India, March 15 -- Actor Akshay Kumar addressed the debate around his "nationalist hero" image during a conversation about his acting journey at a recent event. The actor spoke about his film choices, the criticism he has received over the years, and the controversy surrounding his former Canadian passport.

During the India Today Conclave, Rajdeep Sardesai pointed out that many of Akshay Kumar's films, including Kesari series, Airlift, Baby, and Mission Mangal, to name a few, revolve around themes of national pride and security. He asked whether Akshay had deliberately chosen these projects to cultivate a nationalist image, especially given that critics questioned his patriotism because of his Canadian citizenship at the time.

Respondin...