I'm not like 'Rowdy Rathore' in real life: Akshay Kumar

New Delhi: After tasting success with his latest action packed film 'Rowdy Rathore', Bollywood star Akshay Kumar is back to his clean-shaven, gentlemanly image and says he does not like to be associated with the word 'rowdy' in real life.

"Real life is different than reel life. In real life I am no longer a puppet as I am in reel life. I am a thoroughly different person in real life. Kicks and punches are the reel life stuff. I wonder why the word 'rowdy' is being used for me," said Akshay, who was in the capital last night to attend Aaj Tak Care awards.

Dressed in a chequered white shirt and a format suit, the 44-year-old said he was happy to see his film do well at the box office.

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  Director Prabhu Deva's action thriller 'Rowdy Rathore' will hit the screens on June 1, 2012.

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  After making a debut with Salman Khan's 'Dabangg', Sonakshi Sinha is back with 'Rowdy Rathore'.

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  Akshay and Sonakshi are busy promoting their film these days.

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  Directed by Prabhu Deva, the film has some popular dance numbers as well.

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  'Khiladi Kumar' Akshay will be seen in an action packed avatar in the film.

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  With no competition from any other Bollywood film, 'Rowdy Rathore' has a bright chances of scoring well at the box office.

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  The film has been composed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Ronnie Screwvala.

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  Sajid-Wajid have composed the music of 'Rowdy Rathore'.

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  Tamil actor Vijay has done a guest appearance in the film.

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  Kareena Kapoor has also done an item number in the film.

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  Vijayendra Prasad has written the story of 'Rowdy Rathore'.

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  Sonakshi Sinha was alleged of copying Kareena's 'Chammak Challo' look in the film.

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  Sonakshi Sinha will be seen with Akshay Kumar again in 'Joker'.

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  Akshay Kumar will be seen playing a double role in the film.

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  The trailer of 'Rowdy Rathore' looked very similar to Salman Khan's 'Dabangg'.

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  Trailer of 'Rowdy Rathore' failed to impress a large number of people.

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  However, Akshay and Sonakshi's promotions have succeeded in generating some excitement for the film.

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  After the success of 'Housefull 2', will Akshay get lucky again?

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  Akshay Kumar and Sonakshi Sinha's 'Rowdy Rathore' is being released on June 1, 2012.

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  So, watch out for 'Rowdy' this Friday.

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Akshay Kumar says that real life is different than the reel life where he is not a director\'s puppet.

Akshay, who is also known as the Khiladi of Bollywood for his action roles in the 90's said that though his initial years in the industry were very tough, he is happy to have come so far.

"My initial years in Bollywood was very tough. I had to struggle a lot. I always believed God was with me. I never deviated but rather focused on my efforts," he said.

Though the actor did not divulge much about his upcoming films, he said that his forthcoming film 'Khiladi 786' is an exciting project and he is glad to be part of it.

"I believe 'Khiladi 786' is one of the important assignments of my life," he said.

When asked if he would like to enter the field of politics ever, Akshay said, "If I become a politician, I would definitely do something for sports."

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