Akshay Kumar, who has confronted criticism for his Canadian citizenship, has been granted Indian citizenship on the nation’s Independence Day.

“Dil aur citizenship, dono Hindustani. Glad Independence Day! Jai Hind!,” Akshay Kumar stated on social media, sharing the registration doc.

Akshay Kumar beforehand expressed disappointment when individuals questioned his “love for the nation.”

“India is all the pieces to me… No matter I’ve earned, no matter I’ve gained is from right here. And I am lucky that I get an opportunity to present again. You are feeling dangerous when individuals say issues with out understanding something…,” Akshay Kumar had stated in an interview.

He utilized for Indian citizenship in 2019, however the course of was halted because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

On the work entrance, Akshay Kumar’s OMG 2, starring Pankaj Tripathi and Yami Gautam, was launched in theatres final week.