Life is too short to waste time.

Health is the greatest gift.

Make the most of every moment.

Keep pushing your limits

Every day is a new opportunity to learn.

Acting is not just a profession; it’s my passion.

Stay humble, stay grounded.

If you are in Bangkok, you will find that people there will never speak to you without joining their hands. It’s not that they are speaking to you like that because you are tourists. They even speak at their home like that.

Passion is what drives success.

I like to keep my personal life private.

I have dabbled with action, romance, dance, emotion and comedy. I think I’ve done well in all.
It’s important to keep doing something different and reinvent oneself to avoid stagnation from
creeping in.

I have a great time cooking and eating Thai green chicken curry.

Success is not about getting to the top. It’s about staying there.

Your work should speak for itself.

It feels wonderful to be go back to the 1940s and recreate the whole era through my clothes, voice and body language. I am tired of playing the larger-than-life hero.

Creativity is contagious. Pass it on.

I’m glad that my films have been consistently faring well rather than one stray Friday!

I never feel any pressure about a film. What is meant to happen will happen. I have seen failure as well as success several times.

Be true to yourself and you will be successful.

Bachchan has been in the film industry over 35 years and he is the real king. There are many who are around for 15-20 years and like to call themselves king. There is only one king and he is Amitabh Bachchan.

Don’t give up on your dreams. The harder the struggle, the sweeter the success.

Kareena Kapoor is my lucky charm.

Youth is a lifestyle; it’s not a blessing from God. If we treat our bodies as if they are not the most precious things we possess, then obviously we will show wear and tear. We’re like a good pair of jeans. If we take care of them, they’ll remain classic forever, but if we batter and abuse them they’ll look like tattered old rags.

I’m always looking for opportunities to improve.

Mixed Martial Arts is a dangerous practice that could result in injuries and loss of life.

I don’t measure my success by the number of films I do or the money I make. It’s about the impact I have on people’s lives.

IIFA is always involved in charity, and that’s why it’s a great thing that I am a part of IIFA and will continue to work along with them

I joined Khalsa College just opposite Don Bosco in class XI, but soon I quit studies and was sent to Bangkok by my father to learn martial arts, as that is the only place we could afford given that I would also work there to support my training.

The best way to make your dreams come true is to wake up.

Martial art has always been my first love.

Life is all about learning and evolving. If you’re not growing, you’re not truly living.

I’d never do a film that would hurt anyone’s sentiments, be it Indian or not.

It drives me nuts how I rely on my wife for everything. I can’t imagine a day without her!

I don’t plan my films; I just act.

If any of my characters require me to blacken my beard I do it, otherwise I don’t.

Fear is not real. It is a product of thoughts you create. Do not misunderstand me. Danger is very real. But fear is a choice.

Linen is good because it looks trendy and at the same time it’s very comfotable.

Controversies are a package deal in this industry. You just have to understand that and accept it.

You have to be your own inspiration.

My love for sports will never die. I love martial arts and I want to promote it in whichever way I can. I am a fighter first, then an actor.

I do films that I believe in. I don’t care if it’s a big or small role, as long as it’s something that excites me.

It takes two hands to clap! I cannot be solely blamed for what happened in my relationships! If things soured, it happened because of both parties. Not just me!

Why bother with Google when I have a wife who knows everything about everything!

Life is all about challenges.

My father always taught me to be honest and work hard. Those values have shaped my career and my life.

Each one of us has his own place in the industry. I’ve been able to prove that you don’t necessarily have to be a Khan to be successful.

I could break bricks with my hands when I was 12.

I’m an athletic actor. I’m known for my action; I’m a guy who does my own stunts on screen.

I have always believed that success comes from hard work.

The day I take either my body or my work for granted will be the day you hear that I’ve smashed every inch of myself to pieces.

Being a hero is not about the color of your skin or the size of your muscles. It’s about doing the right thing and making a difference.

I have never believed in being part of any one group or camp.

My dad was a Punjabi from Amritsar, and my mom is a Punjabi from Kashmir. My dad was a soldier in the Indian Army.

The only way to do great work is to love what you do.

I always call myself a stuntman first and then an actor.

I’ve fallen in love with the whole process of making films, from the script to the screen.

I do not stick to rules when cooking. I rely on my imagination.

I savour the adulation and love I have been getting from my fans and the blessings of elders in my family.

Stay focused and never give up.

I hate partying. If I’m forced to go to a party or a social gathering, I go in at 9:30 and leave at 10 P.M.

I have learned that fear limits you and your vision. It serves as blinders to what may be just a few steps down the road for you.

I enjoy the risk of bungee-jumping. I used to pay money to do it. Now, it’s the opposite. I get paid to do action.

I have earned enough money in my life. When I started my career, for about 10 years, I told myself I want to make money. Now, I just want to do different roles.

I don’t have any regrets in life.

I’m a realist. Where I come from, ‘phenomenons’ don’t exist. I’m from a land where people make mistakes and try again, harder, faster; where negativity is not an option.

I believe in destiny. But I also believe that hard work and dedication can change our destiny.

Work is work, but family is for life. That’s what really matters to me.

Journalists ask me all the time, ‘Akshay, do you believe in the numbers game?’ My standard response: ‘I can’t count, that’s why I have producers and accountants who calculate for me. As long as I have them in my life, I don’t need to worry about numbers!’

Failure is the first step to success.

I’m not hungry for success. I am only hungry for good work, and that is how it is with most superstars. Every day I tell myself how fortunate I am to be where I am.

I am not here to be a superstar. I’m here to entertain and make people happy.

I do not hold God ransom to my success; whatever is his will is my way. I stand by moments; I do not stand by time.

On every birthday, I ask my wife, ‘What would you like this year?’ and her instant reply is, ‘Diamonds! Diamonds! Diamonds!’ I’m always living in hope that one day she’ll say she just wants me!

I believe in hard work and perseverance.

It’s the best thing if your work is your passion in life. It makes me feel like I’m always on break.

Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.

When you taste super-success after tasting super-failure, there is huge relief.

I’ll do at least one action film every year because of my fans. This is my promise to them.