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Akshay Kumar Defends Finances During ‘Jolly LLB 3’ Push, Citing Top-Taxpayer Record

The remarks came across two TV appearances during the Jolly LLB 3 promotional run.

Overview

  • On Aap Ki Adalat, Akshay Kumar rejected the “money-minded” tag, saying he earns through hard work, pays taxes, and performs seva.
  • He asserted that he has been India’s highest taxpayer for eight consecutive years.
  • He said he once used personal funds to complete a film when a producer faced financial difficulties.
  • On The Great Indian Kapil Show, he recalled an early fixation on fixed deposits after reading about Jeetendra and remarked that “the greed never ends.”
  • He highlighted frugal habits such as switching off lights and scolding a coach for starting an AC early, as reports noted Jolly LLB 3 has crossed about ₹45 crore at the box office.