{"id":340365,"date":"2026-03-15T11:15:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-15T11:15:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/340365\/"},"modified":"2026-03-15T11:15:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-15T11:15:09","slug":"akshay-kumar-reveals-bruce-lees-secret-to-surviving-16-flops-amid-bollywoods-high-and-lows-i-have-always-flowed-like-water-hindi-movie-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/340365\/","title":{"rendered":"Akshay Kumar reveals Bruce Lee\u2019s secret to surviving 16 flops amid Bollywood’s high and lows: ‘I have always flowed like water’ | Hindi Movie News"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"AkshayAkshay Kumar revealed his disciplined approach to a demanding film schedule, attributing his consistency to meticulous planning and a rigorous daily routine. He wakes at 4:30 AM for solitary walks and reflection, followed by workouts. Bollywood star Akshay Kumar<\/a> recently opened up about his disciplined lifestyle, work ethic and the philosophy that has guided him through the ups and downs of his career. The actor spoke about managing multiple films a year, his daily routine and the lessons he learnt after facing failures in the industry. Known for delivering hits across genres with films like \u2018Khiladi\u2019, \u2018Hera Pheri\u2019, \u2018Bhool Bhulaiyaa\u2019 and \u2018Airlift\u2019, Kumar reflected on how discipline and adaptability helped him remain one of the most consistent actors in Bollywood.<\/p>\n

Discipline and planning behind his busy film schedule<\/p>\n

During a candid conversation with journalist Rajdeep Sardesai<\/a>, Akshay Kumar addressed the common question of how he manages to complete several films every year. According to the actor, the key lies in proper planning and making the most of the time available. He said, \u201cI have a lot of time. A year has 365 days.\u201d He explained that people often assume shooting multiple films is difficult, but he believes it becomes easier with preparation. Before starting a project, he studies the script extensively and sometimes reads it nearly a hundred times. <\/p>\n

Priyadarshan breaks silence: Don\u2019t compare Bhooth Bangla with Bhool Bhulaiyaa!<\/p>\n

He added, \u201cLook, many people say that I do four films a year. I do it because I have a lot of time. There are 365 days in a year. As I was telling you earlier, I take most of my vacations as well. And when I start a film, I begin by reading the script \u2013 at least about 100 times. Maybe even more than that.\u201dThe actor further revealed that most of his films wrap up in around 50 to 55 days. Because of this efficient process, he finishes multiple projects in about 200 working days while still taking Sundays off and short breaks after a few months of work.<\/p>\n

A disciplined morning routine<\/p>\n

Akshay Kumar also spoke about his strict daily routine, which begins much earlier than most people\u2019s schedules. Early mornings, he said, are the only time he truly gets to spend alone. He shared, \u201cI wake up at 4:30 in the morning. That is basically the only time when I am all alone.\u201d The actor explained that during this time he often heads out to walk in his building’s garden or near the beach close to his home. He said, \u201cSo I just come out into the garden. I have a lovely garden in my building, and I keep walking there. Sometimes I even jump the wall. There\u2019s a beach in front of my house, so I go there and walk.\u201dFor over an hour, Akshay simply walks, reflects or listens to music and devotional chants. He added, \u201cFor about one to one-and-a-half hours, I just walk. Sometimes I think, sometimes I talk to myself, sometimes I listen to music. I listen to the Hanuman Chalisa.\u201d After that, he returns home and begins his workout routine at the gym.<\/p>\n

Love for comedy and keeping things light on set<\/p>\n

Over the years, Akshay Kumar has successfully transitioned from an action star in films like \u2018Mohra\u2019 and \u2018Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi\u2019 to a beloved comic performer in movies such as \u2018Hera Pheri\u2019 and \u2018Bhool Bhulaiyaa\u2019. When asked if he behaves differently in private life compared to his on-set persona, Kumar insisted that he remains the same everywhere. He said, \u201cNo, I am what I am. I\u2019m the same person at home as well.\u201d The actor also admitted that humour is an important part of his personality. He shared, \u201cI love comedy. I love humour, laughter, and jokes. That\u2019s what I enjoy the most.\u201dAccording to him, he prefers maintaining a light and fun environment rather than becoming overly serious. He added, \u201cI\u2019m always joking around and having fun. I\u2019m never serious. I hate being serious.\u201d<\/p>\n

Adapting to success and failure in the industry<\/p>\n

Reflecting on his long career in Bollywood, Akshay Kumar spoke about the philosophy that has helped him handle both success and failure. He explained, \u201cI have always flowed like water. In my life, I have always tried to be like water.\u201d The actor revealed that he was deeply influenced by martial arts legend Bruce Lee<\/a> and his famous philosophy about adaptability.Recalling Lee\u2019s words, he said, \u201cIf you put water in a cup, it becomes the cup. If you put water in your hand, it takes the shape of your hand.\u201d The actor believes that staying flexible and going with the flow has helped him navigate the unpredictable nature of the film industry. He explained, \u201cSo just be like water. Keep flowing. Wherever life takes you, go with it. If it is high tide, it will take you fast. If it is low tide, you will move slowly.\u201d <\/p>\n

Learning from failures and staying disciplined<\/p>\n

Despite his massive success, Kumar admitted that he has experienced difficult phases in his career. He revealed, \u201cI have given many flops in my career. There was a time in my life when I had 16-17 flops in a row.” Even during that challenging period, the actor continued to receive work and remained focused on improving his craft. He emphasised that discipline has played a major role in sustaining his career. He advised aspiring actors, \u201cEven if you become an actor at 19 or 20, that\u2019s fine, but you must have discipline. Be a producer\u2019s actor.\u201dMeanwhile, his next film, ‘Bhooth Bangla’, will hit theatres on April 10.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Akshay Kumar revealed his disciplined approach to a demanding film schedule, attributing his consistency to meticulous planning and…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":340366,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[27],"tags":[15530,144286,1558,70196,146,85,46,110887,397,166712],"class_list":["post-340365","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-movies","tag-akshay-kumar","tag-bhooth-bangla","tag-bollywood","tag-bruce-lee","tag-entertainment","tag-il","tag-israel","tag-mohra","tag-movies","tag-rajdeep-sardesai"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/340365","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=340365"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/340365\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/340366"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=340365"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=340365"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=340365"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}