Akshay Kumar fumes: Stop arguing, think about soldiers, their families

Akshay Kumar doesn’t mince words when it comes to the national interest. The actor is not amused by the many debates over whether the Indian army did indeed carry out surgical strikes in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) or whether Pakistani artistes should be banned in India.

The actor posted a video, urging people to ignore needless debates in newsrooms, and to spare instead a thought for the martyrs of Uri and their families.

“I am not talking to you as a star or celebrity," Kumar said in the video in a stern tone. "I am talking to you as an army man’s son. I have been noticing since long that in news and newspapers our own countrymen are arguing with each other. Some are asking for surgical strikes' proof. Some are demanding that artistes be banned. Some are scared whether a war will happen.

"Gentlemen, please argue later. First please think about those who have laid down their lives for you at the border. Nineteen jawans attained martyrdom in the Uri attacks. One 24-year-old soldier, Nitin Kumar, sacrificed his life in Baramulla. Are their families and every other army family concerned whether a film will be released or an artist banned? They have just one worry, just one concern – their future. We should see to it that their present and future should be correct and secured. They are there guarding us and that is why I and you are alive today. If they were not there to guard us, there would be no India. Jai Hind.”

It may be recalled that after the Uri attacks, Akshay Kumar had pledged to provide financial support to the families of the soldiers who were killed. This new video once again affirms his commitment to those families. 

Watch Kumar's video here.