Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar, known for his remarkable journey to stardom, was once determined to become a hero despite facing academic challenges during his childhood. Born as Rajeev Bhatia, he later adopted the screen name Akshay Kumar. His sister, Alka Bhatia, recently shared a childhood memory revealing his early aspirations.
In a throwback video from the popular talk show ‘Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai’, hosted by Farooq Shaikh, Alka reminisced about a particular incident from Akshay’s school days. “I remember when he was in 7th standard, his marks weren’t good. So, Daddy got very angry. Daddy asked him, ‘If you don’t want to study, then what do you want to do in life?’ He got scared and said, ‘I can’t talk right now.’ So Daddy said, ‘Okay, write and tell me.’ So, he wrote that he wants to become a hero. Daddy said, ‘At this age, you want to become a hero? At least study something. You should know Hindi, English, something to speak.'”
Akshay’s bond with his sister remains strong and heartfelt. On Raksha Bandhan, he shared a nostalgic picture of the siblings on social media, expressing his gratitude and admiration for Alka. He captioned the post, “My go-to person when I’m in a dilemma, someone who’s always stood by my side, corrected me when I’m wrong, happiest for my achievements. The most selfless person I know, my sister Alka…I wouldn’t have been the person I am without you. #HappyRakshaBandhan.”
On the professional front, Akshay Kumar is gearing up for the release of ‘Bade Miyan Chote Miyan’. The film, directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, features a star-studded cast including Tiger Shroff, Sonakshi Sinha, Manushi Chhillar, Alaya F, and Prithviraj Sukumaran. Scheduled to hit theaters on April 10, the film is expected to face stiff competition at the box office from ‘Maidaan’, starring Ajay Devgn, Priyamani, and Gajraj Rao.