Advertisement
Akshay Kumar has never shied away from controversies with his candid statements on social media and in interviews. Known for his straightforwardness, Kumar often expresses his views, which triggers mixed reactions from the audience. However, there is one instance that no one would ever forget and made everyone realize that Khiladi Kumar might have gone overboard with his statements.
During the promotion of his film The Shaukeens in 2014, the actor made a shocking statement about men’s behavior towards women, sparking fury among some sections of society. Directed by Abhishek Sharma, The Shaukeens is a comedy film featuring veteran actors Anupam Kher, Annu Kapoor, and Piyush Mishra, among others. The plot of the movie revolves around three middle-aged men who travel to Mauritius and find themselves falling in love with the same woman.
During the film’s promotion, Akshay Kumar, who is also a part of the cast, spoke to various media outlets about the story and its uniqueness. However, one statement he made during an interview with Rediff.com’s Raju Hegde garnered significant attention and controversy. While talking about the movie, the ‘OMG 2‘ actor stated, “There is no man who isn’t lustful. When a man looks at a woman, his imagination is bound to run wild. A male’s DNA is composed in such a way that he will stare at a woman. The catch is in how he behaves with the woman. Anyone who disagrees with this and claims it depends on perspective is merely trying to hide their lust because thinking freely is socially unacceptable.”
Advertisement