Watch: Akshay Kumar once gave away his award to Aamir Khan

The 'Houseful 4' actor had won the People's Choice Best actor award

Action superstar Akshay Kumar once gave away his Best actor award while receiving it to none another than Aamir Khan. An old video of Akshay winning the Popular Choice Best Actor Award for Singh Is King and subsequently giving it to Aamir was just unearthed by Pinkvilla.

In the video Akshay gives a heartfelt speech on how he believes Aamir's performance in Ghajini deserves the award more than him, leaving audiences in shock. He begins the speech by thanking the fans for their constant support.


"I'm actually so touched. Really. I wanted this little beauty my whole career, for the last 18 years. I strive for this moment to achieve such an honour. Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine it would happen to me, a Chandni Chowk ka ladka. But it has and it came from you, the people," he said.

The Houseful star then went on to laud Aamir's performance in Ghajini as he proceeded to give him his award. "But as I stand here, holding my dream in my hand and my father's love in the other, I just want to tell you something. A few days back, I saw this movie Ghajini and I was bowled over. I saw Singh Is Kinng again after that when I was coming from London to Mumbai. I couldn't help but compare our work. That's when I knew without a doubt that the best actor this year, by far, according to me, is Mr. Aamir Khan for Ghajini." "What that man did for his movie was pure dedication. It is, as they say, historic," he added.

Refusing to accept the award, the Housefull 4 actor further said, "I refuse to be the man that pretends to take this away from him. I'm not going to do that at all. I know that this moment is never going to come again in my life but I cannot walk out from here holding something which I know doesn't belong to me."

He ended his speech saying, "I'm sure I haven't offended my people who have voted for me. I'm still here, striving for your love, your support and maybe one day, I will win it back again. I thank you from all my heart but Aamir, this one is for you, mate. You deserve it!."

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