Akshay Kumar is damn happy with his gay cameo in ‘Dishoom’!

For the first time, Akshay Kumar portrayed a gay character on-screen, in John Abraham and Varun Dhawan starrer ‘Dishoom’ and his fans went mad watching his hilarious antics. He just had a cameo in the film, but it was one of the most entertaining elements of the film. And well, even Akshay Kumar is damn happy with what he has done in film.

Speaking to a leading daily, Akshay revealed that he is happy with his decision to take up this role. When asked whether it was a big deal for him to do so he said, “No. At the point, I didn’t! Now that my Bumfie (aka belfie) is well and truly out there. I’ve been hearing that I really might be a first among my generation to do such a role, and you know what, being proud of one’s decisions is what makes your choices infectious… Gay, straight, fat or thin, we are what we are, and I was proud to play a gay character finally in my career. But the incredible response I’ve received from so many people is what makes this so amazing. All I can say is — thanks for the unconditional love.”

Further he said that he wasn’t afraid that his image would get affected by portraying a gay in the film. He said, “Honestly, I wasn’t afraid even for a second. I was, however, hoping the world would embrace my character. As for my image, I’m fully aware I’ve been a gay icon in India for many years now. If I can be loved by the gay fraternity why shouldn’t I portray one in good faith for all their love and support over the years? I can only hope the gay community is as happy as I am to have done this. This really could have gone either way, but I’m so glad it’s been accepted by everyone, the world is finally changing for the better!”

Well, even we are proud of Akki for whatever he has done and achieved in this industry.

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Nikita Thakkar

A strongly opinionated, free-spirited, budding Bollywood journalist, she likes to write anything in her own quirky style. When not running around to get assigned tasks completed, you will find her either painting, indulging in photography or dreaming in the la la land.