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Akshay Kumar Wiki, Biography, Age, Family, Movies, Images
Akshay Kumar is an Indian actor, producer, television personality, martial artist, and philanthropist. He has established himself as one of the most famous and influential actors in Indian cinema. Akshay made his acting debut in 1991 with the film Saugandh. He first came into the limelight with the movie Khiladi and went on to become a top actor with Yeh Dillagi. In 2023, his OMG 2 movie teaser became viral on social. His pictures as Lord Shiva became a sensation.
Biography
Name | Akshay Kumar |
Real Name | Rajiv Hari Om Bhatia |
Nickname | Akki, Raju, Mac, Khiladi Kumar, Akshay |
Profession | Actor, Producer, Martial Artist |
Date of Birth | 9 September 1967 |
Age (as of 2023) | 56 |
Zodiac sign | Virgo |
Family | Father: Hari Om Bhatia (Died) Mother: Aruna Bhatia (Died on 8 September 2021 in Mumbai) Sister: Alka Bhatia |
Marital Status | Married (17 January 2001) |
Affairs/Girlfriends | Pooja Batra, Ayesha Jhulka (Actress), Raveena Tandon (Actress), Rekha (Actress), Shilpa Shetty (Actress), Priyanka Chopra (Actress), Twinkle Khanna (Actress) |
Wife | Twinkle Khanna |
Children | Daughter: Nitara Son: Aarav |
Religion | Hindu |
Educational Qualification | College Dropout |
School | Don Bosco High School, Darjeeling |
College | Guru Nanak Khalsa College, Mumbai (King’s Circle) |
Hobbies | Traveling, Cooking, Listening to music, Martial arts training, Working out |
Birth Place | Amritsar, Punjab, India |
Hometown | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
Current City | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
Nationality | India |
Social Media Profiles
Interesting Facts
- Akshay Kumar spent his childhood in Delhi, and later he moved to Mumbai with his family. He did his primary education at Don Bosco School and completed higher education at Guru Nanak College in Mumbai.
- After having obtained a black belt in Taekwondo while in India, he went to Bangkok to learn martial arts and lived in Thailand for five years learning Thai Boxing. He also learned Muay Thai and worked as a chef and waiter.
- He then acted in many action films such as Khiladi Tu Anari like Möhra, Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi, and Sabse Bada Khiladi. He even made romantic movies like Dhadkan and Andaaz. In 2000, Hera Pheri went out and became a huge hit.
- He also played a supporting role in Yash Chopra’s Dil To Pagal Hai (1997), co-starring Shah Rukh Khan, Madhuri Dixit, and Karisma Kapoor. His performance received critics’ acclaim and was nominated for the Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award.
- In 2016, Akshay’s first release was Airlift which was critically and commercially successful, and second Housefull 3 which was released on 3 June 2016.
- His father was an army officer. From a young age, Kumar was very interested in sports. He lived and grew up in Delhi’s Chandni Chowk and later he moved to Mumbai when his father left Army to become an accountant with UNICEF.
- In 2001, Akshay Kumar married Twinkle Khanna, daughter of Rajesh Khanna and Dimple Kapadia.
- Twinkle has featured in films like Mela and Baadshah, and is the author of two bestsellers – The Legend Of Lakshmi Prasad and MrsFunnyBones.
- Her book sold over one hundred thousand copies and became India’s highest-selling female writer in 2015.
- His Instagram account has over 65.3M followers (as of July 2023).
