Close X
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
ADVT 
Bollywood

Akshay Doesn't Want To Stress On Patriotism

Darpan News Desk IANS, 13 Jan, 2016 01:12 PM
  • Akshay Doesn't Want To Stress On Patriotism
Action star Akshay Kumar, who has been starring in films with strong patriotic sentiments, says he doesn't want to stress on patriotism or the fact that there is a sudden rise in patriotic feelings.
 
Asked about his patriotic films including his forthcoming one titled "Airlift", Akshay said: "My father was in the Army, so perhaps due to that I feel like doing such films. I'm fond of the genre. When such stories come in front of you, you feel good about them. But I don't want to stress on them. I don't want to enforce this fact that there is extreme patriotism suddenly rising in me."
 
In the forthcoming film's trailer, he is seen playing an influential businessman who has several enemies due to his power. It gives a sneak peek of the time when Iraq invaded Kuwait and Indians had to be evacuated in 1990.
 
"Of course, there is patriotism and I'm proud to be an Indian. And sometimes those films come like 'Baby' which was about RAW agents and there were numerous real elements in it," added the actor, who donned the uniform for "Holiday: A Soldier is Never Off Duty" (2014).
 
The actor believes that he has a physique due to which he can "portray a police officer, an Army officer or a Naval officer because you find my structure like that. And so, it looks believable". 
 
The 48-year-old doesn't think that he can essay someone who is studying in a college.
 
"I don't think I'll be able to carry that forward. I can't take it, I know my limits," he said.
 
The film will hit the screens on January 22, a few days before Republic Day (January 26).
 
Asked about the release date, he said: "It's coming out before Republic Day. There is tremendous patriotism among our people, and the concept of 'desh', tolerance and intolerance... has become a very touchy subject. And here I am, bringing a film which conveys to be proud to be an Indian."
 
"Patriotism should be in your hearts and doesn't require you to scream about it, but if you see any malpractice, do report about it," said the actor, who said that he recently asked someone not to spit in public places.

MORE Bollywood ARTICLES

Nandish Sandhu Wouldn't Cheat On Anyone, Says Friend

Nandish Sandhu Wouldn't Cheat On Anyone, Says Friend
DJ Gouri -- a common friend of actors Nandish Sandhu and Rashami Desai -- who is said to be a reason for trouble in their paradise, says Nandish "wouldn’t cheat on anyone".

Nandish Sandhu Wouldn't Cheat On Anyone, Says Friend

I've To Work Hard To Get Filmfare's Best Actress Award: Sonakshi Sinha

Actress Sonakshi Sinha, who won the Filmfare Award for best debutant in 2011 for the Salman Khan-starrer film "Dabangg", says she has to work hard to win the Black Lady in the best actress category.

I've To Work Hard To Get Filmfare's Best Actress Award: Sonakshi Sinha

I Never Do Films For Relationships: Divya Dutta

Actress Divya Dutta says working with friends makes the experience enjoyable but doing a film for the sake of friendship is not on her to-do list.

I Never Do Films For Relationships: Divya Dutta

'Romantic Hero' Aditya Roy Kapur Would Love To Do Other Genres

'Romantic Hero' Aditya Roy Kapur Would Love To Do Other Genres
Actor Aditya Roy Kapur, who will once again be seen in a romantic avatar in his next film "Fitoor", is eager to try other genres other than love stories.

'Romantic Hero' Aditya Roy Kapur Would Love To Do Other Genres

'Dilwale' Mints Rs.335 Crore Worldwide

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan's romantic action comedy film “Dilwale” is going strong in theatres, especially overseas, even after three weeks of its release. The film has made a gross collection of Rs.335 crore worldwide.

'Dilwale' Mints Rs.335 Crore Worldwide

Disability Rights Group condemns 'Wazir' director; team apologises

  DRG demanded an apology for Nambiar's "disparaging" statement wherein he spoke about Amitabh's portrayal as a paralysed chess grandmaster.

Disability Rights Group condemns 'Wazir' director; team apologises