India, Oct. 7 -- The 25th edition of FICCI Frames, Asia's leading media and entertainment summit, kicked off in Mumbai with a compelling conversation between Bollywood star Akshay Kumar and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. The two engaged in a candid chat about cinema's influence on leadership, during which Fadnavis revealed that the 2001 political drama Nayak, starring Anil Kapoor, left a lasting impression on him and not without consequences.

When asked by Akshay if any Hindi film had inspired his political journey or leadership style, Fadnavis shared with a smile, "Films don't necessarily shape us as leaders, but they influence our emotions and empathy, our human side. There are several films that have impacted me deeply....