Akshay Kumar has made it absolutely clear that retiring from films is not an option despite him having been in the movie business for more than three decades and doing over 150 movies.
At the trailer launch event of Welcome To The Jungle, Akshay Kumar was asked if he had even once thought about retiring from films considering that he has been in this profession for 36 years now. Responding to the question lightheartedly, Akshay said that though he does think about retiring now and then, it does not last for very long.
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According to the actor, the thought of retiring pops up in his head when he wakes up in the morning but soon enough, he realises that being part of films means reporting to a set and working among hundreds of people.
‘Better to keep working’
During the interaction, Kumar joked that retirement would simply result in him being assigned household responsibilities
He said staying at home would likely see him taking on roles such as an electrician, gardener or dog walker, making work seem like the better option. The actor added that he has no intention of retiring and would rather continue working than remain idle.
Family didn’t want him home for long
Kumar added that he had attempted taking a break to spend some time with his family before. But, as per the actor, the attempt turned out to be short-lived.
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As he explained, after spending some time with his family members, it turned out that everyone wanted to know about when he would start his work again. Talking about retirement, Kumar clarified that in his view, one should work until they can. A disciplined person who leads a busy life, the actor is now ready with Welcome To The Jungle, the most recent comedy franchise.
This is happening against the backdrop of an ongoing debate about longevity and balancing one’s life, but Kumar finds things to be quite simple for himself.
FAQs
Q1. Is Akshay Kumar planning to retire from acting?
No. Akshay Kumar said he has no plans to retire and would prefer to continue working rather than stay at home.
Q2. What did Akshay Kumar say about retirement?
The actor joked that retirement would only leave him with more household chores and said he believes people should keep working for as long as possible.