From a cook in an obscure hotel in Thailand to one of Bollywood's sought-after stars -- actor Akshay Kumar has travelled a long way but he can't forget his past.
He says his new TV show “Master Chef India” reminds him of his days when he had worked as a cook in Thailand before tasting success in cinema. Akshay will be seen hosting and judging the culinary show on Star Plus beginning from October 16.
“Before I became an actor, I was working as a chef in Thailand. This was the only job that I managed to get there and I loved cooking. This show takes me to back to my roots...reminds me of my past,” Akshay said.
The machoman of Bollywood was learning martial arts in Thailand while working as a chef before he took to acting and his love for cooking is well known.
“Cooking has fascinated me since I was 14. I like cooking. I cook whenever I am at home...May be, once a week or once a month,” said the actor.
Even though Akshay Kumar believes that life begins at 40, he wants to cut down on his work. This is the star's birthday resolution as he turned 43 on September 9.
Talking to reporters at the first look unveiling of his latest film “Action
Replayy” opposite Aishwarya Rai releasing in November, Akshay said he wanted to enjoy what he had worked for all these years.
“I want to work less and give more time to my family, especially my son,” he said.
Akshay recalled that he spent his birthdays during childhood by making trips to different places in Mumbai like Hanging Garden, Borivali National Park and Zoo.
Asked what period from the 1970s he would like to witness, which he had not done in real life, Akshay said he wanted to see his father-in-law's (Rajesh Khanna) super stardom.
Speaking about his experience of working with Aishwarya, the actor said,
“Ash is a beautiful person and a thorough professional. We shared a great rapport since our 'Khakee' days.”
Apart from “Action Replayy”, Akshay will be seen in “Patiala House” and
“Tees Maar Khan” in the coming months.