March 16th, 2020 | Updated on April 17th, 2023
Akshay Kumar Movies: Akshay Kumar’s name needs no introductions. He is an Indian actor who has worked in more than 100 films. Akshay’s work has gotten him a National film award for best Actor and two Filmfare awards.
His first film was Sugandh which was not so successful. Then came Khiladi, and Akshay got immediate recognition. He followed it with successful Khiladi franchise movies. Akshay is known for acting in a variety of roles.
Some of his commendable performances are for Bhool Bhulaiyaa, Hera Pheri, Singh is King, Mujhse Shadi Karogee, etc. He won Filmfare for Garam Masala and Ajnabee.
However, it was his role in Rustom which got Akshay the elusive National film award for Best Actor. His further performances like Pad Man, Kesari, and Toilet Ek Prem Katha were all made on social topics.
Akshay Kumar is a trustworthy actor, and his work is always praised. Read with us to know more about his life, career, and other details.
Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Rajiv Hari Om Bhatia |
| Nickname(s) | Akki, Raju, Mac and Khiladi Kumar |
| Profession(s) | Actor and Producer |
Personal Life |
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| Date of Birth | 9 September 1967 |
| Age (as in 2019) | 52 Years |
| Birthplace | Amritsar, Punjab, India |
| Akshay Kumar Height | 1.78 M |
| Signature | |
| Nationality | Canadian Economic Times |
| Hometown | Mumbai, India |
| School | Don Bosco High School, Mirik, Darjeeling |
| College/University | Guru Nanak Khalsa College (King’s Circle) Mumbai |
| Educational Qualification | College Drop-out |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste | Punjabi Rajput |
| Ethnicity | Punjabi |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Hobbies | Collecting Posters of Old Bollywood Movies, Cooking, Martial Arts, Playing Volleyball and Cricket |
Relationships & More |
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| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Pooja Batra (Actress)
Ayesha Jhulka (Actress) Raveena Tandon (Actress) Rekha (Actress) Shilpa Shetty (Actress) Priyanka Chopra (Actress) Twinkle Khanna (Actress) |
| Marriage Date | 17 January 2001 |
Family |
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| Wife/Spouse | Twinkle Khanna (Actress, 2001-present) |
| Children | Daughter- Nitara
Son- Aarav |
| Parents | Father- Hari Om Bhatia (Died)
Mother- Aruna Bhatia |
| Siblings | Brother- None Sister- Alka Bhatia |
Favourite Things |
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| Favourite Food(s) | Thai Green Chicken Curry, Home Made Punjabi Food, Chinese |
| Favourite Fruit | Mango |
| Favourite Dessert | Indian Sweets |
| Favourite Actor(s) | Amitabh Bachchan, Jackie Chan |
| Favourite Actresses | Sridevi, Kareena Kapoor |
| Favourite Colour | Black |
| Favourite Destination | Mauritius |
| Favourite Perfume | Cool Waters |
Style Quotient |
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| Cars Collection | Porsche Cayenne,
Honda CRV, |
| Bikes Collection | Yamaha VMax and Harley Davidson |
Money Factor |
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| Salary (approx.) | ₹25 crore/film |
| Income (between 1 June 2018, and 1 June 2019) | $65 million (Rs. 466 crores) |
| Net Worth (approx.) | ₹980 crore |
Debut Film Of Akshay Kumar: Saugandh
Some Little Known Facts About Akshay Kumar
1. Rajiv Hari Om Bhatia (born 9 September 1967), known professionally as Akshay Kumar, is an Indian-born actor, producer.(1)
2. He worked as waiter in a restaurent called Metro Guest House, Bangkok before starting his career in bollywood.(2)
3. Akshay Kumar is also a martial artist and television personality who works in Bollywood films.(3)
4. When he began his acting career in the 1990s, he primarily starred in action films.(4)
5. Apart from acting, Akshay Kumar has worked as a stunt actor.(5)
