‘Watching Chuck Norris in Way of the Dragon, Missing in Action wasn’t just entertainment—it was education’: Akshay Kumar | Bollywood News
3 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Mar 20, 2026 09:42 PM IST The sudden passing of martial arts legend and Hollywood actor Chuck Norris has sent shockwaves across the Indian entertainment industry, with several actors mourning his loss. Among them is Akshay Kumar, for whom the loss feels deeply personal. Taking to his official X handle, the actor penned an emotional note. He 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 effortless command he brought on screen stayed with me. Grateful for the inspiration that shaped a part of me.” 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… pic.twitter.com/thAc1t26Hm — Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) March 20, 2026 Actor Ranvir Shorey also paid tribute, writing, “The legend lives on. He’s broken …

