Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar's much-awaited movie Bachchan Pandey was released in theaters on Friday on the occasion of Holi 2022. On the occasion of Holi 2022, Akshay Kumar-starrer Bachchan Pandey chose for the theatrical release as the COVID restrictions have been lifted in almost all states of India. Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar is playing the title role in Bachchan Pandey who is a deadly gangster. Apart from Akshay Kumar, actors like Kriti Sanon, Jacqueline Fernandez, and Arshad Warsi will also be seen in this movie. The movie is directed by Farhad Samji.
Interestingly, on the date of its release fans are expressing their anger on Akshay Kumar and trending #BoycottBachchanPandey. Now, those who are wondering why fans who love Akshay Kumar so much is trending #BoycottBachchanPandey and appealing the people of India to not watch the movie can read further:
#BoycottBachchanPandey trends on social media
Fans are virtually expressing their anger and calling for a boycott of the movie Bachchan Pandey. The call for #BoycottBachchanPandey comes for various reasons. As per netizens, Bachchan Pandey is Hinduphobic in nature. Fans are not happy that the film-maker has used the name of Bachchan 'Pandey' for a gangster role as Pandey belongs to the Brahmin community of Hindus. Not only this, Bachchan Pandey's 'Holi par Goli' tagline too came under the scanner of netizens who accused the film-makers of maligning the Indian festival of colours. Furthermore, netizens are outlining that Director Farhad Samji belongs to Muslim community and therefore he is trying to spread Hinduphobia.
Fans fume at Bachchan Pandey
Akshay Kumar chares huge amount for Bachchan Pandey
As per the IANS report, Bachchan Pandey has become the talk of the town, not for its song or action scenes, but, for the remuneration charged by Bollywood Khiladi Akshay Kumar. According to sources, Akshay has charged Rs 100 Crores for the film. Akshay Kumar had also entered the Forbes top 10 highest-paid actors list.