Ajith opens up about his passion for acting: I have very strong work ethics
Ajith Kumar is renowned for both his acting and racing careers. In an exclusive chat with India Today, the actor recently opened up about his deep-rooted passion for acting and the discipline that drives him.Speaking candidly, he highlighted his strong commitment to work, Ajith said, 'The fact that I'm able to indulge in all my hobbies – aeromodelling and motorsports – is because of my profession. It's rewarded me to a point where I had the luxury of pursuing my passion and I love my job and I probably don't talk about it often, which is why people think that I give it the stepmotherly treatment. Everyone around me knows how passionate I am about my job.'advertisementThe 'Good Bad Ugly' actor added, 'I say this very often. I have very strong work ethics and I don't need to be reminded of what my responsibilities are. If I need to be in Mumbai for a shoot next month, I don't need a reminder. I will be there, come what may. It's just that I know there are a lot of responsibilities that come with it, and I have probably been very sincere and honest that I have achieved much more than what I could have imagined in my life.'Mega #EXCLUSIVE"I am still very middle-class at heart"Ajith thanks President Murmu, PM Modi, Family, friends, and fans for the Padma award.Watch #Super6 with @Akshita_N | #Ajith #Ajithkumar #AjithKumarPadmaAward #PadmaAward #AK pic.twitter.com/dLAp94hdQX— IndiaToday (@IndiaToday) April 29, 2025
Reflecting on his journey, he added, 'To a point that I would say I am probably living a dream, even the whole experience of being here and receiving the Padma Bhushan. It's surreal, and I'm scared that someone will wake me up and get up thinking it's all a dream.'advertisementAjith received the prestigious Padma Bhushan from President Droupadi Murmu in New Delhi on Monday (April 28). He admitted the honour has yet to sink in, saying: 'I am probably living a dream. I am scared that somebody will wake me up.'Currently on a break from films, Ajith is dedicating time to his racing career. Earlier this year, he announced he would not take on any new film projects during the racing season, which continues until October. In 2025 so far, he has competed in three international races and earned two podium finishes.He is set to return to Europe shortly for the next leg of international racing events.
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