Published 13:20 IST, November 4th 2019
Akshay Kumar: What could have the star been if not an actor?
Akshay Kumar, the most loved star in Bollywood is highly trained in martial arts and loves cooking. What could have the star been if not an actor in Bollywood?
Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar is fondly called the Jackie Chan of India by his fans. Loved for his action stunts, the actor is highly trained in Martial Arts. The star began his training in Martial Arts at the age of 9, specifically in Muay Thai. Well known for his acting skills, fans often make speculations about what he could have been, if not an actor. Here are a few professions Akshay Kumar could perfectly pull off other than acting.
If not an actor, what could have Akshay Kumar been?
Martial Arts Instructor
Everyone is aware of the fact that Akshay Kumar is highly trained in Martial Arts. He also hosted a show on National Geographic Channel called Seven Deadly Arts with Akshay Kumar. He started training at a very young age specifically learning Muay Thai. Other forms he learned are Taekwondo, Karate, and many more. Due to his extensive and evident training in the field, Akshay Kumar could have easily made for a great Martial Arts instructor.
Chef
While Kumar was training for Martial Arts in Thailand, he also took up a job as a waiter and also as a Chef. He often cooks for his kids and wife at home. In an interview with a leading daily, the actor also confessed how his wife, Twinkle Khanna, loves it when he cooks her Italian food the ‘Kumar’ way. He also once cooked for the Indian soldiers to try and satisfy their craving for home-made food. His love for cooking is pretty evident from all of this and hence, there is no doubt that he would make for an amazing Chef.
Social Worker
Akshay Kumar is very well known to engage in social work more than often. The actor is known to donate to various charitable trusts and is almost always the first one to come forward to donate in times of crisis. The actor donated over ₹2 crores for the Assam flood relief. It will not be wrong to say that he will easily pick being a social worker, given his love for the people and his fans.
Updated 17:37 IST, November 4th 2019