Movies
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
1981 | Harjaee | Boy serenading Ajay | Child Artist |
1987 | Aaj | Karate instructor | Cameo |
1991 | Saugandh | Shiva Kirplani | Debut |
1991 | Dancer | Raju | |
1992 | Khiladi | Raj Malhotra | |
1992 | Mr. Bond | Mr. Bond | |
1992 | Deedar | Anand Malhotra | |
1993 | Ashaant | Vijay | Simultaneously shot in Kannada titled Vishnu Vijaya |
1993 | Dil Ki Baazi | Vijay | |
1993 | Kayda Kanoon | Dawood | |
1993 | Waqt Hamara Hai | Vikas Sabkuchwala | |
1993 | Sainik | Lt. Suraj Dutt | |
1994 | Elaan | Vishal Chaudhary | |
1994 | Yeh Dillagi | Vijayendra "Vijay" Saigal | Nominated —Filmfare Award for Best Actor |
1994 | Jai Kishen | Jai / Kishen | Dual role |
1994 | Mohra | Amar Saxena | |
1994 | Main Khiladi Tu Anari | Karan Joglekar | |
1994 | Ikke Pe Ikka | Rajiv | |
1994 | Amanaat | Amar | |
1994 | Suhaag | Raj Sinha | |
1994 | Zakhmi Dil | Jaidev Anand | |
1994 | Zaalim | Ravi | |
1994 | Hum Hain Bemisaal | Vijay Sinha | |
1995 | Paandav | Inspector Vijay Kumar | |
1995 | Maidan-E-Jung | Karan | |
1995 | Nazar Ke Samne | Jai Kumar | |
1995 | Sabse Bada Khiladi | Vijay Kumar / Lallu | |
1996 | Tu Chor Main Sipahi | Amar Verma | |
1996 | Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi | Akshay Malhotra | |
1996 | Sapoot | Prem | |
1997 | Lahoo Ke Do Rang | Sikandar Davai | |
1997 | Insaaf | Vikram | |
1997 | Daava | Arjun | |
1997 | Tarazu | Ram Yadav | |
1997 | Mr. and Mrs. Khiladi | Raja | |
1997 | Dil To Pagal Hai | Ajay Sahni | Special appearanceNominated—Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor |
1997 | Aflatoon | Rocky / Raja | Dual role |
1998 | Keemat – They Are Back | Dev Rana | |
1998 | Angaaray | Amar | |
1998 | Barood | Jai Sharma | |
1999 | Sangharsh | Aman Verma | |
1999 | Aarzoo | Vijay Khanna | |
1999 | International Khiladi | Devraj | |
1999 | Zulmi | Raj | |
1999 | Jaanwar | Baadshah / Babu Lohaar | |
2000 | Hera Pheri | Raju | |
2000 | Dhadkan | Ram Bhan Verma | |
2000 | Khiladi 420 | Dev / Anand Malhotra | Dual role |
2001 | Ek Rishtaa: The Bond of Love | Ajay Kapoor | |
2001 | Ajnabee | Vikram Bajaj | Filmfare Award for Best Villain |
2002 | Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya | Raj Malhotra | |
2002 | Aankhen | Vishwas Prajapati | |
2002 | Awara Paagal Deewana | Guru Gulab Khatri | |
2002 | Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani | Atul Agrawal | |
2003 | Talaash: The Hunt Begins... | Arjun Raichand | |
2003 | Andaaz | Raj Malhotra | |
2004 | Khakee | Shekhar Verma | Nominated —Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor |
2004 | Police Force: An Inside Story | Vijay Singh | |
2004 | Aan: Men at Work | Hari Om Pattnaik | |
2004 | Mujhse Shaadi Karogi | Arun Khanna / Sunny | Nominated —Filmfare Award for Best ComedianNominated —Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor |
2004 | Hatya | Ravi Lal | |
2004 | Aitraaz | Raj Malhotra | |
2004 | Meri Biwi Ka Jawaab Nahin | Ajay Khanna | |
2004 | Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo | Rajeev Singh | |
2005 | Insan | Amjad Khan | |
2005 | Bewafaa | Raja | |
2005 | Waqt: The Race Against Time | Aditya Thakur | |
2005 | Garam Masala | Makrand "Mac" Godbole | Filmfare Award for Best Comedian |
2005 | Deewane Huye Paagal | Ranbir "Rocky" Hiranadani | |
2005 | Dosti: Friends Forever | Raj | |
2006 | Family | Shekhar Bhatia | |
2006 | Mere Jeevan Saathi | Vicky | |
2006 | Humko Deewana Kar Gaye | Aditya Malhotra | |
2006 | Phir Hera Pheri | Raju | |
2006 | Jaan-E-Mann | Agastya Rao | |
2006 | Bhagam Bhag | Bunty | |
2007 | Namastey London | Arjun Singh | Nominated —Filmfare Award for Best Actor |
2007 | Heyy Babyy | Aarush Mehra | |
2007 | Bhool Bhulaiyaa | Dr. Aditya Srivastava | |
2007 | Om Shanti Om | Himself | Special appearance |
2007 | Welcome | Rajiv Saini | |
2008 | Tashan | Bachchan Pandey | |
