Akshay Kumar talks about child abuse, shares personal experience

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New Delhi: The famous Bollywood actor majorly known for his Martial art skills, Akshay Kumar recently revealed a very personal and agonizing incident of his childhood. It is unbelievable to think of this Martial Art expert would have suffered from childhood abuse! But was indeed a victim of the crime.
The actor was speaking on the issue of Women's safety, at a seminar in Mumbai on Thursday. He, after narrating the incident, encouraged children and women to speak up against abuse and seek help. 

According to a Times of India report, originally attributed to Mumbai Mirror, the actor said:

"When I was six, I was on my way to a neighbour's house when the lift man touched my butt. I was really agitated and told my father (Hari Om Bhatia) about it.He filed a police complaint.Investigations revealed that the lift-man was a history-sheeter. The cops took action and the man was arrested. I was a shy kid and was relieved that I could speak about this to my parents.But even today, I find it difficult to say the word `bum'. We must encourage women and children to speak up and tell their families if they encounter anything strange so that they can be protected and empowered."