Akshay Kumar And His Love For Real-Life Incidents: When Actor Bowled Over Fans With His Engaging Performances
In this blog, we will take you through how Akshay Kumar brought several real-life stories to the screen.
Akshay Kumar is one of the best actors Bollywood has ever produced. The superstar has shown his acting range in several movies, and in his 30-year-long career, Akshay Kumar has starred in movies spanning a wide range of genres. Akshay Kumar, who is fondly referred to as 'Khiladi', began his career in 1991 with 'Saugandh', however, it was his film 'Khiladi' which made him a household name in 1992. 'Khiladi', which also starred Ayesha Jhulka, Deepak Tijori, Sabeeha, Prem Chopra, Shakti Kapoor, Anant Mahadevan, and Johnny Lever, was directed by Abbas-Mustan, and this Hindi film cemented Akshay Kumar's position as an action star.
Talking about latest Bollywood movies, Akshay Kumar then did several movies in the action genre such as 'Mohra', and 'Jaanwar', and the 90s saw 'Khiladi' just juicing up his action image.
However, the next decade saw a shift in roles that Akshay Kumar pursued, and the audience showered love on him for that as well.
The 2000s saw Akshay Kumar doing memorable roles in movies such as 'Dhadkan', 'Andaaz', and 'Namastey London'.
However, the early 2000s saw Akshay Kumar gaining widespread recognition for his roles in slapstick comedies such as 'Hera Pheri', 'Phir Hera Pheri', 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa', 'Singh Is Kinng', 'Garam Masala', and 'Welcome'.
To date, fans believe that there is no one like Akshay Kumar when it comes to comic timing and it is no surprise that Akshay Kumar will return to comedy next year with films such as 'Housefull 5' and 'Welcome To The Jungle'.
However, Akshay Kumar has also made a name for himself when it comes to portraying real-life incidents with authenticity and great detail. The actor has time and time again decided to delve into the shoes of real-life heroes, bringing their stories to the silver screen.
Akshay Kumar is back with another real-life incident with his latest film 'Mission Raniganj'.
Talking about latest Akshay Kumar movie, 'Mission Raniganj' directed by Tinu Suresh Desai and produced by Pooja Entertainment, was released in theatres on October 6. For the unversed, 'Mission Raniganj' has been written by Vipul K Rawal, and the new Hindi film is based on the Raniganj Coalfields collapse of 1989, in West Bengal. The film stars Akshay Kumar and Parineeti Chopra in leading roles.
Talking about Akshay Kumar movies, the plot of the film revolves around Jaswant Singh Gill, a mining engineer from IIT Dhanbad, and how he ends up rescuing 65 trapped miners at the Raniganj Coalfields in 1989.
So, with 'Mission Raniganj' being a huge talking point, we have decided to talk about some of Akshay Kumar's movies based on real-life incidents.
In this blog, we will take you through how Akshay Kumar brought several real-life stories to the forefront.
1. Airlift (2016)
The movie starring Akshay Kumar was released in 2016 and it was directed by Raja Krishna Menon. The plot of the movie follows the central character Ranjit Katyal played by Akshay Kumar and how he carries out the evacuation of Indians based in Kuwait during the Invasion of Kuwait by Saddam Hussein's Iraq which led to the beginning of the Gulf War. The central plot of the movie was taken from the real-life story of a Kuwait-based Malayali businessman Mathunny Mathews.
Talking about best Indian biopics, Akshay Kumar's portrayal of Katyal's transformation from a self-centered man to a hero willing to risk everything is both inspiring and heart-wrenching in the film.
Apart from Akshay Kumar, 'Airlift' also starred Nimrit Kaur in the leading role. The movie received positive reviews from critics and audiences. Akshay Kumar received tremendous praise for his acting, and many believe that this is one of his best acting performances.
2. Pad Man (2018)
In 'Pad Man', directed by R Balki, Akshay Kumar essayed the role of the real-life social entrepreneur Arunachalam Muruganantham, who revolutionised menstrual hygiene in rural India by creating affordable sanitary napkins. The film tries to shed light on the stigma surrounding menstruation and the efforts of one man to make a difference.
Talking about the best Akshay Kumar's movies, the actor's performance in the film was hailed as sensitive and impactful, highlighting the importance of breaking taboos. Apart from Akshay Kumar, 'Pad Man' also starred Radhika Apte and Sonam Kapoor.
Not many would know but it was Akshay Kumar's wife Twinkle Khanna who came up with the idea of telling the story of Arunachalam Muruganantham on the big screen.
Twinkle Khanna, who served as a co-producer on 'Pad Man' came across this true story while doing research for her column in the ‘Times Of India'.
3. Gold (2018)
'Gold', starring Akshay Kumar, is a sports drama inspired by India's first Olympic gold medal in hockey as an independent nation in 1948. In the film, Akshay Kumar played the role of Tapan Das, the manager of the Indian hockey team, navigating the challenges of pre-independence India to achieve a dream that unites a nation.
Apart from Akshay Kumar, 'Gold' also stars Mouni Roy, Amit Sadh, Kunal Kapoor, Vineet Kumar Singh, Sunny Kaushal, and Nikita Dutta. The film was directed by Reema Kagti, while it was produced by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani. For the unversed, 'Gold' is the first Bollywood film to be released in Saudi Arabia.
4. Kesari (2019)
'Kesari' tells the story of the Battle of Saragarhi, which is viewed as a remarkable event in Indian military history. In this battle, 21 Sikh soldiers of the British Indian Army fought against 10,000 Afghan invaders in 1897. In the film, Akshay Kumar played the role of Havildar Ishar Singh, the valiant leader of the Sikh regiment, displaying extraordinary bravery and resilience. Akshay Kumar's performance is powerful and emotionally charged.
Apart from Akshay Kumar, 'Kesari' also stars Parineeti Chopra, Vikram Singh Chauhan, Sarwar, Vansh Bhardwaj, Jaspreet Singh, Vivek Saini, Vikram Kochhar, and Rakesh Sharma.
5. Mission Mangal (2019)
'Mission Mangal' is based on the true story of the Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan). In the film, Akshay Kumar portrayed the role of Rakesh Dhawan, a scientist leading the mission. The Hindi film celebrates India's scientific achievements and the collaborative efforts of a team that overcame challenges to achieve the impossible.
Apart from Akshay Kumar, 'Mission Mangal' also stars Vidya Balan, Sonakshi Sinha, Taapsee Pannu, Nithya Menen, Kirti Kulhari, Sharman Joshi, HG Dattatreya, Vikram Gokhale, Dalip Tahil, Sanjay Kapoor and Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub. At the 65th Filmfare Awards, Mission Mangal received 6 nominations, including Best Film, Best Director, and Best Actress. For the unversed, 'Mission Mangal' was directed by Jagan Shakti.
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Conclusion
Akshay Kumar has a knack for picking up true stories that have not been told on the silver screen and hence we can be certain that he will continue to bring more inspiring real-life stories to the silver screen.
