Wednesday, December 17, 2025
ADVT 
Bollywood

Have To Discover Many More Images: Akshay Kumar

Darpan News Desk IANS, 18 Mar, 2019 09:44 PM

    From being an action hero to comedy king and now as Bollyood's poster boy of patriotism, actor Akshay Kumar says he has still many more areas to explore.


    "I have a long way to go. I want to do a lot and I will keep on working hard.


    I don't want to stop at one point or have only one kind of image. There are many images of mine which I still have to discover, Akshay told media on Monday while promoting his forthcoming film 'Kesari' here.


    Before 'Kesari', Akshay has tried his hand at several patriotic themes and social issues such as 'Gold', 'Rustom' , 'Padman'and 'Toilet: Ek Prem Katha'.


    Asked if patriotic films or socially driven films is his current focus, Akshay says that he doesn't like to get typecast.


    "It all depends on the story. I am doing 'Housefull 4' and I am doing a horror comedy too..."


    Talking about 'Kesari", Akshay said it is a story which needs to be told.


    The movie is based on 1897 Battle of Saragarhi, in which 21 Sikh soldiers of the East India Company army fought 10,000 Afghan invaders.

    "It is an emotional film. It is the story about those brave Sikhs who fought for their country. Unfortunately, not many people know about their battle. A year ago, when I was researching about it, there were hardly 3-4 articles on internet, but now there are about 40,000 articles on them.


    "I hope after this film, things will change and it will be added in the school syllabus," he added.


    Directed by Anurag Singh, 'Kesari' also stars actress Parineeti Chopra. It is due to release on Thursday.

     

    MORE Bollywood ARTICLES

    The 'Sonam Factor' In Arjun, Malaika’s Story

    Malaika and Arjun's relationship has also been mentioned more than once by filmmaker Karan Johar on his chat show Koffee With Karan.

    The 'Sonam Factor' In Arjun, Malaika’s Story

    Absolute Honour To Play Shaheed Udham Singh: Vicky Kaushal

    After his gripping performance as a courageous soldier in "Uri: The Surgical Strike", actor Vicky Kaushal has been cast to tell the heroic tale of Shaheed Udham Singh in a biopic

    Absolute Honour To Play Shaheed Udham Singh: Vicky Kaushal

    'Brahmastra' At Kumbh Mela: Alia, Ranbir Launch Logo On Mahashivratri

    Alia took to Instagram to share the update. "Hi guys, we are on the plane and we are on our way to Kumbh 2019," she said in an Instagram story.

    'Brahmastra' At Kumbh Mela: Alia, Ranbir Launch Logo On Mahashivratri

    Parmish Verma Starrer Punjabi Remake Of 'Singham' To Release On August 9

    Parmish Verma Starrer Punjabi Remake Of 'Singham' To Release On August 9
    Actor Ajay Devgn, who starred in the Hindi version of "Singham", on Monday announced the Punjabi remake of the film will release on August 9.

    Parmish Verma Starrer Punjabi Remake Of 'Singham' To Release On August 9

    A Politically Aware Actor Must Take A Stand: John Abraham

    A Politically Aware Actor Must Take A Stand: John Abraham
    John Abraham says it would make sense for someone to make a political statement only if the individual is well-versed with the larger political situation of the world.

    A Politically Aware Actor Must Take A Stand: John Abraham

    RAW - Romeo Akbar Walter Trailer: John Abraham Goes Undercover As A Spy In Pakistan

    Actor John Abraham on Monday said action needs to be taken against terrorism instead of waging a war against a country or religion.

    RAW - Romeo Akbar Walter Trailer: John Abraham Goes Undercover As A Spy In Pakistan