Mumbai, India

Akshay Kumar recently revealed in an interview that he plans to buy the house he rented with his family before becoming a star in Bollywood. Opening up about his humble beginnings in an interview with Ranveer Allahabadia on his YouTube channel, the actor shared that he always wanted to be connected to his roots and visiting his school and old house humbles him. 

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Despite the immense success he has achieved in showbiz, the actor feels that he is still a middle-class man who has a lot left to achieve.

The actor said, "I don't understand the psychology behind it but I just feel happy to go there. I like revisiting my old house. We used to pay ₹500 for our rented house. I came to know that the building is being renovated. I have told them that I want to buy the third floor. We used to live there. A two-bedroom flat is under construction right now. So, I said to them that I am interested in buying it."

Akshay added, "We don't have anybody there but I just want to keep that flat. I still remember me and my sister waiting for Daddy to return when he used to do a 9-6 job. So, the visual is still there. There was a Guava tree and we used to pluck the fruits. I still go there every month and bring some guavas and flowers. I honestly want to be in touch with that. That is where I come from."

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During the candid conversation, the actor also shared that he learnt discipline in life from his initial training as a martial artist. He suggested that martial arts should become mandatory for every citizen in the country for at least 3 years since he believes that it will help the youth to be more disciplined and focussed in life.

The actor will be next seen in Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, alongside Tiger Shroff. The film also stars Prithviraj Sukumaran in a pivotal role, with Manushi Chhillar, Sonakshi Sinha, Alaya F, and Ronit Roy rounding out the ensemble cast.

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Directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan has been shot at various scenic locations including Mumbai, London, Abu Dhabi, Scotland, and Jordan. 

Presented by Vashu Bhagnani and Pooja Entertainment in collaboration with AAZ Films, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan is produced by Vashu Bhagnani, Deepshikha Deshmukh, Jackky Bhagnani, Himanshu Kishan Mehra, and Ali Abbas Zafar. The film is all set to hit theatres on April 10.