject that is a taboo.
2.0
The Tamil and Hindi film features Akshay Kumar in a never seen before avatar. The movie is a Sci-fi, action movie that is directed by S. Shankar. Akshay Kumar plays the role of a supernatural being that is shaped like a bird. The movie stars South Indian superstar Rajnikanth who plays the role of a scientist and a robot. Akshay Kumar’s character Pakshirajan causes cell phones to fly out of people’s hands, mysteriously, and he also has superpowers in the movie.
Unusual Quotient: Akshay Kumar plays the role of a sci-fi villain and adapts a unique avatar.
Laxmmi Bomb
The upcoming movie starring Akshay Kumar and Kiara Advani is a remake of a Tamil movie Kanchana: Muni 2. Though the film has not been released yet, Akshay Kumar is said to be playing the role of a cowardly man who is possessed by the ghost of a transgender person. The movie is a horror-comedy, which is slated for a release in June next year. Unusual Quotient: The character of a transgender ghost is a very refreshing twist to the story.
Updated 11:30 IST, September 30th 2019