I recite the gayatri mantra daily, says Akshay Kumar

Actor Akshay Kumar’s life is more or less like a Hindi film. From being a chef in Bangkok to becoming an action hero and being referred to as the Indian Jackie Chan. But Akki has always maintained that his life enhanced when he started learning martial arts.  The 43-year-old star is still as fit as he was 20 years back when he started doing films. Practicing martial arts whenever time permits, this fitness freak also believes in the power of meditation to keep stress at bay. 

Akshay feels chanting the Gayatri mantra is as important as food for living. “It gives me a lot of positive energy and helps me focus better in anything I am doing. I believe it eliminates all the negative energy around me and encourages me to do my work better. I am sure there is some scientific technique behind it too. I recite the Gayatri mantra daily. The main thing is chanting helps the mind to function better. It also de-stresses my senses and keeps me calm,” says Akshay.