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Published 22:25 IST, September 15th 2024

When Akshay Kumar Said He Had 'Nobody In Bollywood' But One Man: Main Industry Mein Raw Aaya...

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar revealed that he did not take any training in the field of acting. He also mentioned how one person helped him in the industry.

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Akshay Kumar is shooting for comedy caper Housefull 5
Akshay Kumar is shooting for comedy caper Housefull 5 | Image: Varinder Chawla

Bollywood News: From daredevil stunts to his impeccable onscreen comic timing, Akshay Kumar is an all-in-one package. The Bollywood actor has come a long way in the film industry. A throwback video of him has surfaced on social media in which he revealed how he made it in the industry.

Akshay Kumar ’s revelation about his struggle in Bollywood

In the throwback video, when the host asked Akshay if there was any training required for acting just like in martial arts, Akshay replied, “Main apni baat bata sakta hoon, maine toh training nahi lii hai, main toh iss film industry mein raw aaya tha.”

“None of my forefathers belong to this industry, I’m just on my own, I just have one man to be that he is with me, Mr. Pramod Chakravorty and his whole family and I’ve nobody else, that’s all,” Akshay concluded.

Akshay Kumar | Source: Instagram

Akshay Kumar ’s rise to stardom

Before getting a big break in acting, Akshay worked as a background dancer in many films and also worked as an assistant for the renowned photographer Jayesh Sheth.

However, destiny had other plans for Akshay because while he had planned for an ad shoot in Bangalore, the actor missed his flight and while returning he decided to visit a film studio along with his portfolio. On the same evening, renowned producer-director late Pramod Chakravorty signed Akshay for his upcoming film titled Deedar opposite Karisma Kapoor.

Akshay Kumar during his early days | Source: Instagram

Akshay made his appearance on the big screen in the cameo role as a martial arts instructor in the 1987 film ‘Aaj’ helmed by Mahesh Bhatt. He made his debut as a lead actor in the 1991 film Saugandh opposite actress Raakhee and Shantipriya. Later, he went on with Abbas Mustan’s directorial Khiladi which became a huge turning point for his acting career and made him earn the Khiladi title as well.

Akshay Kumar 's upcoming projects

Akshay is awaiting the release of Sky Force directed by Abhishek Anil Kapur and Sandeep Kewlani. The movie is a take on India's retaliatory attack on the Sargodha airbase of  Pakistan  in the Indo-Pakistani air war of 1965, described as India's first and deadliest airstrike. It is slated to hit the theatres on October 2.

Akshay Kumar has another project in the pipeline titled Bhooth Bangla. The movie will debut on the big screens in 2025. It is presented by Balaji Telefilms Ltd. in association with the Cape of Good Films and is being produced by Akshay Kumar , Shobha Kapoor, and Ektaa R. Kapoor.

He also has Welcome to the Jungle and the fifth instalment of Housefull

Updated 22:25 IST, September 15th 2024