Bollywood star Akshay Kumar has opened up about his early thoughts on money, sharing a story that shows how his ideas about wealth have changed over time.
The actor recalled reading a newspaper article many years ago about veteran actor Jeetendra, who was said to have placed ₹100 crore in a fixed deposit (FD). Curious, a young Akshay rushed to his father and asked how much interest such a deposit would generate. With the interest rate then at 13%, his father explained that it would bring in around ₹1.3 crore a month.
At the time, Akshay believed that reaching such a financial milestone would mean complete security in life. But as he grew in his career, he realised human desire never ends. He admitted that his targets shifted from ₹100 crore to ₹1,000 crore, and then to ₹2,000 crore. “Greed has no limit,” he reflected.
Today, Akshay Kumar is one of the richest actors in India, with wealth reportedly close to ₹2,000 crore. Interestingly, he did not rely on fixed deposits. Instead, he invested in profitable businesses, proving that smart ventures can multiply money far faster than bank interest. “In business, if you succeed, you can become a king in just two or three years,” he said.
Although his film career has recently faced a tough phase with a string of underperforming releases, Akshay’s wise financial decisions have kept him secure. His diversified investments continue to bring him strong returns, ensuring stability despite box office struggles.
Akshay’s journey shows that while hard work in films made him a star, it was his long-term vision and discipline in business that turned him into one of the wealthiest figures in the industry. His story also offers a lesson: financial success is important, but true satisfaction comes from understanding the limits of desire.
