And somehow you believe Akshay Kumar when he says that. The actor has not fallen into any of the trappings of stardom and doesn't believe in being part of any clique. In a quick chat with MiD DAY on his recent trip in the city to promote his forthcoming film Desi Boyz, Akshay tells us how he has never let his head swell



You are possibly the only actor who looks what he used to look like two decades ago. How have you managed to retain your youth?
Besides leading a very disciplined life, being a fitness freak and eating right, it's happiness that has kept me young, I play a lot with my son's friends, don't take stress and consider myself younger than I really am. Laughter really is the best medicine. I'm also a positive person and don't talk ill of anyone. A spoon of Chawanprash before bedtime does help.

Is there a lot of pressure on Desi Boyz to do well given that the last few of your films flopped?
There's no pressure. I don't take any stress. I do my job and leave the rest to God and destiny. I take my work very seriously, but my health is also important.