Akshay Kumar: I’ve never called in a favour to bag a movie or an award
Akshay Kumar was recently announced as one of the recipients of the prestigious National Film Awards for his performance in the film ‘Rustom’.
The actor, who has a film career spanning over two decades, won his first Best Actor National Award. After the announcement of the winners, Akshay drew the ire of many who thought that the actor received the award only because of his close friendship with filmmaker Priyadarshan, who was a part of the jury.
However, in a recent interview to Mumbai Mirror, the ‘Airlift’ actor broke his silence on the ongoing controversy. “I have completed 25 years in the film industry and I’ve never called in a favour to bag a movie or an award,” he addressed.
Akshay also shared how he is happy to finally bag an award because his wife Twinkle always teased him of not earning one. “I’m very happy. I consider it the blessings of my parents and the good wishes of my family. Mrs. Funnybones (wife Twinkle Khanna) who always teased me on not getting any awards, is happy, and my happiness lies in making her happy.”
