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News18
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Ajith Kumar Opens Up On Plans Of Leaving Films: ‘I Could Be Forced Into Retirement'
Last Updated: 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. First Published:
India Today
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Exclusive: Ajith Kumar reflects on life and retirement after Padma Bhushan honour
Tamil cinema's popular actor Ajith Kumar was honoured with the prestigious Padma Bhushan on Monday. In an exclusive conversation with India Today, the actor shared his thoughts on retirement, offering a perspective that reflects his thoughtful approach to asked about his plans for retirement, he said, "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."advertisementAjith, who is known for his down-to-earth nature, further shared his philosophy on 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 made his acting debut with the film 'En Veedu En Kanavar' in 1990 and went on to feature in several hit films including 'Veeram', ;Billa; and 'Mankatha'. With over two decades in the film industry, the Good Bad Ugly actor described receiving the Padma Bhushan as a surreal experience. He revealed feeling overwhelmed when the announcement was made in January this year. His wife, Shalini, and their children were by his side at Rashtrapati Bhavan on April 28 to witness the proud moment. You May Also Like
India.com
01-05-2025
- Automotive
- India.com
Ajith Kumar's Rs 3,500,000,000 net worth, owns a private jet worth Rs 25 crore, bike and cars worth lakhs will blow your mind
Ajith Kumar is one of the biggest stars of the Tamil film industry. Ajith made his debut in 1990 with the film 'En Veedu En Kanavar'. With his acting skills, Ajith has been able to charm the audience and has created a huge fan base, especially among women and youth. With each of his successful films, Ajith is one of the highest-paid actors in India. According to the Indian Express report, Ajith Kumar charges between Rs 105 crore and Rs 165 crore per film. Apart from being a great actor, Ajith is also a professional car racer. The actor is very fond of cars. Ajith lives a luxurious lifestyle and has a huge collection of luxury cars. The actor's total net worth is also in crores. Ajith Kumar, one of the most famous actors of Tamil cinema, owns a luxurious house in Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai. According to No Broker Times, the bungalow-like house is worth Rs 12 to 15 crore. Ajith's seaside bungalow has a swimming pool and a high-tech gym. He lives in a luxurious bungalow with his wife, Shalini, and his two children, Anushka and Advik. With a total net worth of Rs 350 crore, Ajith also has a huge collection of bikes, and he owns a private jet. According to a Radio City report, Ajith's private jet is worth Rs 25 crore. The actor is also a bike lover. Ajith owns some high-end two-wheelers, including the BMW S1000 RR, Aprilia Caponord, and BMW K1300 S. These are priced between Rs 10-15 lakh. Motorsports enthusiast Ajith has a great collection of luxury cars. The actor is very fond of cars. According to a Radio City report, Ajith owns luxury cars worth Rs 36 crore, including a Lamborghini worth Rs 34 crore and a BMW 7 Series. Talking about his personal life, Ajith met Shalini on the sets of 'Amarkalam' in 1999. Although Ajith fell in love at first sight, Shalini also fell in love with him later. Despite being from different religious beliefs, Ajith and Shalini got married in 2000. Now the couple are parents to two beautiful children, a daughter Anushka and a son Advik.
News18
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Ajith Kumar Calls Himself An 'Accidental Actor'; Here's Why
Last Updated: Ajith Kumar made his acting debut in 1990 with the Tamil film En Veedu En Kanavar. However, his first lead role was for the Telugu film Prema Pusthakam. Days after Ajith Kumar was honoured with the Padma Bhushan, he has now called himself an 'accidental actor". In a recent interview, Ajith recalled his acting journey and shared how he had never planned to be a part of the showbiz world. '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. I remember my father said that it is a very expensive sport and we cannot support you, but you must find your way. I was at the race track when I was approached by a model coordinator who gave me a visiting card and said if I am interested, then give me a call back. Then, before I started realising, I started doing print ads and TV commercials," Ajith told India Today. Ajith further shared that he did not enter the film world to seek fame but to repay his debts. 'I told them that I know that I am leaping in the dark. But imagine all those people who want to be in my position and see that I have been approached by a production company and I refused, imagine how angry they would feel… That's how I became an actor. I gave a journalist an answer that I had debts and the idea was to a couple of films and if I did become successful and repay my debts. I didn't come to the industry seeking fame," he added. Ajith Kumar made his acting debut in 1990 with the Tamil film En Veedu En Kanavar. However, his first lead role was for the Telugu film Prema Pusthakam. Ajith was recently seen in Good Bad Ugly. The film, which also starred Trisha Krishnan in the lead, received positive reviews from all. First Published:
Hindustan Times
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Ajith Kumar calls himself an ‘accidental actor', says he never sought fame in the profession
Actor Ajith Kumar was honoured with the Padma Bhushan this week by President Droupadi Murmu. The actor opened up about his journey as an actor in an interview with India Today, where he called himself an 'accidental actor' and shared how he made sure to take the opportunities very seriously. (Also read: Ajith Kumar hospitalised in Chennai after suffering leg injury at airport) During the interaction, '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. I remember my father said that it is a very expensive sport and we cannot support you, but you must find your way. I was at the race track when I was approached by a model coordinator who gave me a visiting card and said if I am interested, then give me a call back. Then, before I started realising, I started doing print ads and TV commercials.' The actor shared that his parents were concerned when he decided to take up acting. 'I told them that I know that I am leaping in the dark. But imagine all those people who want to be in my position and see that I have been approached by a production company and I refused, imagine how angry they would feel… That's how I became an actor. I gave a journalist an answer that I had debts and the idea was to a couple of films and if I did become successful and repay my debts. I didn't come to the industry seeking fame.' Ajith said he had to crack the audition and land the part. The actor shared that he was sincere and honest with the work he got and worked on his accent in his earlier films, because he was criticised for his anglicised accent. Ajith made his acting debut in the 1990 Tamil film En Veedu En Kanavar. Telugu film Prema Pusthakam was his first lead role. Ajith was recently seen in Good Bad Ugly. The film performed well at the box office.