2008 | Singh Is Kinng | Happy Singh | Nominated —Filmfare Award for Best Actor |
2008 | Jumbo | Jayveer Singh "Jumbo" | Animated film |
2009 | Chandni Chowk to China | Sidhu Sharma | |
2009 | 8 x 10 Tasveer | Jai Puri / Jeet Puri | Dual role |
2009 | Kambakkht Ishq | Viraj Shergill | |
2009 | Blue | Aarav Malhotra | |
2009 | De Dana Dan | Nitin Bankar | |
2010 | Housefull | Aarush Awasthi | |
2010 | Khatta Meetha | Sachin Tichkule | |
2010 | Action Replayy | Kishen Kumar | |
2010 | Tees Maar Khan | Tabrez Mirza Khan / Tees Maar Khan | |
2011 | Patiala House | Parghat Singh "Gattu" Kahlon / Kali | |
2011 | Thank You | Kishen | |
2011 | Desi Boyz | Jignesh "Jerry" Patel / Rocco | |
2011 | Chalo Dilli | Vikram Rana | Guest appearance |
2012 | Housefull 2 | Suneel "Sunny" Pujari | |
2012 | Rowdy Rathore | Vikram Rathore / Shiva | Dual role |
2012 | Joker | Rajkumar / Agastya | |
2012 | OMG – Oh My God! | Krishna Vasudev Yadav | Nominated —Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor |
2012 | Khiladi 786 | Bahattar Singh / Tehattar Singh | Dual role |
2013 | Bhaji in Problem | Akshay Kumar | Special appearancePunjabi language film |
2013 | Special 26 | Ajay Singh | |
2013 | Once Upon ay Time in Mumbai Dobaara! | Shoaib Khan | |
2013 | Boss | Suryakant "Boss" Shastri | |
2013 | Bombay Talkies | Himself | Special appearance in song "Apna Bombay Talkies" |
2014 | Holiday | Virat Bakshi | Nominated —Filmfare Award for Best Actor |
2014 | Entertainment | Akhil Lokhande / Akhil Johri | |
2014 | The Shaukeens | Himself | Special Appearance |
2015 | Baby | Ajay Singh Rajput | |
2015 | Gabbar Is Back | Gabbar / Aditya | |
2015 | Brothers | David Fernandes | |
2015 | Singh Is Bling | Raftaar Singh | |
2016 | Airlift | Ranjit Katyal | |
2016 | Housefull 3 | Sanket "Sandy" Sehgal / Sundy | |
2016 | Dishoom | Sameer Gazi | Cameo |
2016 | Rustom | Rustom Pavri | National Film Award for Best Actor |
2017 | Jolly LLB 2 | Jagdishwar "Jolly" Mishra | |
2017 | Naam Shabana | Ajay Singh Rajput | Cameo |
2017 | Toilet: Ek Prem Katha | Keshav Sharma | Nominated —Filmfare Award for Best Actor |
2018 | Pad Man | Lakshmikant Chauhan | National Film Award for Best Film on Other Social IssuesNominated —Filmfare Award for Best Actor |
2018 | Gold | Tapan Das | |
2018 | 2.0 | Pakshi Rajan | Tamil film; Dubbed himself for Hindi |
2018 | Simmba | DCP Veer Sooryavanshi | Special appearance |
2019 | Kesari | Havildar Ishar Singh | Nominated —Filmfare Award For Best Actor |
2019 | Blank | Himself | Special appearance in the song "Ali Ali" |
2019 | Mission Mangal | Rakesh Dhawan | |
2019 | Housefull 4 | Rajkumar Bala Dev Singh / Harry Sinha | Dual role |
2019 | Good Newwz | Varun Batra | |
2020 | Laxmii | Asif Ahmed / Laxmii | Released on Disney Plus Hotstar |
2021 | Bell Bottom | Anshul Malhotra / Bell Bottom | |
2021 | Sooryavanshi | DCP Veer Sooryavanshi | |
2021 | Atrangi Re | Sajjad Ali Khan | Released on Disney Plus Hotstar |
2022 | Bachchhan Paandey | Bachchhan Paandey | |
2022 | Samrat Prithviraj | Prithviraj Chauhan | |
2022 | Raksha Bandhan | Lala Kedarnath | |
2022 | Mission Cindrella | TBA | Completed |
2022 | Ram Setu | Raman Kumar | Filming |
2022 | An Action Hero | Himself | Cameo Appearance |
2023 | Selfiee | Vijay Kumar | |
2023 | OMG 2 – Oh My God! 2 | Lord Shiva | Post-production |
2023 | The Great Indian Rescue | Jaswant Singh Gill | Filming |
2024 | Bade Miyan Chote Miyan | TBA | Filming |
2024 | Vedat Marathe Veer Daudie Saat | Chhatrapathi Shivaji Maharaj | Filming; Marathi Film |
2024 | Hera Pheri 3 | Raju | Filming |
2024 | Untitled remake of Soorarai Pottru | TBA | Post-production |
Television
Title | Year | Channel | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Seven Deadly Arts with Akshay Kumar | 2004 | National Geographic Channel | Host |
Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi | 2008–9, 2011 | Colors | Host for Season 1, 2 and 4 |
