After Welcome To The Jungle creates wonders at the box office, Akshay Kumar explains why he never believes success is guaranteed.
At a time when Welcome To The Jungle is enjoying a successful run at the box office, Akshay Kumar isn’t looking at the numbers as proof that he has figured out the secret to longevity. More than three decades into his career, the actor in an interview to a leading daily said that every Friday still brings the same nerves, uncertainty and excitement that it did when he was starting out.
Asked about the biggest misconception people have about him after spending over 30 years in the industry, Kumar laughs off the notion that success has become routine. He said, “I have some secret machine at home that produces four films a year! But it’s all about time management and discipline. Another misconception is that because I’ve been around for more than three decades, everything comes easy to me now. It doesn’t. Every Friday still feels like an exam result. Every film still gives me butterflies. The day I stop being nervous or excited about a new project, I think that’s the day I should retire. So no secret formula… just discipline, consistency and still having the hunger of a newcomer.”
That hunger, he believes, is also what has helped him stay relevant through changing audience tastes and shifting trends in Hindi cinema. Elaborating, he added, “Being relevant and understanding what audiences want is one of the hardest things to predict. Sometimes you need to give audiences something they didn’t even know they wanted. Following trends doesn’t guarantee success either. The trick is not to be scared. If you believe in something, go for it wholeheartedly. There is no formula, just a lot of guts and prayers.”
With Welcome To The Jungle drawing audiences to theatres, Kumar says the industry’s biggest victory lies in seeing people laugh together in cinema halls again.
Asked about the film’s strong opening weekend and the response it has received, the actor keeps his answer characteristically brief, affirming the power of divine blessings! “Just two words: Jai Mahakal!”
The success of the film also prompted Kumar to acknowledge filmmaker Anees Bazmee, who directed the original Welcome and helped shape one of Bollywood’s most-loved comedy franchises. While Welcome To The Jungle has been directed by Ahmed Khan, the actor says the franchise owes its foundation to Bazmee. “Anees ji is the most important person I want to thank for not only today but also the past 20 years. This (filmmaker) Anees Bazmee ji is the creator of Welcome, without his genius filmmaking none of the 30+ cast members of Welcome to Jungle, would be standing here enjoying this weekend, especially me. The first rule of martial arts is to never forget where you come from… I will cherish Aneesji for what he has given us all and the road he paved for so many of us. Welcome to the Jungle is quite literally standing on the shoulders of giants. From Anees ji, Firozi A Nadiadwala, filmmaker, Anilji (Kapoor, actor) and Nanaji (Patekar, actor) and now my friend Ahmed (Khan, director of Welcome to the Jungle),” he said.
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After the box office success of Welcome To The Jungle, Akshay Kumar shares why every film still feels like an exam result. Read his inspiring thoughts on discipline, consistency, success, and gratitude only on Amanopedia News.
Q. What did Akshay Kumar say after Welcome To The Jungle’s success?
A: Akshay Kumar said that despite being in the film industry for over three decades, every Friday still feels like an exam result, and every new film gives him butterflies.
Q. What is Akshay Kumar’s secret to staying successful?
A: According to Akshay Kumar, there is no secret formula. He credits discipline, consistency, time management, courage, and the hunger of a newcomer for his long career.
Q. Why did Akshay Kumar thank Anees Bazmee?
A: Akshay Kumar acknowledged Anees Bazmee as the creator of the Welcome franchise and credited him for laying the foundation of one of Bollywood’s most loved comedy series.
Q. What was Akshay Kumar’s reaction to Welcome To The Jungle’s box office success?
A: Akshay Kumar kept his reaction simple by saying, “Jai Mahakal,” expressing gratitude for the audience’s love and blessings.
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