When Akshay Kumar felt 'insulted' at National Awards: 'It was quite an embarrassing situation...'

Akshay Kumar once felt slighted at the National Awards. In a now-viral interview from the 65th ceremony, he shared how he won his first National Award for Best Actor for Rustom after 135 films. However, the actress sitting beside him, a Malayalam star, received her award after just one film. Akshay reflected on how this made him feel after all his years of hard work.
The Humbling Contrast
In a chat with Aaj Tak, Akshay once shared an amusing yet humbling experience from his first National Awards ceremony. He recalled sitting next to a young actress, who congratulated him on winning the National Award for Rustom. Feeling proud of the achievement, Akshay asked her how many films she had done, only to learn that she had received the award for her debut film. This contrast left him feeling a bit insulted, as it had taken him 135 films to earn the same recognition.

The Awkward Situation
The 'Kesari 2' star went on to share that the actress responded by saying, "Sir, this is my first film." She had won a National Award for her debut movie, which left Akshay in an awkward situation. He admitted that it was a bit embarrassing for him, and he felt a little odd about the whole experience.

Akshay's National Award Journey
Akshay Kumar has won two National Awards in his career. In 2017, he received the Best Actor award for his role in Rustom, and in 2019, his film Pad Man won the Best Film on Other Social Issues award.