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SHOCKING! Akshay Kumar Is Ready To Return His National Award, But Why?
This reply of Akshay Kumar on much going debate on winning the 'National Award' will surely hit you hard!
Actor Akshay Kumar, who has been criticised for bagging the prestigious National Film Award earlier this month, says after working for 25 years in Bollywood if people still think that he doesn't deserve the honour, they can take it away.
Akshay was named the Best Actor for his performance in the crime thriller 'Rustom', loosely based on the commander K.M. Nanavati case.
'Take It Away, If I Don't Deserve It'
Asked about criticism he faced after receiving the award, the actor told media here on Monday, "I have been working in the film industry for the last 25 years and I have noticed that every time whoever wins a National Award, the debate starts on who is deserving to win the award. I got it after 25 years. If you think I don't deserve it, you can take it away."
Akshay 's Contribution Towards Stunt Artistes
The actor was present here at the event by Movie Stunt Artistes Association for the insurance of all the stunt artistes who work in Hindi films.
Akshay Wants Stunt Artistes To Get Recognition
Stunt artists and choreographers should be accorded as much respect as heroes at every award ceremony, actor Akshay Kumar said on Monday.
'I'm A Stuntman First'
Introducing a special insurance scheme for all stunt artistes working in Hindi film industry, he said, "I am a stuntman first before an actor. For 10 years, I worked as a stuntman in Hindi film industry before getting the opportunity of acting."
Stuntmen Should Get Equal Respect: Akshay
"So I know how stuntmen risks their lives to earn their bread. I know what it takes to risk their lives to entertain us. So I think they should get equal respect even at the award shows for their work."
Akshay Announces The Insurance Scheme
The actor along with renowned cardiac surgeon, Dr Ramakanta Panda of Asia Heart Institute, announced the insurance scheme that covers around 380 stunt artists between the age of 18 to 55 with a death compensation of Rs 10 lakhs.
Dr Panda On His Collaboration With Akshay
Emphasising the importance of the insurance, Panda said: "Akshay came to me saying how could he help these people who are doing stunts in films and get injured and need treatment. He asked me if I can reserve some beds for them.
Mr Panda On Insurance
"Since they (stunt artists) work across the country, I thought insurance would be a better help. So we manage to collaborate with the insurance company to provide the facilities," concluded Mr Panda.
Known for his action films like 'Khiladi' and 'Mohra', he is now being associated with movies that have a patriotic theme. Apart from 'Rustom', he also wore patriotism on his sleeves in films like 'Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty', 'Baby' and 'Airlift'.
