Actor Akshay Kumar has addressed veteran actress Jaya Bachchan's remarks, in which she labeled his film Toilet Ek Prem Katha as a failure. He expressed that he believes he did not err in producing such a film and acknowledged that if she has made that statement, it must hold some validity.

Akshay Kumar reacts

Akshay addressed various concerns during the press conference for his forthcoming film, Kesari Chapter 2. He was questioned about his involvement in social and political cinema, particularly regarding whether criticism from within the industry affects him.

In his response, Akshay stated, "I don't believe anyone has criticized these films. Only someone foolish would do so. Just look at my work: I've created Pad Man, Airlift, Toilet Ek Prem Katha, Kesari, and now Kesari Chapter 2... I've produced many such films with great passion. If a film imparts knowledge or understanding to its audience, I don't think it has faced criticism."

At that moment, a journalist noted that Jaya had voiced her disapproval of the film, citing the word "toilet" in its title and mentioning that she had not seen it. In reply, Akshay remarked, “If she has expressed that opinion, then it must hold some truth. I am uncertain if making a film like Toilet Ek Prem Katha was a mistake, but if she believes it to be so, then it must be valid."

What did Jaya Bachchan say?

Recently, Jaya Bachchan voiced her dissatisfaction with the title of Akshay Kumar's film, Toilet: Ek Prem Katha, labeling it a "flop film" during a conclave. Critiquing the film's title, Jaya remarked, "Consider the name of the film; I would never choose to watch such movies. Toilet: Ek Prem Katha—does this even qualify as a title? Is it appealing? Please tell me, how many of you would actually watch a film with such a name?" When she inquired of the audience about their willingness to see the film, only a handful raised their hands. She promptly concluded, "The film is a flop."

About Toilet: Ek Prem Katha

The 2017 comedy-drama, helmed by Shree Narayan Singh and featuring Akshay Kumar and Bhumi Pednekar, emphasized the significance of sanitation, especially in rural communities, and sought to raise awareness about the elimination of open defecation. The film garnered favorable reviews from both critics and viewers, achieving considerable box office success with global revenues amounting to ₹316.97 crore.

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