Despite being the child of one of Bollywood’s most successful actors, Aarav Bhatia, son of Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna, has consciously distanced himself from the glitz of the film industry. At 22, Aarav has taken a different path from his famous lineage, opting for a grounded and independent lifestyle while pursuing fashion design in London. His father, Akshay Kumar, whose reported net worth stands at approximately Rs 2700 crore, has openly shared how his son prefers a minimalist lifestyle, shopping from thrift stores and handling household chores on his own.Twinkle Khanna has previously revealed that Aarav left home at the age of 15 to continue his education overseas. After attending Ecole Mondiale World School in Mumbai, he graduated from United World College in Singapore before settling in London. There, he currently studies fashion design. While many other celebrity children are often seen at parties or red carpet events, Aarav maintains a low profile, rarely making public appearances or engaging with social media.

Akshay Kumar, during a past interaction, spoke about how his son does not rely on staff for day-to-day tasks. According to him, Aarav cooks his own meals, washes his clothes and utensils, and consciously avoids wasteful consumption. His preference for pre-owned clothing stems from his belief in sustainable living—a stance that stands in stark contrast to the luxury his family can easily afford.

Earlier this year, Aarav made headlines when he was seen attending Huma Qureshi’s Eid party. Dressed in a modest black bandhgala and white pyjamas, Aarav's appearance drew widespread attention on social media, with many praising his grace and composure. His striking resemblance to his maternal grandfather, the legendary Rajesh Khanna, also became a point of discussion online, with users calling him “Rajesh Khanna’s lookalike.” He was accompanied by his cousin Simar Bhatia, dispelling speculations around his companion.While speculation around Aarav’s potential Bollywood debut continues to surface from time to time, both his parents have consistently clarified that he has no interest in pursuing an acting career. Akshay Kumar has mentioned on several occasions that Aarav is focused on building a future in fashion and has never been inclined toward films. From a young age, his interests leaned more toward martial arts and creative pursuits. Aarav holds black belts in disciplines like Goju Ryu Karate and Kudo and has won a national gold medal in Judo, but even these achievements have remained personal milestones rather than media spectacles.Aarav’s mature and private lifestyle has earned admiration online. Fans appreciate his choice to stay away from extravagance despite being the grandson of Rajesh Khanna and Dimple Kapadia and the son of Akshay Kumar, one of India’s highest-paid actors.