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Akshay Kumar Warns Newcomers Against Three-Film Deals

10/14/2025

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Akshay Kumar, a Bollywood actor, advised newcomers at the 70th Filmfare Awards to avoid signing three-film deals with producers, saying such contracts can complicate a debutant's career.
He cited Aryan Khan's directorial debut, "The Ba***ds of Bollywood," and urged aspiring actors to watch it to understand potential pitfalls.
He stressed freedom for debutants and his film-selection philosophy that no role is too small if the story is compelling.

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Akshay Kumar, a Bollywood actor, advised newcomers at the 70th Filmfare Awards to avoid signing three-film deals with producers, saying such contracts can complicate a debutant's career.
He cited Aryan Khan's directorial debut, "The Ba***ds of Bollywood," and urged aspiring actors to watch it to understand potential pitfalls.
He stressed freedom for debutants and his film-selection philosophy that no role is too small if the story is compelling.