MasterChef India | 2010–11 | Star Plus | Host for Season 1 Special appearance in Season 2 final |
Qubool Hai | 2014 | Zee TV | Viraat Bakshi (special appearance) |
Jamai Raja | 2014–2017 | Zee TV | Producer |
Dare 2 Dance | 2014 | Life OK | Host |
The Great Indian Laughter Challenge | 2017 | Star Plus | Judge |
Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 9 | 2019 | Colors TV | Guest in Grand Finale |
Into The Wild With Bear Grylls | 2020 | Discovery Channel | Celebrity guest |
Music Video
- 2019 – Fihall as Dr. Kabir Malhotra sang by B Praak
- 2020 – Muskurayega India as Himself sang by Vishal Mishra
- 2021 – Filhaal 2: Mohabbat as Dr. Kabir Malhotra sang by B Praak
- 2023 – Kya Loge Tum as Unnamed by B Praak
Dubbing artist
- 2011 – Transformers: Dark of the Moon for Optimus Prime in Hindi
Awards
Civilian Award
- 2009 – Padma Shri, India’s fourth highest civilian award from the Government of India
Honorary Doctorate
- 2008 – Honorary Doctorate of Law by the University of Windsor in Ontario, Canada for his outstanding work in the film and contribution to social work
National Honour
- 2004 – Rajiv Gandhi Award for his outstanding achievements in Bollywood
- 2009 – IIFA-FICCI Frames “Most Powerful Entertainer of the Decade Award” for his contribution to Indian cinema.
The Asian Awards
- 2011 – Outstanding Achievement in Cinema – Won
Asian Film Awards
- 2009 – Asian Film Award for Best Actor for Singh in Kinng – Nominated
National Film Awards
- 2017 – Best Actor for Rustom – Won
- 2019 – Best Film on Other Social Issues for Pad Man – Won
Filmfare Awards
Year | Category | For | Result |
---|---|---|---|
1995 | Best Actor | Yeh Dillagi | Nominated |
1998 | Best Supporting Actor | Dil To Pagal Hai | Nominated |
2002 | Best Villain | Ajnabee | Won |
2005 | Best Supporting Actor | Khakee | Nominated |
2005 | Best Supporting Actor | Mujhse Shaadi Karogi | Nominated |
2005 | Best Comedian | Mujhse Shaadi Karogi | Nominated |
2006 | Best Comedian | Garam Masala | Won |
2008 | Best Actor | Namastey London | Nominated |
2009 | Best Actor | Singh Is Kinng | Nominated |
2013 | Best Supporting Actor | OMG: Oh My God! | Nominated |
2015 | Best Actor | Holiday | Nominated |
2018 | Best Actor | Toilet: Ek Prem Katha | Nominated |
2019 | Best Actor | Pad Man | Nominated |
2020 | Best Actor | Kesari | Nominated |
Filmfare Awards South
- 2019 – Best Supporting Actor Tamil for 2.0 – Nominated
Screen Awards
- 2005 – Best Supporting Actor for Mujhse Shaadi Karogi – Nominated
- 2005 – Jodi No. q (along with Priyanka Chopra) for Aitraaz – Nominated
- 2009 – Best Actor (Popular Choice) for Singh Is Kinng – Won
IIFA Awards
Year | Category | For | Result |
---|---|---|---|
2000 | Best Actor | Dhadkan | Nominated |
2002 | Best Villain | Ajnabee | Won |
2005 | Best Comedian | Mujhse Shaadi Karogi | Won |
2006 | Best Comedian | Garam Masala | Nominated |
2008 | IIFA Special Award from the host country, Thailand | Won | |
2008 | Best Actor | Bhool Bhulaiyaa | Nominated |
2009 | IFA Star of the Decade – Male | Nominated | |
2013 | Best Supporting Actor | OMG: Oh My God! | Nominated |
2018 | Best Actor | Toilet: Ek Prem Katha | Nominated |
Stardust Awards
Year | Category | For | Result |
---|---|---|---|
2005 | Best Actor in a Comic Role | Mujhse Shaadi Karogi | Nominated |
2008 | Star of the Year - Male | Heyy Babyy & Namastey London | Won |
2009 | Star of the Year - Male | Singh Is Kinng | Nominated |
2009 | Best Film (Popular) | Singh Is Kinng | Won |
2010 | Best Actor – Popular (Male) | Blue | Won |
2010 | Best Actor (Critics) | 8 x 10 Tasveer | Won |
2010 | Best Actor in a Comic Role | De Dana Dan | Nominated |
2011 | Star of the Year - Male | Housefull and Tees Maar Khan | Won |
2011 | Best Actor in a Comedy or Romance | Housefull and Tees Maar Khan | Won |
2012 | Best Actor in a Comedy or Romance | Desi Boyz | Won |
