Shivendra Singh
Akshay Kumar has revealed that he learned valuable lessons about success and failure from his father-in-law, the late superstar Rajesh Khanna. In several recent interviews, Kumar shared insights into how Rajesh Khanna’s career trajectory taught him to maintain perspective and not take things too seriously.
Kumar explained that Rajesh Khanna had experienced the highest levels of success in his career, followed by a drastic decline. Witnessing this firsthand gave Kumar a clear understanding of the transient nature of fame and accomplishment. As he put it, “Success is an amazing thing, but don’t take it seriously; it’ll run.”
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The actor also shared that he has had his own ups and downs, with periods of 16-18 hits followed by 10-12 flops. However, he chooses not to dwell on these results, realizing that success and failure are not permanent. He said, “It is not yours. It is a crown that will be passed on to others.”
Furthermore, Kumar believes that while hard work is important, luck plays an even bigger role in one’s career. He stated, “Success is 70% luck and 30% hard work. I have seen worst films becoming superhits, and best films becoming flops… That means there is something called luck, and it plays its own game.”
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By learning from Rajesh Khanna’s experiences and his own, Akshay Kumar has developed a balanced perspective on the film industry. He understands that the highs and lows are temporary, and the key is to keep working hard while not getting too attached to the results. This wisdom has undoubtedly helped him navigate the ups and downs of his own successful career spanning over three decades.
