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Akshay Kumar talks about cultural terrorism, Special 26

Hindustantimes.com | February 08 , 2013

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Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar talks about cultural terrorism and his upcoming film Special 26.

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Akshay Kumar, an actor and producer was born on September 9, 1967. His father was an army officer. His mother's name is Aruna Bhatia.

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