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Akshay Kumar responds to money-minded claims, saying he earned honestly, pays taxes, serves others, and even used his own money to finish a film.
Akshay Kumar talks about being labelled as money-minded.
Akshay Kumar is one of the highest tax-paying celebrities in India. There have been several accusations for years claiming that Kumar is a money-minded person, and now, finally, Akshay Kumar has reacted to the accusations against him.
The actor became the latest guest on Aap Ki Adalat, where he spoke about the accusations and said, “Agar paisa kamaya hai toh loot ke nahi kamaya. Maine kaam karke kamaya hai. 8 saal se I have been the highest taxpayer (I have earned money but not by stealing from someone. For the last 8 years I have been the highest taxpayer). Toh, it cannot be that I am money-minded or anything. Money is an important aspect in life, you have to be practical.”
He further added, “Paisa kamata hoon, tax deta hoon, aur un paiso se kaafi seva karta hoon. Ye mera dharam hai. Baaki chahe kuch bhi kahe, main kuch vishwas nahi karta… agar aapko pheete katne se paisa milta hai toh kya problem hai? Woh paisa dene ko taiyaar hai? Jab tak aap kisi se chori nahi kar rahe, jab tak aap kisi ko loot nahi rahe ho, jab tak aap mehnat kar rahe hain tab tak koi problem nahi hai (I earn money, I pay tax, and I serve. That is my religion. Rest, many will say a lot of things I do not care. If someone wants to pay you for attending an event, then why not take it? What is the problem with that? Unless you are stealing from someone and earning it by sheer hard work, it is completely okay). I don’t care if they say money-minded…”
Akshay also revealed that years ago, he had to use his own money to complete a film because the producer was facing financial difficulties.
About Akshay Kumar’s work front
On the professional front, Akshay Kumar is currently seen in Jolly LLB 3, which stars him opposite Arshad Warsi. The actor has also reunited with longtime collaborator Saif Ali Khan in Priyadarshan’s newly announced film Haiwaan.
Akshay and Saif have previously worked together in hits like Main Khiladi Tu Anari, Yeh Dillagi, Aarzoo, Tu Chor Main Sipahi, and Keemat. They were last seen together in the 2008 action-comedy Tashan, also starring Kareena Kapoor Khan and Anil Kapoor.
September 21, 2025, 21:23 IST
