'Women always save you' - Akshay Kumar

'Women always save you whenever you are in trouble'

It's been a fantastic year for you with solid hits like Namastey London, Heyy Babyy and Bhool Bhulaiya what are your plans now?

I'm happy to note that my career graph is doing well. But I don't sit and think about it. I take each day as it comes. Each morning is special. I don't take anything for granted and my greed for good roles is very much alive. I'm also aware that everything that goes up eventually comes down. That's how life works and I'm geared up for it. At the end of the day, I'm the same guy who used to walk on Juhu beach with his dad and now I can't believe that I have a house on Juhu beach. Is that your biggest high? That's my biggest reality. They say that every Friday fortunes change in the industry but my house is still going to be there. Superstardom doesn't give me a kick, seeing how far I've come in life gives me a kick. I came from Bangkok to earn Rs 4,000; everything else that I've achieved is a bonus. From Rs 4,000 to Rs 41 crore, which is being touted as your price, you sure have come a long way. A lot is being written about this. This is people's perception. Personally, I find the whole exercise stupid and amusing. How can you put a price tag on me? So you think you're priceless? (Laughs) I'm not saying that. You are saying it. If you believe that, then thank you very much. So what attracted you to the script of Welcome? The most special thing about Welcome is its release date, December 21. You won't believe it but I was speaking to Santa Claus and he told me to do this film so that I can bring in some good old Christmas cheer for the audience. Santa wanted me to do something funny and entertaining for my audience and I listened to him. Oh come on! Other than Santa any other reason you agreed to be a part of this film? Don't tell me you don't believe in Santa? I've no qualms in admitting that I do. But other than that Welcome has me attempting a role I haven't done before. Can you imagine a six feet strapping lad like me who looks like a Superman as a walking version of Mr. Bean? That's what I'm doing in Welcome. My character is someone who wants to sweep a woman of her feet but actually needs a woman to rescue him. Yeah we've seen the promo of Katrina Kaif lifting you. How did that go? It was a riot. I have a firm belief that women always save you whenever you are in trouble. I believe women are more powerful than men. The director of Welcome, Anees Bazmi, was scared that I might not like this bit of the heroine lifting me. But I think it's fantastic and makes the film more special. But Welcome is your last comic role for a while now, isn't it? Yup. I'm through with my honeymoon with comedy. I'm itching to get back to action. I've been missing attempting new stunts. I tried to incorporate as much action as I could in my ads and shows but they were merely warm ups. In Tashan, Singh Is King and Chandni Chowk to China I'll try and push the envelope in action. Which comic performance of yours did you like the most? Garam Masala was the toughest role. It was just me in a room with a camera and three women who kept on coming and going. In that little space given to me to perform I had to hold the attention of the audience. Does it bother you that Welcome is clashing with Taare Zameen Par? It's not a great thing that two big films are releasing on the same day and it's more so since Aamir has also directed Taare Zameen Par. I tried talking to the people concerned to avert the clash but in this industry everybody thinks that their film is great so nobody wants to budge. At the end of the day, the release date is not in an actor's hand. Is it true that you had massive fights with Nana Patekar during the making of Welcome?

It's all rumour. We get along very well and we laugh about it. It's funny how the industry works. People just create imaginary tales but it was a good script, I must admit.

lol hes so funny...hes got a great sense of humor even off screen...

i like him for the fact, he doesn't think too much of himself or make statements like "i will destroy them" 😉 He is down to earth..and does his work. He doesn't overpublcised his movies..he let his work speak for itself, Great Going Akshay..True star of 2007 👏 👏

Im really looking forward to his next release's, he's a true star 😛

Does it bother you that Welcome is clashing with Taare Zameen Par?

It's not a great thing that two big films are releasing on the same day and it's more so since Aamir has also directed Taare Zameen Par. I tried talking to the people concerned to avert the clash but in this industry everybody thinks that their film is great so nobody wants to budge. At the end of the day, the release date is not in an actor's hand.

😆 So true. Recently saw one such case. Hope OSO-Saawariya thing doesn't happen to TZP-Welcome. Both look promising.

Originally posted by: Maya_M

😆 So true. Recently saw one such case. Hope OSO-Saawariya thing doesn't happen to TZP-Welcome. Both look promising.

Maya..it won't happen with TZP and welcome caz they are not over hyping their movies..they are doing necessary promotion but not making outregious comments or promotion. So people expectations are not that high..i think it will be better than expected😃

Originally posted by: piya_y116

Maya..it won't happen with TZP and welcome caz they are not over hyping their movies..they are doing necessary promotion but not making outregious comments or promotion. So people expectations are not that high..i think it will be better than expected😃

Both OSO-Saawariya did over publicity yet one made bigger money. It just depends on what people want to watch or like at a certain time. So I don't think publicity alone can do anything unless the project is interesting. There is nothing wrong in selling a product. Many make outrageous comments before their film's release and yet settle with a dampener😛.

TZP and Welcome seems interesting because of two different theme and also Christmas vacation is a good time. I am personally looking forward to TZP. Most of Akshay films I watch only later.

Originally posted by: piya_y116

i like him for the fact, he doesn't think too much of himself or make statements like "i will destroy them" 😉 He is down to earth..and does his work. He doesn't overpublcised his movies..he let his work speak for itself, Great Going Akshay..True star of 2007 👏 👏

Exactly...he still remember his roots, which keeps him grounded...he knows that he wont be a hit actor 4ever and he is prepared 4 it...every1 can be a good actor by hard work but in showbiz luck as a lot to do with being famous and hit and AK knows that so he is not one bit arrogant about it and yet very thankful....👏

thx 4 the article i wud love 2 c him back in action role but i loved him in comedy roles espiaclly in deewanw hue pagaal, hera pheri , garam masala i think all his comedy films he is just a brilliant actor