Akshay Kumar Profile

Akshay Kumar born as Rajiv Hari Om Bhatia on 9 September 1967, in Amritsar, Punjab to a Punjabi family is an Indian film actor. His father was a government employee. From a very young age, he was recognised as a performer, particularly as a dancer. Kumar was raised in Delhi’s Chandni Chowk neighbourhood before moving to Mumbai. In Mumbai, he lived in Koliwada, which was another Punjabi dominated area.

Akshay Kumar studied at Don Bosco School and then Guru Nanak Khalsa College (King’s Circle), where he participated in sports with Janpal Singh.Akshay is a sixth degree Black Belt in Kuyukai Gojuryu Karate.He was among the 15 international celebrities who have been invited for the Olympics torchbearer rally to Canada. Akshay was named “Sexiest Man Alive” by People (India) magazine.

Akshay Kumar learnt martial arts in Bangkok and worked as a chef. He then came back to Mumbai, where he started teaching martial arts. One of his students happened to be a photographer and recommended him to do modelling. The student gave him a modelling assignment for a small company. For his two hours posing in front of the camera, Kumar got Rs.5,000, compared to his previous monthly salary of Rs.4,000. That was one of the main reasons why he chose to be a model.

After a couple of months of modelling, Kumar was offered a lead role by producer Pramod Chakravarthy for the movie Deedar.

Akshay Kumar made his Bollywood acting debut with the 1991 film Saugandh, which was followed by the 1992 thriller film Khiladi. In 1994, his action films Main Khiladi Tu Anari and Mohra which were among the highest grossing films of the year. Later that year, Yash Chopra signed him for the romantic film Yeh Dillagi, which was also a success. He received appreciation for his performance in this film, where he played a romantic role which was different compared to his action roles. He would consequently receive his first nominations for Best Actor award at the Filmfare and Star Screen ceremonies

Akshay Kumar was initially known for his action films, where he often performed many dangerous stunts, and then eventually gained fame for his drama, romance and comedy roles. Akshay Kumar has more than 55 films in his bag to date and his every fifth movie is worth either named or having a tag – Khiladi. He looks handsome and keeps himself fit with a healthy stature, he strives much harder in order to prove his mettle through a lot of hard work and determination. He rather seems to be lot more career – oriented than the rest of the stars

Akshay Kumar found a guide and a god father in “Keshu Ramsay” who all the time backs him in low times making one or two films to set him on the track again. When he is not shooting he might be playing Volleyball & cricket. He also likes to do trekking and rope climbing.

Akshay Kumar attempted a wide range of roles like Drama, Emotional and also comedy. It was comedy that fetched him a cult hit with Hera Pheri. It resulted in catapulting him to a new level in Bollywood and resulted in a string of hits like Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, Garam Masala, Awara Paagal Deewana, Phir Hera Pheri, Bhagam Bhag, Namastey London, Heyy Babyy and Welcome among others.

These movies helped establish Akshay Kumar as one of the leading lights of the Bollywood star galaxy.

Akshay has also turned producer with the launch of his banner Hari Om Productions where he co-produced Singh is Kinng and is also co-producing his next along with Venus De Dhana Dhan.

Akshay is married to Twinkle Khanna and they have a son named Araav who was born on 15th September ’02.

Akshay Kumar was the only real challenger to Shah Rukh’s domination at the box office. And going by the present trend, it should not be surprising if he gets ahead of them all… He enjoyed a fair degree of success in the early years and has always been considered an average performer.

Hailing from a modest upbringing Akshay Kumar has come a long way and has remained unchanged. He is remembered for coveted tags like, a self believer, hard worker, a true devotional, philanthropist and many more. And this undisputable king will always be memorized for his kind heart, humanity and desire for change.

This luminous actor has been behind the development of charities across the country with a purpose to help people regain trust and faith in them. Akshay has believed it’s not money that these people need, it’s the hand that says get up and make it happen, the money is just incidental. Akshay was been announced as the brand ambassador by Asian Heart Institute to promote their emergency number 126126 which people should reach out to in case of heart attacks.

Awards and Honors :

Padma Shri in 2009.
IIFA Awards in 2002(Ajnabee), 2005 (Mujhse Shaadi Karogi) and 2008.
Filmfare Awards in 2002 (Ajnabee) and 2006 (Garam Masala).
Star Screen Awards in 2006 (Garam Masala) and 2008 (Singh Is Kinng).
Stardust Award in 2006 (Garam Masala), 2008 (Heyy Babyy and Namastey London),
Bollywood Movie Award in 2001 (Hera Pheri) and 2003 (Awara Paagal Deewana).
Global Indian Film Award in 2005 (Mujhse Shaadi Karogi).
Sansui Award in 2002 (Ajnabee).
Rajiv Gandhi Award for his Outstanding achievement in Bollywood in 2004.
Honorary Doctorate of Law by the University of Windsor in Ontario, Canada for his outstanding work in the film industry and contribution to social work in 2008.
Star’s Sabsey Favourite Actor of the year in 2009 and 2010.

Filmography:

De Dana Dan,  Blue,
Kambakkht Ishq, 8 X 10 Tasveer,
Chandni Chowk to China ,
Singh Is Kinng, Tashan, Welcome,
Bhool Bhulaiya, Heyy Babyy,
Namastey London,Bhagam Bhaag,,
Jaan-E-Mann, Phir Hera Pheri,
Garam Masala, Hum Ko Deewana Kar Gaye, Family,
Waqt, Bewafa, Aitraaz, Khakee, Ajnabee,
Khiladi 420, Dhadkan, Hera Pheri, Sangharsh,
Main Khiladi Tu Anari, Mohra, Khiladi

Birth Name          : Rajiv Hari Om Bhatia
Film Name           : Akshay Kumar
Nick Name           :  Akshay, Akki
Common Name   :  Stunt Man of Bollywood
Date of Birth        :  9 September, 1967
Zodiac Sign          :  Virgo
Height                   :  6’1″
Eye Color             :  Brown
Hair Color           :  Brown
Religion                :  Hindu
Marital Status     :  Married
Father’s Name     :  Hari Om Bhatia
Sister                    :  One Younger Maried Sister
Wife                      :  Twinkle Khanna
Son                        :  Arrav
Debut Film           :  Saugandh (1991)