Akshay Kumar OPENS UP on playing a gay character in Dishoom

Akshay Kumar had a short crisp cameo in Dishoom. While it is not a secret anymore that the actor essayed the role of a gay character in the film, Akshay received critical and fans appreciation for the role. Akshay recently got candid about his role and opened up about what made him choose this interesting character. [caption id="attachment_73940" align="alignnone" width="374"] Akshay Kumar's cameo in Dishoom[/caption] A popular daily asked Akshay, was it a big deal for a top actor to play a gay character in a big commercial movie and he just created a history by doing it. To which Akshay said, "No. At the point, I didn’t! Now that my Bumfie (aka belfie) is well and truly out there. I’ve been hearing that I really might be a first among my generation to do such a role, and you know what, being proud of one’s decisions is what makes your choices infectious… Gay, straight, fat or thin, we are what we are, and I was proud to play a gay character finally in my career. But the incredible response I’ve received from so many people is what makes this so amazing. All I can say is — thanks for the unconditional love." Also: CHECK OUT: Akshay Kumar’s sporty cameo in ‘Dishoom’! SEE INSIDE! Talking about the funny scene, the Khiladi stated, "Well, the day I walked onto the sets in Dubai slaying my kilt and man-bun, was the day John Abraham looked at me in a different light. After all, we’ve been through, he thought there were no surprises left. Both he and Varun showed me a lot of love, which I happily returned by sitting on their laps and pulling their leg the entire day. We share more than just good times, we even share our sushi. It kind of gutted me that my cameo was so short because I could have hung out with these beefcakes forever!" The actor was inspired by Marc Jacobs for his man-bun look. "I am very grateful for the appreciation. The look was inspired by Marc Jacobs, which Rohit and I couldn’t wait to piece together on screen. My stylist literally had a field day creating the outfits as it was a one-of-a-kind look and was sourced from London," he added.