Priyadarshan:Why are people questioning Akshay Kumar's win

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JackSparrowcraz

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Posted: 8 years ago

Priyadarshan, the chairperson of the feature film section for the National Film Awards, says he does not understand why people are questioning his frequent collaborator Akshay Kumar's best actor win today.

The filmmaker has collaborated with Akshay in films like 'Hera Pheri', 'Garam Masala', 'Bhagam Bhaag', 'Bhool Bhulaiya', 'De Dana Dan' and 'Khatta Meetha'.

Many in social media are attributing Akshay's win to his close proximity to Priyadarshan.

But the director says last year Ramesh Sippy was head of the jury and none questioned his good friend Amitabh Bachchan's best actor win, so why should he and Akshay be subjected to such allegations.

"I have heard of all that and I will answer it in a simple way. When Ramesh Sippy was jury head Amitabh Bachchan won. When Prakash Jha was head of jury, Ajay Devgn won.

"So none questioned at that time. So why all these questions are cropping up today," Priyadarshan told PTI.

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Rohit

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Posted: 8 years ago

Because ajay was well deserved at that time and akshay for rustom , for RUSTOM 😲 is a slap on intellect of most of the poeple whi follow movies

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djoker

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Posted: 8 years ago

he should know that the more he screams the more it becomes obvious, he should just sit quiet he is doing more damage than good ,he is falling into his own trap

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@TheRowdiest

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Posted: 8 years ago

People are questioning bcz they are super jealous of Akki

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JackSparrowcraz

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Posted: 8 years ago

further more added

Priyadarshan says regional films don't chase after box office numbers and that is why they are true to their stories and also give social messages.

"While watching films we realised that a lot of Bollywood movies were themed around homosexuality. The movies are not really highlighting social problems. Whereas regional cinema are themed around fantastic social issues. They try to tell different stories. Even 'Dangal' doesn't talk about social issues. It was a life story.

"Regional movies are not made with the aim to earn Rs 100 crore. They are made from the heart. We should promote films that reflect the Indian culture. Regional movies are doing a very good job of storytelling through social issues," he says.