Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar has asked the Maharashtra government to construct toilets in every nook and corner on the lines of the now defunct telephone booths to make the state open defecation free.
Speaking at a conclave ‘Transform Maharashtra’ as part of the 57th Maharashtra Day celebrations, the actor urged Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to construct small toilets and create an app to inform people about their locations for optimum use.
He recalled an incident of how a woman sought divorce from her husband as his house did not have a toilet (which is said to be the story of his upcoming film ‘Toilet Ek Prem Katha’) and urged all men that if they want to get married they must ensure a toilet at their homes.
Akshay Kumar with Devendra Fadnavis at 57th Maharashtra Day celebrations
He called for changing the mindset of people about the reluctance to have a toilet in the house where food is also cooked and pointed out the immense problems the women encounter.
Kumar recounted a dialogue from his upcoming film, “Toilet – Ek Prem Katha”, “agar biwi paas chahiye, to ghar mein sandaass (toilet) chahiye” to a loud round of applause even as dignitaries like industrialist Ratan Tata smiled.
Welcoming the actor’s suggestions, Fadnavis said he would initiate measures to implement them on a priority basis to increase the number of public toilets in the state.
As per official figures, so far, 225 cities and towns in the state have been declared ‘Open Defecation Free’ (ODF) and the entire urban Maharashtra is targeted to become ODF by October 2 as part of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.
Akshay kumar exactly fallow the Masslow need theory. He is on the stage where he can return back what he get from the society…. TEPK will be huge if the movie gonna right way.
Akshay is only promoting his upcoming crap Toilet- Ek Prem Katha.cheap publicity !
fake deshbhakti will crush this independence day, mark my words
Truth! Really admire him for this.
Great work akki sir
Brave effort by Akshay to make a movie on a topic which other actors feel disgusted even to mention in their films…
There is obvious need to highlight such issues through movies
In a entertaining way though..
y nw he is askng or tellng the govnmnt …. y bcoz his mve is cmng… evry common people want thz its n necessity….
Brave effort by Akshay to make a movie on a topic which other actors would feel disgusted even to mention it in their films There is obvious need to highlight such issues through movies
But In a entertaining way though..
water and the farmers sucide is main big problem than toilet
YES WE NEED “TOILETS ” NOW…
AFTER THAT WE NEED “SANITARY PAD ” PRODUCTION COMPANY..
JAISE JAISE JO MOVIE AAYEGI USKA DEMAND BADHTA RAHEGA – AKSHAY KUMAR
#DESHBAKHTI ONLY AT TIME OF MOVIES
Now some frustrated souls will appear and chant that TEPK will thrash SRK- anushka film.Bhai’s career will finished by gangu teli akki and blah blah.May god rest in peace their souls.
Badi der se yaad aaya akshay bhai..
Jst bcz ur dng such a movie, u r makng such statement..
proud of akki all haters who say him canadian atleast he is doing something for our nation what are you people doing except of abusing haters shame on such people
first salman khan with bmc built toliets in maharashtra now akki is doing it proud of both sallu and akki dear haters you can hate them life long but your hate will not even effect them 1%
He is doing a great job. He knows that he is powerful, popular figure, his voice will be heard and his statement will be printed.. he is using his capabilities for the betterment of the country.
But it is very sad that, instead of appreciating and encouraging him we question his nationality.
We are jealous of him.. how dare he make those statement when our favourite stars are quite.
This is the problem with us
If a Celebrity raises an issue, it is called a Publicity stunt. No wonder many people will say he IS DOING ALL THIS DRAMA FOR HIS UPCOMING FILM.
This is the best time to show unity. Desh badal ra h…..
Hope you keep promoting it like this till your last breath and not for your movie Mr. Saint
Great initiative by a very humble human being… @indicine : can you please share that clip if by chance you have about the dialogue mentioned above?
Now haters will say he is promoting his movie there
I M BIG FAN OF SRK BUT I THINK THIS TIME SRK WILL NOT ABLE TO CLASH WITH AKSHAY KUMAR.
AND I M DAMM SURE SRK MOVIE ID UNDER 100 CR. LIFETIME.????
Srk + Anushka+ imtiyaaz Ali = Akshay ( one man army).
TEPK looks interesting. Should be a perfect film for Independence Day. This one might give a tough competition to The Ring if it turns out another routine rom-com. For Ring to maintain a healthy lead, it is really important for Imtiaz to maintain his Jab We Met standard which has been consistently dropping since 2007!
Every nooks and corners
From India to Antartica to most importantly CANADA
Great,work finaly,akki this game ,
This,movie,tax,free,all,india
Beti,bachao beti,padao
“He (Aamir khan) became an assistant director and rest is said to be history. He’s today’s megastar, the game changer of cinema, the Box Office record smasher and the constant in my life.”- Asha parek
“I don’t think that there is any man, who can match up to Aamir Khan”.- Shatrughan sinha.
It’s good that he is doing such great cause, but one thing comes in my mind, why now? Just because his movie (which is on same topic) is coming, because we are facing this problem from decades, so why so much concern now?…….
Well we all know why now, but the most important thing is that he is raising this issue and asking government to do something on this……..which is more important right now……
Movie Promotion or No Movie Promotion, important thing is, he is doing this for the welfare of our society and that’s enough for me…..I don’t care whether he is doing this for his movie promotion or not, at the end its good for our country….SO I AM HAPPY
Well Done Akki Sir…….
srk fans ke comment Dekho
srkians and other khans fans This is for you guys …
AKKI donated much before his baby release to army mens …you guys told he is doing promotion and promoting baby ..
But he ended with making a website for army mens called bharat ke veer … and this website is very helpful for our jawan .For ex sukma martyrs
In this period of time his many movies came…
2nd thing AKKI always promoted health see his early interview … Once salman said in dus ka dum ..”if you want to follow some actor ,follow akshay kumar lifestyle..”…
3rd Recently released jolly llb 2 Based on corrupt police officers in which a innocent Muslim guy killed on a name of terrorist ..just bcoz he is Muslim.
Then you guys did not barked…
4th akki himself said he is promoting this issue that’s Why he is making this film and he will promote this ….
Whenever reqired he helped Whether Its farmer, army or general public .?
And please wait for 11 Aug … jo hona hai wo ho kar rahega….abhi se bhonk ke kya fayeda…
No achhi hogi wo chalegi ,dono achhi hogi dono chalegi
One would learn from Akki how to sell patriotism and social relevant issues….especially when his movie release is around the corner….
I wouldn’t be surprised seeing him as the brand ambassador of ‘Whisper’ before Padman releases….lol
A hero on screen and off screen. Proud to be akkian