I'm my son's Spiderman!: Akshay

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CALLING THE SHOTS: Akshay Kumar atop the elevator. (TOI Photo) More pics

Akshay Kumar is back in action, and how. The khiladi has just shot one of his most dangerous action sequences ever for his forthcoming film, Vipul Shah's Singh is Kinng.

The stunt required Akshay to jump from one moving elevator to another at a height of 110 feet. And not only did Akshay refuse to use a body double for this risky stunt, he did it himself without any safety harness.

But, he admitted, he did get scared. "I'm even scared of flying and always pray before take-off and landing," he said. This coming from a guy who's known to jump onto running planes and has even stood atop one in mid-air, before leaping onto a hot air balloon at 1,110 feet. "That was one of the scariest things I've ever done. These are the kind of stunts that can go horribly wrong. In fact, I'd take my hat off to any actor who tops that one," he said.

So, what's foremost on his mind before performing such daredevil stunts? "God, when is pack up? Can't we do this tomorrow? Just kidding... but I focus and pray before the stunt. I believe He won't let anything happen to me just yet, I've got stuff to do." But once in the shot, everything else just ceases to be for Akshay. "At the time of the actual stunt, there is no room for anything, but concentration. It's more of a mind game, really. An error of a second can cost a life!" What's it about action that stirs such passion in him? "We need air to breathe, and for me to live I need to be involved with action. I don't party, I don't indulge in anything that could be a vice, so you can imagine the kind of kick I get from action. It gives me a feeling of great satisfaction that can last a lifetime. Action is my only indulgence!" explained the superstar.

Is wife Twinkle comfortable with his death-defying action scenes? "She secretly wishes that I'd be more careful. But she knows me too well to expect me to give it up," replied Bollywood's action king. And what about son Aarav? Does he try to imitate his 'superdad'. "Oh, he totally loves it. And he's quite a sport. I am sure he's going to be better than me... I don't mind if he tries to imitate me as long as it's in the gym and not at school."

Does Aarav prefer him in action flicks over comedy? "He enjoys me on screen, no matter what! I am his Sponge-Bob and Spiderman all rolled into one!"