Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar casts vote as Indian citizen for first time | Watch

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar is known for his acting and films based on partiotism but the actor had not been able to cast his vote yet. The reason for this was that his citizenship was not of India but of Canada.

#WATCH | Actor Akshay Kumar arrives at a polling booth in Mumbai to cast his vote for the fifth phase of #LokSabhaElections2024. pic.twitter.com/ar0utFu7ow

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Akshay Kumar got Indian citizenship 

But now only last year he got Indian citizenship again. In such a situation, the actor has cast his vote for the first time after acquiring Indian citizenship. His video has surfaced in which he is seen standing in the queue early in the morning to cast his vote. Happiness is visible on his face.

#WATCH | Actor Akshay Kumar shows the indelible ink mark on his finger after casting his vote at a polling booth in Mumbai.

He says, "...I want my India to be developed and strong. I voted keeping that in mind. India should vote for what they deem is right...I think voter… pic.twitter.com/mN9C9dlvRD

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Actors are casting their votes

The fifth phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2024 is starting on Monday. Voting has also started in Maharashtra's capital Mumbai. Film stars, who create awareness among the public about voting, are also seen casting their votes during this period. Video of Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar has surfaced. They were also seen standing in line to cast their votes. Happiness was clearly visible on his face. The reason for this was also that after acquiring Indian citizenship in the year 2023, he voted for the first time. Fans are also seen congratulating Akshay on this.

Indian citizenship

The day of 15 August 2023 was very special for Akshay Kumar. First of all, on this day India completed 77 years of independence. On the other hand, Akshay Kumar, who held Canadian citizenship for a long time, got Indian citizenship on the same day. Now the actor has also cast his vote after getting citizenship on the basis of Right to Freedom. Along with entertaining the countrymen, he also works to create awareness through social media and through his films.