Akshay Kumar to essay Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a film?

Earlier, actors such as Paresh Rawal and Anupam Kher were reportedly being considered to play PM in a film.

Akshay Kumar to essay Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a film?

Mumbai: Akshay Kumar is indeed the man of the moment in the film industry. Unlike the Khans, Akshay has a very different kind of fan following and most of his films either exhibit patriotism or highlight the importance of social reforms. And if the latest buzz is anything to go by, then Akshay may play Prime Minister Narendra Modi on screen.

According to a report in DNA, the Khiladi superstar may essay the role of the PM in a film.

“I can’t think of anyone better to play our Prime Minster than Akshay. He has a spotless image of an idealist and visionary. And look at the kind of work he’s doing. ‘Toilet: Ek Prem Katha’ and ‘Padman’ are the cinema of social reform that Guru Dutt and V Shantaram were associated with. Also, Akshay has risen from humble working class beginnings to become a national star, just like Modiji. We are certainly looking at a strong possibility of Akshay playing Modiji,” the report quoted Central Board of Film Certification’s chairperson Pahlaj Nihlani as saying.

BJP’s Shatrughan Sinha too opines the same. “Akshay is the Mr Clean of India. His image goes well with the image of the New Shining India,” he said.

Earlier, actors such as Paresh Rawal and Anupam Kher were reportedly being considered to play PM in a film. But Akshay’s popularity seems to be one of the many reasons to be chosen (as and when it happens) for the role of the BJP leader.

Interestingly, Akshay’s upcoming film – Toilet: Ek Prem Katha – is inspired by the PM’s pet project – Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.

Moreover, Akshay’s initiative – Bharat Ke Veer – a platform that facilitates financial assistance to the families of martyrs was launched by Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh recently.

So in all probabilities, if a film on PM Modi is made, Akshay comes across as the popular choice.