Aparshakti Khurana Wants to Quit Acting and Learn Tailoring After 10 Years: ‘Kapda Kaatna, Silna Sikhna Hai’

Bollywood actor Aparshakti Khurana recently shared an unexpected dream about his future career plans, revealing that he hopes to eventually step away from acting and learn the art of tailoring from scratch.

During a candid conversation with Neha Dhupia and Angad Bedi on their chat show Double Date, the actor opened up about his lesser-known journey before entering films and spoke about his deep interest in fashion and clothing design.

While praising Aparshakti’s sense of style, Angad Bedi prompted the actor to talk about his past experiences in Mumbai. Aparshakti then revealed that before becoming an actor, he briefly worked as a stylist in the entertainment industry.

“There was a phase when I thought about what could be one way for me to shift to Bombay. So, there was a phase when I was a stylist in Mumbai. I styled some hosts who were hosting Bollywood shows on a very famous TV channel,” Aparshakti recalled.

The actor further surprised fans by revealing that he does not see himself acting forever. Instead, he hopes to spend the next phase of his life learning tailoring and garment-making.

“I really wish that, slowly, I will say goodbye to whatever I am doing now. Mera bahut mann hai, after 10-12 years, to learn tailoring. Kapda kaise kaatna hai, kaise silna hai, voh seekhna hai,” he said.

His honest confession quickly caught attention online, with many fans appreciating the actor’s grounded personality and creative interests beyond cinema.

Aparshakti also reflected on the difficult period before his acting career took off. He shared that during his early days, he worked multiple small jobs, including at a radio station and even at the Delhi High Court, while constantly trying to connect with casting directors and production houses.

“When I was working in radio, or at the Delhi High Court, or doing whatever small jobs I had before getting married, I used to text or email directors, casting directors, production houses, or TV channels. No one replied to me even once,” he revealed.

Interestingly, the actor credited a dramatic shift in his career opportunities to his marriage with Aakriti Ahuja.

“The day I got married, I received replies to three-year-old messages asking if I could come and join them because they were looking for a host. I didn’t believe in lady luck at all. But then I realised, aisa bhi kuch ho sakta hai,” Aparshakti added humorously.

Aparshakti Khurana made his Bollywood debut with Nitesh Tiwari’s blockbuster Dangal, which went on to become one of the highest-grossing Indian films globally, earning over ₹2,000 crore worldwide.

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Following the film’s success, he gained recognition through movies like Badrinath Ki Dulhania, Stree, and Luka Chuppi, where his comic timing and natural performances won praise from audiences.

The actor also received appreciation for his performance in the acclaimed web series Jubilee, directed by Vikramaditya Motwane and Soumik Sen.

Most recently, Aparshakti was seen in the 2026 film Jab Khuli Kitaab, starring veteran actors Pankaj Kapur and Dimple Kapadia. The emotional drama explored the story of an elderly couple seeking divorce after 50 years of marriage and is currently streaming on ZEE5.

Up next, Aparshakti is set to make his Tamil cinema debut with Root, directed by S. Sooriyaprathap, marking another major milestone in his evolving acting journey.