DIRECT DIL SE! Akshay Kumar's Journey From Failing In School Exams To Winning A National Award

When Akshay Thought He Would Receiving Beating For Flunking In Exams

Recalling how he failed in his school exams, Akshay said, "I thought I am going to get beaten up for fairing so bad in exams."

Here's How Akshay's Father Reacted To This News Of His Failure

But that day, my father made me sit in front of me and asked me just one question - "What do you want to do in life?"

Akshay's Reply

"I am very interested in sports and want to be the Khiladi one day." To which my father said, "Fine then but simultaneously also finish your studies."

The Khiladi Has An Inspiring Message For All

"After that day, you won't believe I continued studying but meanwhile also took up martial arts, sports, modelling. My father supported me in all that I did.

If that day my parents wouldn't have helped me recognise my strengths, then I would have never even come close to being honoured with a National Award."

What Made Akshay Share This Gyaan?

Akshay Kumar further added that the reason why he decided to share this life event is because of the alarming suicide cases.

He says he cannot bear with the increase in suicidal tendencies amongst the youngsters due to studies, relationships or whatsoever reasons.

Don't Lecture Kids About Being Positive

Akshay says that the only solution to deal with one's mental stress and depression is by talking about it either to friends, family, doctors or counsellors. He feels it's high time parents sit and talk it out with their kids instead of ‘lecturing them about being positive'.