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The Curse of The Khiladi.

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     Fiscal year 2019 wasn’t a great time to be in the midcap space, to say the very least. Valuations suffered a reality check and several cases of corporate fraud emerged, even as the Indian growth story came to a screeching halt. Outliers, however, always save the day. Even in these turbulent times, there are some stocks out there that are consistent performers, outpacing the market in any era. Bollywood, in that regard, isn’t too different. While the recent past has seen several films led by the biggest names crash and burn, the industry does have its crop of bankable stars. And over the years, one man has stood tall above the rest.      Rajiv Hari Om Bhatia. The man who holds a Canadian passport and masquerades behind the screen name Akshay Kumar just so happens to be one of the most versatile actors out there, one who has undoubtedly reached the dizziest heights of stardom. Starting out as an action hero in the industry, Akshay Kumar has proven over two and a half decade