Mumbai, October 12: Akshay Kumar has addressed the persistent rumors regarding his potential entry into politics, firmly stating, “At the moment, I am not joining politics.”
Currently, Akshay Kumar is making waves in the entertainment industry due to the release of his latest film, “Mission Raniganj,” directed by Tinu Suresh Desai. In interviews conducted during the film’s promotional activities, Khiladi Kumar has been candid on various matters, including his response to critical reports about his association with Vimal Pan Masala and inquiries about his political aspirations.
Akshay Kumar has been associated with numerous socially relevant films, such as “Padman,” “Toilet: Ek Prem Katha,” “OMG: Oh My God!” and its sequel, “Mission Mangal,” among others. Through these cinematic ventures, he has inadvertently ventured into themes that align with the projects of the BJP government.
During a recent interview with India Today, Akshay Kumar was asked about his potential interest in politics. In response, the prolific actor asserted, “No, I am not joining politics. I cannot predict the future, but as of now, I am steering clear of politics. I undertake these film projects because I believe in the importance of these stories reaching the public. I have been blessed with a platform through films to communicate the significant events occurring in our nation, like ‘Kesari,’ ‘Samrat Prithviraj,’ and various other films.”
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Addressing the allegations that his films serve as endorsements for the BJP’s government projects, he emphasized, “Many people assume that I made ‘Toilet: Ek Prem Katha’ to endorse the Swachh Bharat Mission of the BJP, or ‘Mission Mangal’ to promote the BJP’s Mangal Mission project. However, this is not the case. I’ve also made ‘Airlift.’ When I made ‘Airlift,’ the Congress party was in power.”
He continued, ” ‘Mission Raniganj’ is set in a period when the Congress party held authority. My focus is on themes of nobility and benevolence. It doesn’t matter which party is in power. What truly matters is the betterment of our nation.”
In the history of Indian cinema, several actors, including Jaya Bachchan, Rajesh Khanna, Kirron Kher, Ravi Kishan, Hema Malini, and Kamal Haasan, have transitioned from the entertainment industry to politics. However, Akshay Kumar’s recent statement makes it abundantly clear that he is not venturing into the world of politics.
