Akshay Kumar pays emotional tribute to Chuck Norris: Shaped a part of me
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Akshay Kumar paid tribute to late actor Chuck Norris, reflecting on how watching the Hollywood legend's "effortless command" on screen profoundly shaped his own martial arts journey.
Actor Akshay Kumar paid tribute to late actor and martial arts star Chuck Norris, who died at 86. Akshay called Norris an "inspiration that shaped a part" of him.
The Bhooth Bangla actor, in his X post, wrote, "Growing up as a martial artist, watching Chuck Norris in Way of the Dragon, Missing in Action and many more wasn’t just entertainment, it was education. The discipline, strength, and that effortless command he brought on screen stayed with me. Grateful for the inspiration that shaped a part of me (sic)."
Growing up as a martial artist, watching Chuck Norris in Way of the Dragon, Missing in Action and many more wasn’t just entertainmentit was education. The discipline, strength, and that effortless command he brought on screen stayed with me. Grateful for the inspiration that pic.twitter.com/thAc1t26Hm— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) March 20, 2026
The Walker Texas Ranger fame action star died at the age of 86. The late actor's Instagram page confirmed his death on Friday, March 20, 2026. The post read, "It is with heavy hearts that our family shares the sudden passing of our beloved Chuck Norris yesterday morning. While we would like to keep the circumstances private, please know that he was surrounded by his family and was at peace. To the world, he was a martial artist, actor, and a symbol of strength. To us, he was a devoted husband, a loving father and grandfather, an incredible brother, and the heart of our family (sic)."
Akshay Kumar’s best action films include Sooryavanshi (2021), Sky Force (2025), Daava (1997), Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi (1996), Barood (1995) and Mohra (1994).
The actor will next be seen in director Priyadarshan's Bhooth Bangla, releasing on April 10, 2026.
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