“Pay My Father’s Debt”: Akshay Kumar Helps Girl While Voting, Stops Her from Touching His Feet

On Thursday, as voting commenced in Maharashtra’s BMC elections, several celebrities visited polling stations to cast their votes. Among them was Akshay Kumar, who came accompanied by his wife. During his visit, a young girl approached Akshay with a heartfelt plea: she requested him to help repay her father’s debts. The actor’s kind response has since won the hearts of fans across social media.

A Heartfelt Plea at the Polling Station
Akshay Kumar was among the first prominent figures to vote in the elections being held across 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra. At the polling center in Mumbai, a young girl approached him and explained that her father was deeply in debt. Akshay paused to listen to her and instructed his team to share his personal phone number with her, ensuring the girl could reach out for assistance. This gesture instantly won admiration from fans.

The Girl Tried to Touch His Feet
As Akshay Kumar was leaving for his car, the girl followed him and, in a show of respect and desperation, attempted to touch his feet, pleading, “My father is in huge debt, please help him.” Seeing this, Akshay gently lifted her and stopped her from bowing down, saying, “Beta, don’t do this.”

Fans Praise Akshay’s Generosity
The heartwarming incident has gone viral on social media. Fans showered Akshay with praise, commenting, “Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar have such big hearts,” and, “Helping someone in need is true heroism. Akshay’s heart is pure.” Others called him a legend and lauded the actor for his humility and compassion.

BMC Elections in Maharashtra
Voting took place on 15 January 2026 across 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra, with a special focus on the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), which manages an annual budget of ₹74,400 crore. Voting was held from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM across 893 wards and 2,869 seats, with 3.48 crore voters and 15,931 candidates participating in the elections.

Akshay Kumar’s thoughtful gesture has once again highlighted that true heroism goes beyond the screen, inspiring millions with his kindness and approachability.