On September 15, 2025, Akshay Kumar shared a heartfelt birthday message for his son, Aarav, who turned 23. The Bollywood actor took to social media to express his love and pride, reflecting on how quickly his son has grown.
Kumar's post was filled with a mix of humor and emotion. He noted how at 23, he was learning to "beat up people on screen," while now, his son "beat[s] me everyday right from tech to fashion to arguments on the dinner table". He jokingly admitted feeling like a "proud sidekick" in his own story. The actor's words resonated with many, capturing the bittersweet feeling of watching one's children grow and surpass their parents in various aspects of life.
The superstar also wrote, "Dekhte hi dekhte itna bada ho gaya hai yaar tu," which translates to "You've grown up so fast,". He ended his message with a warm, "Love you beta. Cheers to the best 23 years of my life because they've been with you". This expression of love highlighted the strong bond between father and son.
Twinkle Khanna, Aarav's mother, also shared a touching tribute on Instagram. She posted a throwback picture with her son, reflecting on the emotions a mother feels as her child gains independence. Khanna wrote about how she used to feel that her "lights will go off automatically and my world will be filled with a bleak darkness" when Aarav leaves home. She further added that "someone who lives in your heart never leaves even when they change their longitude".
Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna, who married in 2001, have often shared glimpses of their family life with their fans. They also have a daughter, Nitara, who was born in 2012. While Kumar generally keeps his children's lives private, he has often expressed the importance of family to him.
The heartfelt birthday wishes from both parents quickly gained attention on social media, with fans and industry colleagues flooding the comments sections with birthday wishes for Aarav. The post also served as a reminder of the importance of family for the actor.
At the time of his son's birthday, Akshay Kumar was also promoting his latest film, 'Jolly LLB 3', which was scheduled to release in cinemas on September 19, 2025.
