Overview

• A viral video shows Akshay Kumar telling a fan “Haath niche, haath mat rakho” after the man placed a hand on his shoulder while posing for a selfie.
• The incident occurred Friday at Mumbai airport as Kumar, traveling with his daughter Nitara Bhatia, paused to take photos with several fans.
• After the fan removed his hand, Kumar maintained his composure and walked into the terminal without further comment.
• Social media reaction largely backed Kumar, with many users calling unsolicited touching of public figures inappropriate.
• In a related legal development, the Bombay High Court indicated it will grant ad‑interim relief to protect Kumar’s personality rights against unauthorized and AI‑generated uses of his image.