Akshay Kumar in legal trouble over 'hurting sentiments' of Maratha community in detergent commercial

According to a media report a police complaint has been filed at Worli police station in Mumbai against him for mocking the Marathi culture and hurting the sentiments.
Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar (File photo| IANS)
Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar (File photo| IANS)

MUMBAI: National Award-winning actor Akshay Kumar has landed in a legal soup because of his latest washing powder commercial in which he portrays a Maratha warrior.

The "PadMan" actor has been blamed for hurting the Maratha sentiments. In the ad, the actor returned to his kingdom after defeating the enemies. When one of his soldier's wife taunts the army for his dirty clothes.

The commercial has not gone down with a section of people who allege that it shows Maratha warriors in poor light. (Photo | Twitter)
The commercial has not gone down with a section of people who allege that it shows Maratha warriors in poor light. (Photo | Twitter)

The actor says if his army can win battles, it can also wash clothes. It then shows the actor dancing while washing clothes. However, the commercial has not gone down well with a section of people.

According to a media report a police complaint has been filed at Worli police station in Mumbai against him for mocking the Marathi culture and hurting the sentiments.

Akshay is yet to respond.

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