
📌 Key Points
- Akshay Kumar reveals his son Aarav is pursuing a career in fashion, not films.
- Aarav is currently working a job that pays ₹4500 while learning about fashion in villages.
- Akshay Kumar supports his son’s choice and encourages him to avoid harming others.
- Akshay Kumar’s upcoming film ‘Welcome To The Jungle’ boasts a large ensemble cast and is set for release on June 26, 2026.
Akshay Kumar shared that his son, Aarav, is choosing a different path, venturing into the world of fashion instead of following in his parents’ footsteps into Bollywood. Aarav is currently learning about fashion while working and earning.
Aarav Kumar Chooses Fashion Over Film
Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar has been entertaining audiences with his films for over two decades. His wife, author Twinkle Khanna , was also part of the film industry for a brief period. However, the actor recently revealed that his son Aarav has no interest in films and is instead pursuing a career in fashion.
Akshay Kumar’s Support for His Son’s Aspirations
He further opened up about Aarav learning fashion and said, “Voh bechara aaj bhi ₹ 4500 ki naukri kar raha hai. Acchi baat hai, kyun nahi? (He’s still working a ₹ 4500 job even today. It’s a good thing, why not?) He is going to villages and learning fashion from there, different kinds of prints and everything. I don’t lecture him much, but I have told him not to harm anyone.”
Welcome To The Jungle: Akshay’s Upcoming Film
Akshay will next be seen in Welcome To The Jungle. Helmed by Ahmed Khan, the film also stars Jackie Shroff, Raveena Tandon, Disha Patani, Jacqueline Fernandez, Arshad Warsi, Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav, Johnny Lever, Aftab Shivdasani, Lara Dutta, Shreyas Talpade, Tusshar Kapoor, Daler Mehndi, Farida Jalal, Krushna Abhishek and Kiku Sharda, among others. It is scheduled to release in theatres on June 26, 2026. He also has Haiwaan, co-starring Saif Ali Khan and directed by Priyadarshan, in the pipeline.
Akshay Kumar embraces his son’s unconventional career path in fashion, highlighting the importance of personal choice and ethical conduct. Fans eagerly anticipate Kumar’s upcoming cinematic venture, ‘Welcome To The Jungle,’ showcasing his enduring presence in Bollywood.


