Akshay Kumar, the Khiladi of Bollywood, has a reputation for performing daredevil stunt sequences in his films and is aware of the dangers associated with it.

The "Airlift" actor has now penned a heartfelt open letter to honor all the stuntmen and women in the film industry for their contribution after learning about the death of international stuntman Scott Cosgrove, whose credits include films like "The Hunger Games," "The Expendables" and "300."

The 48-year-old states in the letter that actors like him are only alive because of stunt performers who put their own lives on the line for them but still do not get the recognition they deserve at award functions.

Read the full letter below:

"To all the stuntmen and women out there, I just heard another great international stuntman who has actually worked in my own industry, and was going to come & train with me at my Parkour Gym has sadly passed away. I not only believe you all should be winning #Oscars & #FilmFares for your incredible work, in my eyes you should always be acknowledged globally for saving our lives & our films credibility with your expertise."

"It Pains me, coz I know the one expert that an Actor/Actress can't live without during their shoot is their #StuntBuddy We would be mourning so many Actors/Actresses if it wasn't for your unbelievable hard work & amazing talent that makes our movies look so good & help us earn so much, while keeping us safe from harm. Instead the Stunt community is quietly mourning the ones they've lost be it by accident, injury or fatality on the sets of #AwardWinningFilms over the years."

"I know winning an award still isn't enough for what you all painfully go through for these million dollar projects, but it would be a little start, yet sadly our fraternities are barely even honouring you with that. I just want you to know coming from a Stunt/Actor like myself, I Admire, Respect, Honour & am Eternally Grateful for everything you all do, my children still have their Father in one piece because there is always someone prepared to take the fall that I may not be able to take one day. To all the #StuntmenAndWomen I have ever worked alongside around the World, you are in my & my family's prayers."

"You deserve so much more than a wage packet, & I hope I live long enough to see a change. I know in my 25 year long career nothing much has changed. But it will, and I will try & make sure of that... Till then Thank You & Take Great Care, Good Luck with the #FightForYourRights... RIP to all those that have #LostTheirLifeForFilm

Love & Prayers AK the Actor/AK the stuntman..."

Kumar also unveiled the first poster of his upcoming film "Rustom" via Twitter on Wednesday. "3 shots that shocked the nation and changed his life! Find out what happened with #Rustom this August 12, 2016," Akki captioned the poster of the film, in which he plays a naval officer.

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