An interview with Akshay Kumar
Rajeev Bhatia, more popularly known as Akshay Kumar, is happily married to former actress Twinkle Khanna, the daughter of Hindi film’s first superstar, Rajesh Khanna. The couple has a cute, intelligent and well mannered child, Araav. The actor is the true epitome of what is truly a self made superstar, having no contacts in the industry. Akshay started of with small banner projects and slowly but surely rose to the top slot of Bollywood, by his dedication, punctuality and hard work. We bring to you his views on some unheard of aspects of his life, so sit back, enjoy and get inspired to emulate him!
Just like most of us, you must have grown up watching Sylvester Stallone movies, especially as you are an action icon who redefined action in Hindi films. So, how was the experience of working with him in KAMBAKKHT ISHQ?
Sly is such a genuine man, we got along so well, normally I’m very reserved when meeting people for the first time, but with him around there was no time for bashfulness. He spoke like he’d known me for years, told me about his fear of heights shooting for CLIFFHANGER and have I ever been made to do something I’d dreaded? So I told him a few of my Indian adventures, I said to him he was lucky, coz safety didn’t exist in my country till only a few years back. The man’s face dropped and he called me a mad man, I told him that wasn’t the first time I’ve heard those words… But I have to tell everyone out there, he exceeded way beyond my expectations and more…