India, Aug. 11 -- With the eighth anniversary of Toilet: Ek Prem Katha today, on August 11, 2025, it's a fitting moment to reflect on Akshay Kumar's career decisions that skilfully blended comedy with powerful social messages. While entertaining audiences, the actor's portrayals have prompted discussions on cleanliness, faith, legal principles, period hygiene, family values, and education.

The social comedy Toilet: Ek Prem Katha dealt with the problem of women's lack of access to toilets and open defecation in rural India. The story, based on real events, follows a newlywed husband as he attempts to construct a toilet for his bride (Bhumi Pednekar) in the face of cultural opposition. It was a hit at the box office and sparked discussions...