Ajith Kumar shares insights on acting journey, Padma Bhushan recognition, retirement

In an exclusive chat with India Today, Tamil actor Ajith Kumar spoke about receiving Padma Bhushan, how he chanced upon acting and also opened up about his retirement plans. Speaking about his retirement plans, he said, "You never know! It's not about me planning when to retire, I could be forced into retirement. I don't want to take anything for granted. People complaining about life. To wake up and feel alive itself is a blessing. I am not being philosophical here. I have been through surgeries and injuries. I have friends and family who are cancer survivors. We understand how valuable life is - just to be alive. I want to make use of every second of my life - want to make the most of it."