{
  "id": 992729,
  "title": "Akshay Kumar Removes Shoes While Holding National Flag As He Celebrates Independence Day; Netizens Praise Him - Watch Video",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/akshay-kumar-removes-shoes-while-holding-national-flag-as-he",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-15T08:02:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/akshay-kumar-removes-shoes-while-holding-national-flag-as-he-celebrates-independence-day-netizens-praise-him-watch-video"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Saturday morning, Bollywood stars Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff were captured playing cricket at a Mumbai ground during the 80th Independence Day celebrations. The video of their patriotic gesture quickly went viral on social media, showcasing Akshay removing his shoes, standing on a chair while holding the National Flag, and singing the national anthem alongside others.\n\nNetizens have praised the duo for their respect and love for the country. One Twitter user remarked, \"Since there was no pole there to hoist the flag at a height, Akshay Kumar first took off his shoes out of respect for the Indian national flag, then held the flag in his hands and stood on a chair.\"\n\nAkshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff halted their cricket match to honor the occasion, and continued playing afterward. Their commitment to their country was highlighted in a tweet from Akshay himself, who praised the pride of their flag and wished everyone a Happy Independence Day.\n\nLooking ahead, Akshay Kumar will next star in the film 'Haiwaan', set for release on September 11, 2026. He will also appear in 'Samuk' and 'Golmaal 5'.",
  "summary": "Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff were spotted at a ground in Mumbai on Saturday morning, where they were playing cricket. Amid the match, Akshay, Tiger and others celebrated the 80th Independence Day. A video of the same has gone viral on social media, in which we can see Akshay taking off his shoes, standing on a chair while holding the National Flag, as everyone sings Jana Gana Mana. Well,…",
  "key_points": [
    "Akshay Kumar removed shoes and held flag on chair for Independence Day",
    "Bollywood stars Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff played cricket at Mumbai ground",
    "Netizens praised duo for respect and love for country"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}