Oftentimes, celebrities use their wealth for good and give back to the community. Bollywood legend Akshay Kumar is also one of the many names in the industry who enjoys doing philanthropic work. However, he does not like to talk about it much.
Akshay Kumar feels grateful that he can give back to the community
While starring as a guest on Aap Ki Adaalat last year, Rajat Sharma questioned the actor about why he is not public about the efforts he makes and how he gives back to society. He listed out some of the things that the actor has done in the past, citing that in the last seven years, Kumar has served more than 76 crore rupees. He has donated crores of rupees for cancer, education, and flood relief.
Sharma then raised a question as to why the actor never reveals his good deeds and how he actively talks about earning money, but never speaks about giving back to the community.
To this, the Bhoot Bangla actor replied at the time by saying, "How do I say it? I would sound so foolish if I said, 'Hey, I paid so much money. I am doing this, I am doing that.' I have been given this opportunity to serve, and I am serving. I am fortunate to have this opportunity to work."
Akshay Kumar on being a money-minded person
In the same interview, the actor even talked about the allegations of him being a money-minded person. Talking about the same, the actor commented, "If I have earned money, it is not through robbery. I have earned it through hard work. For eight years, I have been the highest-tax-paying celebrity. So, is this proof of being money-minded? Money is an essential part of life; one has to be practical."
On the work front, the actor last appeared in the horror comedy film Bhoot Bangla and is slated to appear in two big-budget franchise hits. First, he will appear in Welcome to the Jungle, which will be released later this month, and Housefull 5, which is currently in production.
