Akshay Kumar recently emphasized the significance of discipline, noting that it has always been a key aspect of his life. When asked about how some film stars lack discipline, sleeping in late and showing up late to sets, Akshay humorously shared that he doesn't aspire to be a ‘star’ who only shines at night. Instead, he likened himself to the sun that rises early. He also mentioned Sania Mirza as an example of someone who achieved success through commitment and discipline. Akshay pointed out that while the media often asks him why he sleeps early, the real question should be why others stay up so late.

Akshay Kumar opens up on lack of discipline among film stars; says, “I don’t want to be a star. Because stars raat mein nikalte hain”

In a conversation at the Republic Plenary Summit, the host asked Akshay Kumar about the lack of discipline among some film stars, who wake up late and arrive tardy on sets. In response, the actor stated, “First of all, I will say, I don’t want to be a star. Because stars raat mein nikalte hain. (Because stars come out at night.) I want to be the sun. I don’t want to be the star.”

He went on to use Sania Mirza as an example, emphasizing that success is impossible without discipline. He said, “And jo baat aapne poochhi about discipline. Sania ji yahan par baithi hain. (And about what you asked regarding discipline, Sania ji is sitting here.) She is a sports lady. She has done so wonderful for our country. How important is discipline? Ask her if she has where she has reached, was it without discipline? It is not possible! She had to be disciplined, she had to get up in the morning, go play tennis. Was it easy? Discipline is indeed an important thing.”

Akshay Kumar then recalled how, as children, everyone would go to school early in the morning. However, he expressed confusion over why things change as people grow older. He also shared his frustration about being questioned for his early sleeping and waking habits. “The worst thing is a lot of media asks this question, ‘Sir, why do you sleep so early?’ Toh bete main kya karu? (So, what should I do?) How can this be a question? Don’t you think they should ask the person why they sleep so late? They should be asking that, but things have changed. It is important to change this),” Akshay concluded.

On the work front, Akshay Kumar and Paresh Rawal will next be featured in Priyadarshan’s film Bhooth Bangla, which also stars Tabu, Rajpal Yadav, Asrani, and Wamiqa Gabbi. Additionally, he has several projects lined up, including Shankara, Jolly LLB 3, Housefull 5, and Welcome To The Jungle.

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