Ajith Kumar Opens Up On Plans Of Leaving Films: ‘I Could Be Forced Into Retirement'
Ajith, who made his acting debut in 1990 with En Veedu En Kanavar, has starred in numerous hits like Veeram, Billa, and Mankatha.
Tamil superstar Ajith Kumar, who was recently conferred with the Padma Bhushan, has opened up about the possibility of an unexpected retirement from the film industry. In a conversation with India Today, the actor spoke candidly about the unpredictability of life and his desire to live it to the fullest.
When asked about retirement, Ajith made a startling yet thoughtful comment. 'You never know! It's not about me planning when to retire, I could be forced into retirement. I don't want to take anything for granted. People complain about life. To wake up and feel alive itself is a blessing. I am not being philosophical here. I have been through surgeries and injuries. I have friends and family who are cancer survivors. We understand how valuable life is – just to be alive. I want to make use of every second of my life – want to make the most of it."
Known for his humility and grounded nature, the actor further elaborated on his approach to life. 'When my time comes, I want my maker to think, 'I gave this soul a life and he sucked the juice of it, used every second of it in a positive way.' That's how I want to live life, passionately, and not waste time at all."
Ajith, who made his acting debut in 1990 with En Veedu En Kanavar, has starred in numerous hits like Veeram, Billa, and Mankatha. With a career spanning over three decades, he received one of India's highest civilian honours, the Padma Bhushan, at Rashtrapati Bhavan on April 28. His wife, Shalini, and their children were present during the ceremony, marking a proud moment for the family.
Reflecting on his journey, Ajith shared that acting was never part of his original plan. 'Acting was never on my radar. I am an accidental actor. After school, I started working in an auto manufacturing company for about six months. I was 18 when I started racing motorcycles… Then, before I started realising, I started doing print ads and TV commercials," he recalled.
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