Mumbai (Maharashtra), April 11: Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar, currently on a promotional spree for his upcoming courtroom drama ‘Kesari Chapter 2’, addressed a reporter’s question about veteran actress and MP Jaya Bachchan’s reported comment on his 2017 film Toilet: Ek Prem Katha.
Jaya Bachchan had allegedly remarked that she wouldn’t watch the film simply because it had the word “toilet” in its title.
Reacting with calm and grace at a press conference in Mumbai on Friday, Akshay said:
“Ab agar unhone kaha hai toh sahi hoga, mujhe nahi pata. Agar ‘Toilet: Ek Prem Katha’ ek aisi film banake maine koi galat kaam kiya hai… agar woh keh rahi hai toh sahi hoga.”
(If she said it, then it must be right. I’m not aware of it. If making a film like Toilet: Ek Prem Katha was wrong on my part, then… but if she says it, it must be right.)
🚽 Toilet: Ek Prem Katha — A Socially Driven Film
Released in 2017, the film starred Bhumi Pednekar alongside Akshay and was inspired by a true story. It shed light on the critical issue of sanitation in rural India, especially the lack of access to toilets for women. The movie supported the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and received praise from both audiences and the government for driving change through mainstream cinema.
⚖️ Kesari Chapter 2 — What’s It About?
Following the success of Kesari (2019), which was based on the historic Battle of Saragarhi, Kesari Chapter 2 pivots toward a courtroom drama centered on social justice and emotional resilience.
- 🎬 Trailer: Released earlier this month
- 🎭 Cast:
- Akshay Kumar – Leading the legal battle
- Ananya Panday – As a passionate law student
- R. Madhavan – Playing the antagonist, Neville McKinley
- 📅 Release Date: April 18, 2025