Akshay Kumar Reacts to Jaya Bachchan Mocking Toilet Ek Prem Katha, Says ‘Only a Fool…’

Jaya Bachchan Mocking Toilet Ek Prem Katha: Veteran actress and Rajya Sabha member Jaya Bachchan made headlines last month when she mocked the title of Akshay Kumar's 2017 film Toilet: Ek Prem Katha at an event. Upon hearing the name of the critically acclaimed film, Jaya declared it a 'flop' and claimed that she would never watch a film with such a title. Now Akshay Kumar has reacted to Jaya Bachchan's statement.

This question was asked to Akshay Kumar

Let us tell you that at the promotional event of his upcoming film Kesari Chapter 2, Akshay Kumar was asked if he feels bad when his fellow celebs from the industry criticize his films. Answering this question, the actor said, "Criticizing, I don't think anyone has criticized that film. Only a fool will criticize a film like the one I have made, Pad Man. You tell me, like Toilet: Ek Prem Katha, Airlift, Kesari 1 was made, Kesari 2 is there. There are many such films. So only a fool will criticize this film. And I have made a film that tells people a lot of things, makes them understand, anyone will criticize the film.

Akshay Kumar said this about Jaya Bachchan

During the conversation, the actor was asked about Jaya Bachchan's viral statement about not wanting to watch Toilet: Ek Prem Katha because of its title. Responding to this, the actor said, "Now if she has said it, then it must be right, I don't know. If I have done something wrong by making Toilet: Ek Prem Katha, then if she is saying it, then it must be right".

Toilet: Ek Prem Katha was released in the year 2017

Toilet: Ek Prem Katha is a 2017 Indian Hindi-language comedy-drama film directed by Shree Narayan Singh. Co-produced by Akshay Kumar and Neeraj Pandey, the film stars Akshay Kumar and Bhumi Pednekar in the lead roles. Released in 2017, Toilet: Ek Prem Katha revolves around Keshav, who falls in love with Jaya (Bhumi Pednekar) and marries her. When she complains about the lack of a toilet in their house, Keshav decides to build one. However, he soon realizes that this would not be an easy task, as he faces opposition from his own family and the entire village on religious grounds.

Jaya Bachchan Work Front

Meanwhile, on the work front, Jaya Bachchan will soon be seen in Dil Ka Darwaza Khol Na Darling. The film also stars Siddhant Chaturvedi and Vamika Gabbi in lead roles. Directed by Vikas Bahl, it is produced by Ramesh Taurani, Harman Baweja, Rohandeep Singh, Viraj Sawant and Ramesh Pulpaka. The film will hit the theatres later this year.

Akshay Kumar Work Front

Akshay Kumar's film Kesari Chapter 2 is all set to release in theatres. The film revolves around the life of advocate C Sankaran Nair and former President of the Indian National Congress, who fought to uncover the truth behind the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, taking the audience back to Indian history. The film Kesari Chapter 2 will release in theatres on 18 April 2025. Directed by Karan Singh Tyagi, the film stars many great actors. 

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