Amritsar, April 15: Bollywood star Akshay Kumar has expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for paying tribute to renowned nationalist and lawyer C. Sankaran Nair during a recent public gathering in Haryana.
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Taking to Instagram, Akshay shared a clip from the event where PM Modi spoke about Nair’s fearless stand against the British following the Jallianwala Bagh massacre in 1919. British troops had opened fire on unarmed civilians in Amritsar, triggering national outrage and intensifying India’s struggle for independence.
“Thank you Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji for remembering the great Chettur Sankaran Nair ji and his contribution to our freedom struggle. It is so important that we as a nation, especially the younger generation, value the great women and men who fought valiantly to ensure that we breathe in a free country! Our Kesari Chapter 2 is a humble effort to remind everyone that we must never take our freedom for granted,” Akshay wrote in his post.
During his address, PM Modi highlighted Nair’s courage and integrity, recalling how the former Indian National Congress president stood up to the British Empire in the aftermath of the massacre.
PM Modi also urged citizens, especially those from Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh, to learn from Nair’s life and legacy. “Every adult and child should be aware of his contributions. He is a great inspiration to us all,” he added.
Akshay Kumar is set to portray the iconic freedom fighter in his upcoming film Kesari 2, a continuation of the historical epic Kesari. The actor recently visited Amritsar to promote the film alongside co-stars Ananya Panday and R. Madhavan. The team also offered prayers at the Golden Temple, marking the occasion with reverence and enthusiasm.
