Akshay Kumar: How Can They Openly Defecate On The Field, From Where The Food Is Coming?

However, Akshay Is Hopeful That Things Will Change.

"Our youth is very strong minded. They understand the necessity of using the toilet. Some people are starting to talk about it, which is great... It means awareness has been created."

"See, it is also about the mindset. In places where I have gone, I heard people saying, 'We don't do it (defecate) in the same house where we cook food'.

'People Should Take A Step'

"But how can they openly defecate on the field, from where the food is coming? Government is doing its part (by sanctioning public toilets)... People should also take a step."

Akshay On Decreasing Footfalls In Theatres

Considering the fact that the film industry is going through a rough patch and that footfalls in theatres are decreasing, Akshay was asked if ticket price is one of the reasons for that.

He said, "But then regional films and Hollywood films are doing well. If the ticket price is not affecting their business, then why ours? Maybe content is responsible then."

Akshay & His Realistic Projects

Whether it is Airlift, Rustom, Jolly LLB 2 and even Toilet: Ek Prem Katha, Akshay is acting in stories that project realism.

Asked if that is a strategy, the National Award-winning actor said, "If you are talking about issue-based stories like 'Toilet...', I think being a successful actor by the grace of God, if my association gives the film a better mileage and if the story intrigued me, I do it.

We Don't Love Akshay For No Reason!

"I got to know from research statistics that one child dies every five minutes in our country because of open defecation. Do you understand the intensity of the issue? That apart, if there's any story that is interesting, I do it."