Akshay Kumar brushes off 'flop actor' jibe, eyes post-film life

Akshay Kumar has no plans to retire from acting, despite a recent political jab that called him a "flop actor." The Welcome To The Jungle star, 57, told an interviewer he imagines life after movies might involve work as an electrician, a dog walker, or a gardener – but not anytime soon.

Kumar remains one of Bollywood's most prolific leading men, often releasing three or four films a year. His recent box-office run has been uneven. Mission Raniganj and Selfiee underperformed. OMG 2 and Sooryavanshi drew crowds. The "flop actor" remark came from a political figure during a public event, drawing a wave of social media pushback from fans and industry peers.

Anupam Kher, 71, remains active and recently shared details of his daily diet – a meal plan that costs roughly Rs 80 per kilogram and is, by his own description, "not very tasty." Kher credited the regimen with keeping him fit. Nutritionists who reviewed the plan said it is high in protein and low in processed carbs, which may explain the weight-loss effect he described.