The relationship between Bollywood celebrities and paparazzi has always been a tricky one. While some stars happily stop to pose for pictures, others prefer maintaining privacy. Akshay Kumar has shared his candid take on Bollywood’s paparazzi culture. Speaking about the paparazzi ecosystem, he pointed out that photographers earn their livelihood through celebrity pictures, so there is no reason to object.
Akshay Kumar on paparazzi
In a recent interview with India Today, the actor explained why he does not have an issue with paps clicking him, be it during work or with family. “Ek photographer ko kariban 3.5–4k milte hain. Aur agar usko milte hain, toh mere liye kya problem honi chahiye? Meri sherwani mein kya pareshaani honi chahiye ki main khada ho ke photo le lu? (A photographer earns around Rs 3,500–4,000 for clicking my photo. If they are earning that, why should I have a problem? What’s the issue for me to simply stand there in my sherwani and let them take a picture?)”
Akshay continued, “Main photo leke, uss bichare ka ghar chal jayega, woh khush ho jayega, aur saari photo le jayega, toh isme koi burai nahi hai. Privacy kya naam ki? Agar aap bahar nikal gaye ho bacchon aur biwi ke saath, toh kis baat ki privacy?” (There’s nothing wrong in it. If you’ve stepped out in public with your children and your wife, then what privacy is there to worry about?)”
During the same conversation, Akshay was asked if he has accepted being clicked as an occupational hazard. Here, the actor noted, “It is not a hazard… Agar koi photo nahi lega toh sabse zyada hazard hoga… Woh problem zyada hai.”
Akshay Kumar on insuring stunt performers
Akshay Kumar spoke passionately about his bond with stunt performers. Responding to a question about providing insurance support to Bollywood stunt artists, Kumar said the initiative came from personal experience and responsibility. “I know all the stuntmen. I know them by name. I consider myself a stuntman first and then an actor,” he said.
Akshay Kumar upcoming movies
On the work front, the actor will be seen reuniting with Priyadarshan for Bhooth Bangla. The film also stars Rajpal Yadav, Paresh Rawal, Wamiqa Gabbi, Tabu, and others. Apart from this, he has Welcome To The Jungle in his kitty. He will also be seen in Golmaal 5. The shoot is all set to start soon.
