In a surprising revelation, Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar has confirmed that his son, Aarav, has chosen a path outside of the film industry. Aarav, who recently celebrated his 23rd birthday, will neither debut as an actor nor take over his father’s successful production company; instead, he is pursuing a career as a fashion designer.
The announcement addresses mounting speculation about Aarav’s future, especially as other prominent star kids—like Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan and Aamir Khan’s son Junaid Khan make their professional debuts.
Akshay Kumar Reveals His Son’s Ambitions
Speaking to ABP News, Akshay Kumar openly discussed his son’s decision, making it clear that the choice was entirely Aarav’s own.
“He doesn’t want to join films,” Akshay stated. “He told me straight, ‘Dad, I don’t want to come.’ I even suggested he take over my production company, but he isn’t interested. He wants to stay in fashion. He wants to be a designer, and he’s studying fashion right now. That’s where his happiness lies.”
While acknowledging that he would have loved for his son to follow him into the movies, the actor emphasized his support for Aarav’s chosen field.
Twinkle Khanna as the Strict Parent
Akshay offered a rare insight into the family dynamics, pointing out that his wife, author and former actress Twinkle Khanna, is the one who keeps the family disciplined.
“She is a very serious kind and keeps all three of us – me, Nitara and Aarav – in line. I’m more like a friend to my son,” he shared.
He described Aarav as being more like Twinkle—”very studious”—and deeply focused on his education, confirming the young man is currently studying at university and has “no bad habits.”
On Aarav’s 23rd birthday in September, the proud father posted a heartfelt note on Instagram, celebrating his son’s maturity and wit: “Happy 23rd, Aarav! When I was twenty-three, I was learning to beat up people on screen… now it feels strange to see you beat me every day – from tech to fashion to dinner table debates.”
Akshay Kumar Upcoming Projects
Despite his personal focus on his family, Akshay Kumar remains one of the busiest actors in the industry. He was recently seen in Jolly LLB 3, which grossed worldwide.
His upcoming slate is robust, featuring highly anticipated films like the comedy Welcome To The Jungle, Priyadarshan’s Bhooth Bangla with Paresh Rawal and Wamiqa Gabbi, Haiwaan with Saif Ali Khan, and the much-awaited continuation of the comedy franchise, Hera Pheri 3, co-starring Paresh Rawal and Suniel Shetty.