Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar is no stranger to controversies, but one recurring criticism seems to follow him like a shadow: romancing actresses half his age. The announcement of his upcoming project, ‘Sky Force,’ has reignited this heated debate across social media platforms.

At 58, Akshay Kumar is set to star opposite the talented and glamorous Wamiqa Gabbi, who is just 32 years old. The massive 26-year age difference has sparked an outrage among fans and cinephiles alike. Many argue that this “pairing trend” makes the on-screen chemistry look forced and unnatural, with some harshly pointing out that the actresses are young enough to be his daughters.

This isn’t the first time the ‘Khiladi’ of Bollywood has faced such backlash. Previously, his pairings with Manushi Chhillar in ‘Samrat Prithviraj’ and other young stars in films like ‘Raksha Bandhan’ were met with similar trolling. Social media users are highlighting the glaring double standards in the industry—where aging male actors continue to play lead romantic roles, while older actresses are often sidelined or relegated to maternal characters.

Despite the noise, Akshay has always stood his ground. His philosophy remains simple: as long as an actor maintains peak fitness and looks the part, age should not be a barrier. He believes that the character’s requirement and the actor’s discipline are what truly matter on screen. However, the audience seems to be losing patience with this justification, calling it a reflection of deep-rooted patriarchy in Indian cinema.

As ‘Sky Force’ nears production, all eyes are on the chemistry between Akshay and Wamiqa. Whether their performance will silence the critics or add fuel to the fire is a question only time can answer. For now, the internet is buzzing with divided opinions on this controversial casting choice.