Mission Raniganj actor Akshay Kumar has been the subject of scrutiny regarding his Canadian citizenship for quite some time now. However, the recent revelation of his long-awaited Indian passport has ignited debates and criticism across social media.
In a recent interview with Times Network, Akshay Kumar shed light on the journey to acquiring his Indian passport. Back in 2019, amidst the ongoing debate about his nationality, he initiated the process of obtaining an Indian Passport. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it caused significant delays.
According to the actor himself, it took 1.5 to 2 years to finally get his hands on his Indian passport. While recounting his excitement about having an Indian passport, netizens were quick to find an inconsistency in his timeline.
Netizens Debate Akshay Kumar’s Indian Passport Timeline
In the above-mentioned interview, he also shared his experience of presenting his passport in an immigration office. He mentioned that the officers regarded the passport with much respect and even went on to mention, “You come from the country of Modi.”
But, given the timeline of the Mission Raniganj actor’s passport acquisition, some netizens pointed out a perceived inconsistency in his claims. They mention that Akshay Kumar received his Indian passport two months ago, on August 15, 2023. Since then, he hasn’t traveled abroad due to shooting commitments. The social media buzz around this issue has led to the accusation of a “blatant lie” and has raised suspicions about the actors’ motives.
It’s important to mention that this entire discussion unfolded against the backdrop of Akshay Kumar’s latest movie, Mission Raniganj. Directed by Tinu Suresh Desai, the movie recounts the heroic saga of mining engineer Jaswant Singh Gill, who led a daring rescue mission in November 1989, saving trapped miners in a flooded coal mine in Raniganj.
