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India Today
12 hours ago
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Akshay Kumar draws stunt ideas from Tom & Jerry, calls it the most violent show
Akshay Kumar draws action ideas from Tom & Jerry. (Photo Credit: Instagram/Akshay Kumar) India Today Entertainment Desk Akshay Kumar credited 'Tom & Jerry' cartoons for his stunt inspiration He said the cartoon was surprisingly violent despite being for children The actor recreated iconic 'Tom & Jerry' stunts in films like 'Sabse Bada Khiladi' and 'Khiladi 420' Actor Akshay Kumar, famous for performing his own daring stunts, has revealed a rather unexpected source of inspiration behind his high-octane action sequences - the cartoon 'Tom & Jerry'. Known as the Khiladi of Bollywood, Akshay has always impressed audiences with his fearless moves in films like 'Blue', 'Holiday', and the 'Khiladi' series. In a recent interview with Pinkvilla , the actor said that many of his action scenes are inspired by the cartoon duo Tom and Jerry. 'Do you know where I draw all this inspiration from? All the stunts I've done? You won't believe it, from 'Tom & Jerry',' Akshay said. 'I love watching 'Tom & Jerry', I think it's the most violent show. It's very violent, even though it's apparently made for kids. Each episode is 10 or 12 minutes long and packed with action. I've taken so much inspiration from it.' He cited specific examples, saying, 'I remember Tom coming down from a helicopter, hanging and picking up Jerry - I did that in 'Sabse Bada Khiladi'. Then Tom hanging from a plane - I recreated that in 'Khiladi 420'. There's another scene where Tom puts a hammock under a helicopter and both he and Jerry sit down and have a glass of wine - I did that in 'Khatron Ke Khiladi'.' Akshay also added humorously, 'People watch it thinking it's humorous, but it's not. In one episode, Tom breaks the whole house with a bat. It's so violent. Please understand - it's a violent show you're showing your kids!' On the work front, Akshay is set to appear in a special role as Lord Shiva in the upcoming Telugu film 'Kannappa', also featuring Prabhas, Mohanlal, and Vishnu Manchu. The film is set to release on June 27. He also has 'Welcome to the Jungle' and Priyadarshan's 'Bhooth Bangla', alongside Wamiqa Gabbi and Paresh Rawal, in the pipeline. Actor Akshay Kumar, famous for performing his own daring stunts, has revealed a rather unexpected source of inspiration behind his high-octane action sequences - the cartoon 'Tom & Jerry'. Known as the Khiladi of Bollywood, Akshay has always impressed audiences with his fearless moves in films like 'Blue', 'Holiday', and the 'Khiladi' series. In a recent interview with Pinkvilla , the actor said that many of his action scenes are inspired by the cartoon duo Tom and Jerry. 'Do you know where I draw all this inspiration from? All the stunts I've done? You won't believe it, from 'Tom & Jerry',' Akshay said. 'I love watching 'Tom & Jerry', I think it's the most violent show. It's very violent, even though it's apparently made for kids. Each episode is 10 or 12 minutes long and packed with action. I've taken so much inspiration from it.' He cited specific examples, saying, 'I remember Tom coming down from a helicopter, hanging and picking up Jerry - I did that in 'Sabse Bada Khiladi'. Then Tom hanging from a plane - I recreated that in 'Khiladi 420'. There's another scene where Tom puts a hammock under a helicopter and both he and Jerry sit down and have a glass of wine - I did that in 'Khatron Ke Khiladi'.' Akshay also added humorously, 'People watch it thinking it's humorous, but it's not. In one episode, Tom breaks the whole house with a bat. It's so violent. Please understand - it's a violent show you're showing your kids!' On the work front, Akshay is set to appear in a special role as Lord Shiva in the upcoming Telugu film 'Kannappa', also featuring Prabhas, Mohanlal, and Vishnu Manchu. The film is set to release on June 27. He also has 'Welcome to the Jungle' and Priyadarshan's 'Bhooth Bangla', alongside Wamiqa Gabbi and Paresh Rawal, in the pipeline. Join our WhatsApp Channel
Toronto Sun
15-05-2025
- Business
- Toronto Sun
Ben & Jerry's co-founder arrested at U.S. Senate protest over Gaza
Published May 15, 2025 • 1 minute read Ben Cohen is detained by U.S. Capitol Police for disrupting proceedings on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Photo by Samuel Corum / Getty Images Ben Cohen, co-founder of Ben & Jerry's ice cream, was arrested on Wednesday after disrupting a Senate hearing to protest U.S. military aid to Israel and humanitarian conditions in Gaza, according to the US Capitol Police. Cohen was removed from the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee hearing, where Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was testifying. 'You're killing poor kids in Gaza and paying for it by cutting Medicaid for kids here,' Cohen shouted from the public gallery before being escorted out by police with his hands tied behind his back. 'Let food into Gaza,' he added as he was led away, according to videos posted online by Cohen. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account As an avid consumer of his ice cream, I could not be more proud of @YoBenCohen and his fellow protestors for making homicidal lunatic RFK Jr. extremely uncomfortable while he lies through his & Jerry are proof that you can do fine and not be a fucking asshole. ✊🏼🇺🇸🫡 — Jim Stewartson, Antifascist 🇨🇦🇺🇦🏴☠️🇺🇸 (@jimstewartson) May 14, 2025 The Capitol Police said Cohen was charged under a District of Columbia code that prohibits crowding, obstructing or incommoding — a citation often used in civil disobedience cases in the capital. Six other demonstrators arrested at the hearing face more serious charges, including assaulting a police officer, according to Capitol Police. Cohen, a longtime progressive activist, co-founded Ben & Jerry's in 1978 with Jerry Greenfield. The Vermont-based brand is known for its quirky flavours and outspoken political positions. Ben & Jerry's is currently embroiled in a legal fight with its parent company, Unilever PLC. In a lawsuit filed in March, the company accused Unilever of firing Chief Executive Officer David Stever over disagreements regarding how outspoken the brand should be on political issues. Toronto Maple Leafs Relationships Columnists Toronto & GTA Ontario
