‘Hum log KG se saath mein hain aur…’: Akshay Kumar introduces his childhood friend, reveals they failed thrice at school; expert on the impact of peer influence
Indian Express·1d ago·Positivity
What Happened
Actor Akshay Kumar revealed on Wheel of Fortune that he and his kindergarten friend Jinesh failed three times between KG and 9th grade. The exchange prompted psychologist Athul Raj to discuss how repeated academic failure shapes children's self-perception and confidence. Raj explained that peer environment significantly influences academic engagement and that framing failure as temporary rather than defining helps children develop resilience.
Key Entities
Akshay KumarJineshWheel of FortuneAthul RajCounselling psychologist