Considered one of the most talented and versatile actors in the industry, Akshay Kumar is known for his fearless approach to his professional commitments. While he is celebrated for his energetic personality, it is less known that during the shooting of Dhadkan, the actor was briefly shocked and horrified when it was suggested that he trim his chest hair.
During his appearance on YouTube channel We Are Yuvaa, Manish Malhotra mentioned that in the past, women were very fussy about their clothes while men were less concerned. He recalled a time when they were filming a song for Dhadkan in Switzerland and he suggested Akshay Kumar to trim his chest hair because he was wearing a white shirt.
Manish noted that Akshay was quite surprised and horrified by the suggestion. He added that the director, Dharmesh Darshan, supported his recommendation and agreed that it was the right thing to do.
In a chat with Forbes, the Khel Khel Mein actor shared that he believed the biggest challenge was overcoming a mindset of limitation. He explained that the idea of doing films in Bollywood initially seemed like a distant dream, given his humble background.
He acknowledged that the industry is very competitive and that breaking through requires more than just talent – it also requires resilience, hard work and a dose of luck. Despite these challenges, he was determined and single-minded. Akshay dared, trusted his instincts and stayed focused on his goals. He noted that this persistence was the key to his path.
Meanwhile, on the work front, Kumar will next be seen in Rohit Shetty’s Singham Again alongside Ajay Devgn, Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Tiger Shroff, Arjun Kapoor and Jackie Shroff. Singham Again will hit the theatres on the occasion of Diwali this year.
He also directed Jolly LLB 3, starring Arshan Warsi, Huma Qureshi and Saurabh Shukla. Pinkvilla previously announced that the film will release on April 10, 2025. The decision on this date was made quickly as the filmmakers are aiming for a summer 2025 release.
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