2013 | Best Actor – Action/Thriller | Rowdy Rathore and Khiladi 786 | Won |
Dadasaheb Phalke Academy Awards
- 2013 – Best Actor for Rowdy Rathore – Won
BIG Star Entertainment Awards
Year | Category | For | Result |
---|---|---|---|
2012 | Most Entertaining Social Film | OMG: Oh My God! | Won |
2012 | Complete Entertainer of the Year – Male | — | Won |
2012 | Most Entertaining Actor in an Thriller Role – Male | Rowdy Rathore | Won |
2012 | Most Entertaining Actor in an Action Role - Male | Rowdy Rathore | Won |
2013 | Most Entertaining Actor in an Action Role - Male | Boss | Nominated |
2013 | Most Entertaining Actor in an Thriller Role – Male | Special 26 | Nominated |
2013 | BIG Star Most Entertaining Actor (Film) - Male | Special 26 | Nominated |
2020 | Most Challenging Actor | Kesari | Nominated |
Apsara Film & Television Producers Guild Awards
- 2008 – Best Entertainer of the Year 2007 for Namastey London, Heyy Babyy, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, and Welcome – Won
- 2015 – Special Award for Completing 25 years in the industry – Won
Zee Cine Awards
Year | Film | Category | Result |
---|---|---|---|
2006 | Waqt: The Race Against Time | Best Actor – Male | Nominated |
2008 | Namastey London | Best Actor – Male | Nominated |
2011 | Housefull | Best Actor – Male | Nominated |
2012 | — | International Male Icon | Nominated |
2014 | Once Upon A Time In Mumbai Dobaara | Best Actor in a Negative Role – Male | Nominated |
2016 | Baby | Best Actor – Male | Nominated |
2017 | Airlift | Best Actor – Male | Nominated |
2018 | The State vs Jolly LL.B 2 | Best Actor – Male (Viewers Choice) | Won |
2018 | Toilet: Ek Prem Katha | Best Actor – Male (Viewers Choice) | Nominated |
Star Box Office Awards
- 2014 – Box Office 1000 Crore Club Hero for Achievement in Bollywood – Won
- 2014 – Mr. Box Office for Holiday: A Solider Is Never Off Duty – Nominated
- 2014 – Mr. Money Bags for Holiday: A Solider Is Never Off Duty – Nominated
Indian Television Awards
- 2009 – Radio Mirchi Presents Best Television Personality – Won
Hello! Hall Of Fame Awards
- 2010 – Stylish Couple Of The Year Award (along with Twinkle Khanna) – Won
Star’s Sabsey Favourite Awards
- 2009 – Actor of the Year – Won
- 2010 – Actor of the Year – Won
South Indian International Movie Awards
- 2019 – Best Actor in a Negative Role for 2.0 – Nominated
Other awards
- 2002 – Sansui Viewers’ Choice Movie Awards: Best Actor in a Villainous role for Ajnabee
- 2003 – Bollywood Fashion Awards: Celebrity Style Male
- 2004 – Rajiv Gandhi Award for his Outstanding achievements in Bollywood.
- 2006 – Bollywood People’s Choice Awards: Best Comic Performance Garam Masala
- 2006 – Best Action Actor at AXN Action Awards
- 2010 – Best Action Actor in a Negative Role at AXN Action Awards Blue
- 2009 – IIFA-FICCI Frames, “Most Powerful Entertainer of the Decade Award” for his contribution to Indian Cinema.
- 2008 – Asia’s Sexiest Man Alive
- 2015 – Filmfare Glamour & Style Awards: Most Glamorous Star (Male).
- 2015 – GQ Awards: Ultimate Man Of The Year Award.
- 2018 – GQ India Style Awards: GQ Legend award.
- 2018 – Lions Gold Award Best Actor Popular (For selfless contribution towards the nation through a social message in films)
- 2018 – Indian Film Festival of Melbourne Best Actor Award for Pad man
- 2019 – HT India’s Most Stylish – Hottest Trendsetter (Male)
Honours & Recognitions
- 2008 – Named “Sexiest Man Alive” by People (India) magazine.
- 2009 – He was awarded the highest Japanese honor of “Katana” and a sixth-degree Black Belt in Kuyukai Gojuryu Karate.
- 2009 – He was one of the 15 international celebrities invited to the Olympics torch-bearer rally in Canada.
- 2012 – He inaugurated the 43rd International Film Festival of India in Goa.
- 2013 – Named “Reader’s Choice Style Icon”.
- 2017– Won the title of the biggest satyromaniac in Bollywood.
Images
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