Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar has candidly addressed an issue that has affected his career: unpaid dues from producers. In a recent interview on the show Sarfiri Baatein with host Ghazal Alagh, Kumar shared his personal experience of being financially “cheated” in the industry.
The discussion came during a promotional event for his latest film, Sarfira, which was released on July 12 and also stars Radhika Madan and Paresh Rawal. Kumar, known for his forthrightness, revealed that despite his successful career, he has encountered situations where his payments were withheld by producers. He mentioned, without naming specific individuals, that he chooses to distance himself from those who fail to honor their financial commitments.
“This is something we have in common,” Kumar said, referring to his and Alagh’s shared view on the unacceptability of cheating. “Main uske baad main usse baat hi nahin karta, chup ho jaata hoon apna side mein nikal jaata hoon… ek do producers ki payment nahin aati hain and that is cheating only…” he explained, translating to: “I just don’t talk to that person, who cheats me. I go quiet… It has happened to me. A few producers haven’t cleared my dues.”
About Sarfira
Akshay Kumar’s new film, Sarfira, is set against the backdrop of India’s thriving startup culture and aviation industry. It is a Hindi remake of the critically acclaimed 2020 Tamil film Soorarai Pottru, which starred Suriya and was inspired by the life of Air Deccan founder Captain GR Gopinath. The original film won five National Film Awards, including Best Feature Film and Best Actor.
Upcoming Projects
Looking ahead, Kumar is preparing for the release of Singham Again, the latest installment in the popular Singham franchise, set to hit theaters in November. Directed by Rohit Shetty, the film features an ensemble cast including Deepika Padukone, Kareena Kapoor, Tiger Shroff, and Arjun Kapoor, alongside Ajay Devgn and Ranveer Singh.
In addition to Singham Again, Kumar will appear in Sky Force alongside Suniel Shetty, Nimrat Kaur, and Sara Ali Khan later this year. His film Khel Khel Mein, featuring Taapsee Pannu, Fardeen Khan, Vaani Kapoor, and Ammy Virk, is scheduled for release in August.
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