Akshay Kumar urges ‘cyber period’ in schools after daughter’s online gaming incident

October 3, 2025 at 3:35 PM

Actor Akshay Kumar has called for schools in Maharashtra to introduce a weekly “cyber period” to educate children about online safety after sharing a personal incident involving his daughter.

Speaking at an event, Kumar recounted that his daughter was playing an online video game with strangers when she received a message asking whether she was male or female. After replying “female,” she was asked to send nude photographs. Kumar said his daughter immediately shut down the game and informed her mother.

“This is how things begin. This is also a part of cybercrime,” Kumar said, stressing the importance of awareness. “I would request the Chief Minister that in our Maharashtra state, every week in the seventh, eighth, ninth and tenth standards, there should be a period called cyber period where children should be explained about it. You all know that this crime is becoming bigger than street crime. It is very important to stop this crime.”

The actor’s appeal highlights growing concerns over online harassment and exploitation targeting minors. Cybercrime cases in India have been steadily rising, with authorities warning that children are particularly vulnerable on gaming platforms and social media. (Newswire)