Akshay Kumar dropped some bold truth bombs at the press event for Kesari Chapter 2 in Mumbai. He wants the British government and King Charles to watch the film and understand what really happened during the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
The press conference took place in a cinema hall. Akshay showed up with co-star Ananya Panday, director Karan Singh Tyagi and producers Karan Johar and Apoorva Mehta. The team spoke about the film’s message and its emotional weight.
Akshay Kumar Wants British Govt To Watch Kesari Chapter 2
When asked about British MP Bob Blackman urging for an apology, Akshay shared his honest view. He said, “I am not here with a begging bowl and asking for an apology. But I want them to at least watch this film and realise the mistake. The apology is bound to happen.”
He added, “I want King Charles to watch this film. They should see what happened. The rest will follow automatically.”
Simon Paisley Called General Dyer A ‘Beep-Hole’
Akshay also shared a moment with Simon Paisley Day, who plays General Dyer in the movie. The actor said, “He knew a lot about the massacre. He just told me that General Dyer was a ‘beep-hole’. Ab aap samaj lijiye kya bola hoga!”
Director Karan Singh Tyagi added another emotional moment. His British coach, Jennifer, had a strong reaction while reading the script. Akki revealed, “When we were reading the script, Jennifer had tears in her eyes. She didn’t know that this is what happened.”
About Kesari Chapter 2
Kesari Chapter 2 follows the aftermath of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. The film tells the story of Sir Chettur Shankaran Nair, a fearless lawyer who challenged the British in court. Akshay plays Nair and brings this lesser-known story to the spotlight.
The film mixes raw history with intense emotion. It aims to spark real conversations and shed light on a dark yet forgotten part of India’s freedom struggle.
Dharma Productions has backed this powerful film, which hits cinemas worldwide on April 18.
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