Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar has opened up about the three guiding principles that he lives by—respect, kindness, and courage. At a recent event, the ‘Kesari’ actor, who credits martial arts for shaping his personality and career, shared that these values have been the foundation of his journey both on and off screen. Calling them his “life mantras,” Akshay said that following these three qualities can make life truly beautiful.

He said, “Martial arts and sports teach you how to become a better human being. Wherever I am today, I owe it all to martial arts. If you follow three things - respect, kindness, and courage - your life will be truly beautiful.” On October 30, Akshay Kumar and Jackie Shroff attended a sports event in Surat that featured exciting demonstrations of martial arts, laathi, and kaathi. Known for his fitness and disciplined lifestyle, the ‘Airlift’ actor shared that martial arts have played a major role in keeping him fit. Jackie Shroff also appreciated Akshay for starting a sports initiative that promotes martial arts and motivates people to take up the challenging sport.