Actor Akshay Kumar spoke candidly about a deeply personal loss while addressing audiences at the India Today Conclave, using the moment to raise awareness about prostate health and the importance of early detection. During a conversation at the event, Kumar reflected on the death of his father, a loss that significantly shaped his views on health awareness.
“I lost the most important person of my life, my father. At the age of 67, I lost him. He was everything to me,” the actor said.
Kumar explained that at the time, his family was not aware of the need for regular screening for prostate-related conditions. According to him, a lack of information prevented them from recognising early warning signs. “Why? Because I didn’t know that after the age of 50–55 you have to get your PSA checked,” he said, referring to the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test commonly used to detect potential issues with the prostate.
Using the platform to highlight the issue, Kumar urged men to treat prostate health with greater seriousness and make regular testing part of their routine check-ups. “I want to tell you all the people here, all the people who are listening, we were not educated about this thing that getting a PSA check for every person every year is very important,” he said.
The actor also stressed the role of early diagnosis in improving outcomes for patients. “I think I got this platform; that is why I told Rajdeep ji, if possible, do let the audience know please do get your PSA checked,” he added. Calling prostate cancer a widespread condition, Kumar encouraged men not to delay screenings and to take preventive steps.
“Prostate cancer is very common. After every third person, a man has prostate cancer. Please check it; it’s a very important thing to do,” he said. “You can save your life; you can save not only your life; you can save your whole family’s life.”
The actor will be next seen in Welcome To The Jungle, Golmaal 5.
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