'My social work comes from pure compassion'
5 May 2018 2:36 AM IST
Mumbai: Whether it is standing up for the rights of stuntmen in the Indian film industry or training girls for self-defence, supporting the 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan' or narrating the story of a man who took up the cause of menstrual hygiene – National Award-winning actor Akshay Kumar has dabbled in it all. He says his social work is a result of compassion towards humanity.
"I am really fortunate that God has given me fame, money and a celebrity status, and many youngsters get influenced by what I do. So I think my whole idea of standing for any cause is to utilise the power in a responsible manner. My social work comes from pure compassion. I talk about issues that I feel for," said Akshay.
Once known as the poster boy of action dramas in Bollywood, over the past few years Akshay has associated himself with films with patriotic themes – like Airlift and Rustom – and those with a social message, like Toilet: Ek Prem Katha and Pad Man. He says though he can make a lot of money from films, he also feels responsible to help in building the society.
"If I want, I can make a 'Singh Is Kinng' part 2... I know I have an audience for that. I know I can make millions of money from such a film. Not that I am not interested... But as a celebrity, I should be changing one thought. I should be influencing youngsters to contribute to a good cause. That is how we can build a society. I am doing it in my way," he said with a smile.
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