Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar, who attended the Women's Cricket World Cup final between India and England at Lord's on Sunday, has apologised for violating the code of conduct for the tricolour
Akshay Kumar trolled for holding Indian flag upside down, deletes 'offensive' photo
Akshay Kumar trolled for holding Indian flag upside down, deletes 'offensive' photo. Pic/Akshay Kumar's Twitter account
Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar, who attended the Women's Cricket World Cup final between India and England at Lord's on Sunday, has apologised for violating the code of conduct for the tricolour.
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The actor was seen holding the Indian flag upside down at the cricket match. Akshay Kumar had shared a picture from the stadium where he was seen cheering the Indian team while waving the Indian flag upside down.
Here's the tweet that Akshay Kumar deleted:
Screenshot of Akshay Kumar's deleted tweet
Akshay Kumar was trolled for 'disrespecting' the Indian tricolour. Kamaal R Khan, among other Twitterati, too slammed the superstar and went on a rant.
See, how good are Canadian ppl dat they are not calling Canadian Akshay Kumar a Deshdrohi, while he is holding Indian flag instead of Canada pic.twitter.com/aWnMwMiwo7
— KRK (@kamaalrkhan) 23 July 2017
Wiki has amended Akshay Kumar's nationality Indian Canadian upon the request of the actor. Means Indian born Canadian n it's 100% correct.
— KRK (@kamaalrkhan) 23 July 2017
Bro @akshaykumar Agar Aap Indian Hote, Toh Indian flag Ulta Kabhi Nahi Pakadte. But a Canadian can't understand difference in Ulta-Seedha! pic.twitter.com/WCSdLG0tFL
— KRK (@kamaalrkhan) 23 July 2017
Akshay kumar bhai Dekhlo Haaji Bhi Indian flag Seedha Lahrakar India Ki Shaan Badhaate hain! pic.twitter.com/UnzIn8WYbs
— KRK (@kamaalrkhan) 23 July 2017
I do 100% agree with Akshay Kumar that Canada is most secular country in the world so everyone will love to become proud Canadian citizen.
— KRK (@kamaalrkhan) 23 July 2017
After receiving flak for his tweet, Akshay Kumar deleted the photo and extended his apology for 'offending' sentiments.
Here's Akshay Kumar's apology tweet:
Extending my sincerest apology for violating the code of conduct for the tricolor.Didn't mean to offend anyone,the picture has been removed
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) 24 July 2017
Here's what Akshay Kumar tweeted prior to the match:
Big day for women and sports tomorrow. Join me on #StarSports as I cheer the #WomenInBlue live from the stadium. #WorldCupFinals
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) 22 July 2017
Come on India, let our #WomenInBlue feel the support of a billion fans! #Proud #WWC17 @StarSportsIndia
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) 23 July 2017
This is how excited I am, never in my life have I run for a train barefoot to make it in time for a match!! Come on #WomenInBlue #WWC17Final pic.twitter.com/hYFhTrP6eZ
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) 23 July 2017
Even Broken Hearts Can Laugh!!
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) 23 July 2017
These Women have started a revolution & I couldn't be more proud ðÂu00c2u009fÂu00c2u0091Âu00c2u008aðÂu00c2u009fÂu00c2u008f½ #WWC17Final pic.twitter.com/gVfHI08XHi
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