Akshay Kumar Receives Social Media Fury For His Old Statement, ‘Like Heroines Who Are Hari Bhari, Chusa Hua Aam Na Lagey’

After an old interview of Akshay Kumar has emerged on social media, netizens are slamming the actor and accusing him of objectifying women

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Akshay Kumar Receives Social Media Fury For His Old Statement, ‘Like Heroines Who Are Hari Bhari, Chusa Hua Aam Na Lagey’
Being a celebrity comes with its own sets of pros and cons. While they are blessed with an insane amount of fan following, they are also bound to be under the constant public eye that, at times can turn into a disadvantage. Such is the case of Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar, who is now facing the heat on the internet, and that too for a statement given in the year 2012. It was during his old interview when the actor was quoted saying, “I like heroines who are hari bhari, chusa hua aam na lagey.” (Also read - Housefull 4 Express: Akshay Kumar Brings Nitara On Board, Little One Entertains Herself By Making Tents In The Train - Video Alert)

Well, it has now gone viral among the netizens, who aren’t really happy with what the actor had said. While a lot of people are disappointed, some of them accused the actor of objectifying women. “Dear Akshay Kumar You have to say sorry to all Women and Take back your words,” wrote a user, while another tweeted, “Sexist remark and body shaming about thin actresses? Any protest?” A couple of netizens expressed their disappointment by writing, “You’re disgusting, Akshay,” “Pathetic”.

Check out the reactions below:


 






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On the work front, Akshay Kumar is currently gearing up for the release of his upcoming comedy film, Housefull 4. It also stars Kriti Sanon, Kriti Kharbanda, Pooja Hegde, Bobby Deol, Riteish Deshmukh in the pivotal roles and has been helmed by Farhad Samji, after Sajid Khan was ousted after getting accused of sexual misconduct amid the #MeToo movement. Housefull 4 releases during Diwali this year. 


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