Akshay Kumar Shares Heartfelt Praise From Wife Twinkle Khanna For 'Mission Raniganj' Performance
On October 7, as the highly anticipated film ‘Mission Raniganj’ made its debut in theaters, Akshay Kumar engaged in a media discussion about the film’s release and its central character, the unsung hero Jaswant Singh Gill, portrayed in the movie. Directed by Tinu Suresh Desai, ‘Mission Raniganj’ is a powerful narrative.
During this conversation, Akshay Kumar candidly shared his wife Twinkle Khanna’s thoughts on his performance in the film. He revealed that Twinkle sent him a heartfelt message after watching ‘Mission Raniganj,’ which he received on his phone during the press conference. Akshay expressed his gratitude for the validation he received from his wife and even read out her message. Her message conveyed that his performance was not only receiving great reviews but also was worthy of awards, making her immensely proud.
Akshay Kumar also delved into his perspective on the film’s commercial success. He emphasized the need to move away from the conventional practice of evaluating a film’s success solely based on its box office performance, noting the undue pressure it places on actors.
Furthermore, the actor reflected on the performance of his recent releases and the evolving landscape of the film industry, which now recognizes and appreciates diverse genres and narratives. He highlighted that he had the flexibility to work in both socially relevant films and commercial blockbusters, emphasizing the importance of not pressuring a film to achieve specific box office numbers. Akshay expressed contentment with contributing to films that bring about positive societal change while acknowledging that audiences enjoy seeing him in various film genres.
Akshay Kumar also took a moment to appreciate the recent successes of his fellow actors, including Shah Rukh Khan and Sunny Deol, whose films have achieved remarkable box office numbers. He expressed his support for the industry’s growth and the diversity of content that it currently offers, underlining the positive impact on the entire film fraternity.