Akshay Kumar, currently on holiday, has embraced his poetic side and shared a poignant shayari by renowned poet Bashir Badr. Taking to Instagram, Akshay posted a picture featuring the shayari, which read, "Aankhon mein raha, dil mein utar kar nahi dekha... Kashti ke musafir ne samandar nahi dekha! Be-waqt agar jaaunga, sab chaunk padenge... Phoolon mein chupaaya hua khanjar nahi dekha!"
Akshay captioned the post: "On a holiday and in the mood to read some shayari. Came across this gem by Bashir Badr sahab. Kya khoob likha hai!"
The 56-year-old actor, with a career spanning over three decades, is a recipient of the National Film Award and the Padma Shri. He debuted as a lead in the 1991 film Saugandh and gained fame with the 1992 action thriller Khiladi, directed by Abbas-Mustan and starring Ayesha Jhulka, Deepak Tijori, and Sabeeha, with notable roles by Prem Chopra, Shakti Kapoor, Anant Mahadevan, and Johnny Lever.
Over the years, Akshay has featured in numerous films, including Sainik, Mohra, Main Khiladi Tu Anari, Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi, Dil To Pagal Hai, International Khiladi, Khiladi 420, Dhadkan, Awara Paagal Deewana, Khakee, Garam Masala, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, Housefull, and OMG – Oh My God!
Recently, he starred in Sarfira, directed by Sudha Kongara alongside Radhika Madan. Upcoming projects in Akshay’s lineup include Khel Khel Mein, Sky Force, Singham Again, Jolly LLB 3, Hera Pheri 3, and the Marathi film Vedat Marathe Veer Daudle Saat.