Akshay Kumar FINALLY Reacts To Backlash Over Fake Moustache In Samrat Prithviraj; Says, “Maybe It Didn’t Look Good, But…”

Akshay Kumar is one of the busiest actors in Bollywood and known for delivering multiple films each year. While fans recently saw him on the big screen in Bhooth Bangla, Akki is also dominating the small screen as the host of the game show Wheel of Fortune India and a special appearance in Naagin 7. The actor, recently sat down for a podcast and got talking about the criticism he faced for sporting a fake moustache in Samrat Prithviraj.

For the unversed, in 2022, Kumar made headlines after netizens and moviegoers took to social media and criticised the actor for wearing a fake moustache in the historical drama . Viewers even questioned the authenticity of the look and his dedication to playing the character. Now, nearly 4 years after the film released – and tanked at the box office, Kumar has finally addressed the backlash.

Akshay Kumar FINALLY Reacts To Backlash Over Fake Moustache In Samrat Prithviraj

During a recent podcast on Shubhankar Mishra’s YouTube channel, Akshay Kumar reacted to the criticism surrounding him wearing a fake moustache in Samrat Prithviraj. The ‘Bhooth Bangla’ actor said, “See, I’m working on lots of things, lots of films and lots of looks. Like right now, I have this beard. I took around six weeks to grow it, and during those six weeks, I didn’t work. So it’s not like that.”

The actor further explained, “In Samrat Prithviraj, the story required a particular kind of moustache, and that kind of moustache cannot grow naturally on my face.” Justifying the use of a fake moustache, Kumar stated, “So yes, maybe the fake moustache didn’t look good, maybe a lot of people didn’t like it. But at the end of the day, it’s acting. Growing that exact moustache might not be possible for me. But sometimes you have to do it. And if people didn’t like it, then I am sorry.”

About Samrat Prithviraj

Directed by Chandraprakash Dwivedi and produced by Yash Raj Films, Samrat Prithviraj released in theatres on June 3, 2022. The movie was reportedly made on a budget of Rs 175 crore but managed to earn only Rs 90 crore at the worldwide box office. It starred Manushi Chhillar, Sanjay Dutt and Sonu Sood as pivotal characters.

Akshay’s Current Projects

On the work front, Akshay Kumar was recently seen as the lead in Priyadarshan’s horror-comedy Bhooth Bangla. The film – also starring Paresh Rawal, Tabu, Wamiqa Gabbi and Rajpal Yadav, opened to mixed reviews, earning around Rs 15 crore on its opening day. The film has amassed over Rs 117 crore globally in just 5 days. (Read our review of the film here)

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Akshay will soon be seen in Ahmed Khan’s ensemble comedy Welcome To The Jungle. The film also stars Jackie Shroff, Arshad Warsi, Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav, Johnny Lever, Raveena Tandon, Disha Patani and Jacqueline Fernandez. Lara Dutta, Shreyas Talpade, Tusshar Kapoor, Farida Jalal, Krushna Abhishek and Kiku Sharda are also part of the cast. The comedy is scheduled to release in theatres later this year.

Akshay Kumar will also be seen in Priyadarshan’s Haiwaan, co-starring Saif Ali Khan.

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Also Read: Bhooth Bangla 2: Ektaa Kapoor Plans Sequel After Akshay Kumar, Priyadarshan’s Horror Comedy Success- Report

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With nearly 10 years of experience, Grinell Esther Jacinto is the Desk Head of Bollywood Bubble. Her interests lie in everything that is kaleshi and she loves to dig deeper into the lives of B-town actors. She has a problem though – she loves horror films but will have chills the minute the theatres lights dims. She’s previously worked with Koimoi, UrbanAsian and SpotboyE.