Actor-producer Akshay Kumar, who joined Bollywood in the early 1990s, feels the current young generation of stars is so talented that they don’t need help from anyone in the film industry.
He was speaking at the trailer launch of his production Fugly, which features fresh faces Mohit Marwah and Kiara Advani.
When Kumar was asked about supporting the newcomers and providing a platform for them, he said: “I don’t think today newcomers need our support. When we came in the industry as newcomers, we used to need the support but they don’t need it, they are so fit, so good.”
The 46-year-old is amazed at the immense amount of talent the youngsters have.
“They are mentally so balanced. I think, professionally they are much better than all of us,” said the actor, who made his debut with the 1991 film Saugandh.
“They are technology-savvy. They know what they want and what not. They don’t need to be taught. They have immense knowledge. Hence, I don’t think they need anybody’s support,” he added.
When asked if he has taken a risk by casting newcomers in the film, Kumar said: “In every film there is a risk whether I act in films or the films that I produce. I am confident about the film.”
Fugly is helmed by Kabir Sadanand.
Kumar, known for action movies like Khiladi and Mohra, singled out younger actors Ranbir Kapoor and Ranveer Singh as his successors.
He said: “Among the newcomers, there is Ranbir Kapoor, Ranveer Singh and others who are doing their best at their level. I think, in my eyes, they are the next superstars and they are superstars, actually,” said the Boss star.
