Overview
- Speaking at the India Today Conclave, Akshay Kumar said he chooses projects because they feel right to him, not to cultivate a particular public image.
- He acknowledged previously holding a Canadian passport, obtained during a phase when he said 16–17 films had flopped and a friend encouraged exploring business options in Canada.
- He said he abandoned plans to move after later box-office successes, reiterated that he remains Indian, and noted he has consistently paid taxes in India.
- Coverage highlights that films such as Airlift, Kesari, Baby, and Mission Mangal have fueled public perceptions of him as a patriotic screen presence.
- His upcoming slate includes Bhooth Bangla on April 10, 2026, Haiwaan in August 2026, and a new role in Rohit Shetty’s Golmaal 5, revealed in a set video on March 14.