Bollywood star Akshay Kumar recently engaged in a candid conversation with Ghazal Alagh, founder of Mama Earth, while promoting his upcoming film, “Sarfira.” The actor discussed his prolific career and addressed frequent comments about his intense work schedule.
Akshay’s Perspective on Hard Work
During the discussion, Akshay revealed that he often faces criticism for his decision to star in multiple films each year. He shared a typical comment he receives: “Mujhe kehte hain ye chaar film kyu karta hai saal mein… isko ek film karni chahiye… chalo main ek picture kar leta hu baaki din kya karunga? Tere ghar mein aaun (They say to me, why does he do four films a year… he should do just one film… okay, so I do one film, but what will I do for the rest of the days? Should I come to your house)?”
Akshay emphasized the value of staying busy and working hard, countering societal expectations that question extensive work commitments. He added, “Many people who tell the other people ki ye bahoot kaam karte hein. Beta, yaad rakhna lucky are those people who get work. Yahan kaam nahi milta… roz koi na koi bolta hai berozgaari chal rahi hai ye chal raha hai wo chal raha hai… jisko kaam mil raha hai usko toh karne do (Remember, lucky are those people who get work. Here, every day someone says there is unemployment, this is happening, that is happening… if someone is getting work, let them do it).”
Upcoming Projects
Akshay’s latest film, “Sarfira,” is set against the vibrant backdrop of India’s burgeoning startup culture and aviation industry. The movie, a Hindi remake of the acclaimed “Soorarai Pottru” starring Suriya, draws inspiration from the life of Air Deccan Founder Captain GR Gopinath.
In addition to “Sarfira,” Akshay has several high-profile projects lined up. He will appear in “Khel Khel Mein,” alongside Taapsee Pannu, Fardeen Khan, Vaani Kapoor, and Ammy Virk, set for an August 15 release.
Diwali will see the release of “Singham Again,” directed by Rohit Shetty, featuring an ensemble cast including Deepika Padukone, Kareena Kapoor, Tiger Shroff, and Arjun Kapoor, along with Ajay Devgn and Ranveer Singh. Later this year, he will also star in “Sky Force” with Suniel Shetty, Nimrat Kaur, and Sara Ali Khan.
Akshay Kumar’s dedication to his craft continues to fuel his success, illustrating his belief in the importance of seizing work opportunities.