Wouldn't be surprised if I go through good and bad phases in my career again: Akshay Kumar

By Gurpreet Kaur

on August 04, 2019

Akshay Kumar is undoubtedly one of the most bankable stars in Bollywood. And why not? He has delivered back to back hits like Toilet: Ek Prem Katha, Gold and Kesari. However, he thinks he would not be surprised if he goes through good and bad phases in his career again. Claiming that it is important to learn from such experiences as nothing is permanent in life, Akshay told in an interview, The best way is to keep working hard. When I had delivered 14-15 flop films, everyone said 'Gaya Gaya' and then after giving hit films, I heard them saying, 'Aa Gaya Aa Gaya'. I remember these words," as quoted by a leading news agency. He added, "It is part of life and this happens to everybody, be it in personal or professional life. Basically, you have to take it all in your stride, be bold and face the next day."

Although his fans have given him the sobriquet 'Guarantee Kumar', Akshay stated, "Audience is very bold today and they don't care, they say what they feel is correct. I am glad the audience calls me that ('Guarantee Kumar'). But there is no guarantee of anything. There are times when I see a film and feel it will do wonders at the box office but then it doesn't work at all. So you don't know what will work, till it releases."

Currently, the actor is gearing up for the release of Mission Mangal, based on real-life scientists, who contributed to India's first interplanetary expedition, Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM), launched by Indian Research Space Organisation (ISRO) in 2013. Talking about it, he emphasised on the idea of gender equality and said, "There was a perception that only men can be a scientist or engineer but I believe a woman can be an equally good scientist or engineer. Things are changing in India so much today. In our country, we have a woman holding an important portfolio like finance or defence ministry." Despite having a niche topic at the centre, Mission Mangal is a commercial film with an ensemble cast. When asked about it, Akshay signed off by saying, "I have not made a documentary film. I have made a commercial cinema where there are elements of laughter, fun, emotions and two-three songs."

Workwise, Akshay also has Housefull 4, Good News, Ikka, Sooryavanshi and Laxmmi Bomb, in the pipeline.

(Source: PTI)