As a long-time observer of the dynamic world of Bollywood, I must say that Akshay Kumar‘s journey from a photo assistant to a versatile superstar is nothing short of inspiring. The anecdote about Govinda’s comment encapsulates the essence of his journey perfectly – starting with humble beginnings and rising to become a hero in every sense of the word.
On the occasion of Akshay Kumar’s 57th birthday today, September 9, 2024, we reflect on the versatility, screen presence, and quick wit that has made him a household name. Let’s take a stroll down memory lane and remember when Govinda, upon seeing a photo of Akshay, exclaimed, “Look at you, you could have been a hero!
On an old talk show, Anupam Kher asked Akshay if anyone ever recognized his potential to be a leading man. Akshay shared that Govind ji had once seen him after he developed the photos and commented, “Wow, you’re quite handsome! Why don’t you try acting as a hero?
I responded, “Sir, kya majak kar rahe ho’ and he said ‘beta hero ban, hero’.” (Sir, are you joking? to which he said, you should become a hero.) The Sky Force actor made his big Bollywood debut with Saugandh (1991) before his breakthrough with Khiladi (1992).
Currently, in his professional life, Kumar was recently featured in the series titled “Khel Khel Mein”. In the near future, he is set to appear in Rohit Shetty’s upcoming film, “Singham Again”, alongside Ajay Devgn, Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Arjun Kapoor, Tiger Shroff, and Jackie Shroff. The release date for “Singham Again” is scheduled for November 1, 2024 in theaters.
In addition to his current projects, Akshay Kumar also has several upcoming films including Sky Force, Welcome To The Jungle, Housefull 5, and Jolly LLB 3, which features Arshad Warsi, Huma Qureshi, and Saurabh Shukla. Jolly LLB 3 is set to release in theaters on April 10, 2025. Furthermore, it was previously reported that Kumar will be collaborating with Priyadarshan once again for a horror comedy. Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan have previously worked together on popular comedies such as Hera Pheri, Bhagam Bhaag, Garam Masala, De Dana Dhan, and Khatta Meetha, and are eagerly anticipating their upcoming reunion after nearly 14 years.
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2024-09-08 21:37