6. In 2008, he hosted the show Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi.(6)
7. He was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India in 2009.(7)
8. He was the first Bollywood actor whose films’ domestic net lifetime collections crossed 20 billion (US$280 million) by 2013.(8)
9. In 2014, Kumar launched the TV reality show Dare 2 Dance.(9)
10. The Asian Awards honoured Akshay Kumar for his outstanding achievement in cinema.(10)
Social Media Accounts:
Popular Movies of Akshay Kumar:
1. Khiladi (1992)
2. Mohra (1994)
3. Hera Pheri (2000)
4. Rowdy Rathore (2012)
5. Holiday (2014)
6. Baby (2015)
7. Gabbar is Back (2015)
8. Airlift (2016)
9. GOLD (2018)
10. Kesari (2019)
Filmography
Year |
Title |
Role |
Director(s) |
Notes |
| 1991 | Saugandh | Shiva | Raj Sippy | Debut Film |
| Dancer | Raju | Kishore Vyas | ||
| 1992 | Khiladi | Raj Malhotra | Abbas Burmawalla | |
| Mr. Bond | Mr. Bond | Raj Sippy | ||
| Deedar | Anand Malhotra | Pramod Chakravorty | ||
| 1993 | Ashaant | Vijay | Keshu Ramsay | Also in Kannada language |
| Dil Ki Baazi | Vijay | Anil Ganguly | ||
| Kayda Kanoon | Dawood | Pradeep Mani | ||
| Waqt Hamara Hai | Vikas Sabkuchwala | Bharat Rangachary | ||
| Sainik | Suraj Dutt | Sikander Bharti | ||
| 1994 | Elaan | Guddu Dhanoa | ||
| Yeh Dillagi | Vijay Saigal | Naresh Malhotra | Nominated –Filmfare Award for Best Actor | |
| Jai Kishen | Jai / Kishen | Sunil Agnihotri | ||
| Mohra | Amar Saxena | Rajiv Rai | ||
| Main Khiladi Tu Anari | Karan Joglekar | Sameer Malkan | ||
| Ikke Pe Ikka | Rajiv | Raj Sippy | ||
| Amaanat | Amar | Raj Sippy | ||
| Suhaag | Raj | Kuku Kohli | ||
| Nazar Ke Samne | Jai Kumar | Jagdish Sharma | ||
| Zakhmi Dil | Jaidev Anand | Raju Subramanyam | ||
| Zaalim | Ravi | Sikander Bharti | ||
| Hum Hain Bemisaal | Vijay Sinha | Deepak Bahry | ||
| 1995 | Paandav | Vijay | Raj Sippy | |
| Maidan-E-Jung | Karan | K.C. Bokadia | ||
| Sabse Bada Khiladi | Vijay Kumar / Lallu | Umesh Mehra | Dual role | |
| 1996 | Tu Chor Main Sipahi | Amar Verma | Guddu Dhanoa | |
| Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi | Akshay Malhotra | Umesh Mehra | ||
| Sapoot | Prem | Jagdish Sharma | ||
| 1997 | Lahoo Ke Do Rang | Sikandar Davai | Mehul Kumar | |
| Insaaf: The Final Justice | Vikram | Dayal Nihalani | ||
| Daava | Arjun | Sunil Agnihotri | ||
| Tarazu | Ram Yadav | Vimal Kumar | ||
| Mr. and Mrs. Khiladi | Raja | David Dhawan | ||
| Dil To Pagal Hai | Ajay | Yash Chopra | Nominated –Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor | |
| Aflatoon | Rocky / Raja | Guddu Dhanoa | ||
| 1998 | Keemat – They Are Back | Dev | Sameer Malkan | |
| Angaaray | Amar | Mahesh Bhatt | ||
| Barood | Jai Sharma | Pramod Chakravorty | ||
| 1999 | Sangharsh | Aman Verma | Tanuja Chandra | |
| Aarzoo | Vijay Khanna | Lawrence D’Souza | ||
| International Khiladi | Devraj | Umesh Mehra | ||
| Zulmi | Raj | Kuku Kohli | ||
| Jaanwar | Baadshah / Babu Lohaar | Suneel Darshan | ||
| 2000 | Hera Pheri | Raju | Priyadarshan | |
| Dhadkan | Ram Verma | Dharmesh Darshan | ||
| Khiladi 420 | Dev Kumar / Anand Kumar | Neeraj Vora | ||
| 2001 | Ek Rishtaa: The Bond of Love | Ajay Kapoor | Suneel Darshan | |
| Ajnabee | Vikram Bajaj | Abbas Burmawalla Mustan Burmawalla |
Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role | |
| 2002 | Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya | Raj Malhotra | Dharmesh Darshan | Special Appearance |
| Aankhen | Vishwas Prajapati | Vipul Amrutlal Shah Shaarang Dev Pandit |
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| Awara Paagal Deewana | Guru Gulab Khatri | Vikram Bhatt | ||
| Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani | Atul | Rajkumar Kohli | ||
| 2003 | Talaash: The Hunt Begins… | Arjun | Suneel Darshan | |
| Andaaz | Raj Malhotra | Raj Kanwar | ||
| 2004 | Khakee | Shekhar Verma | Rajkumar Santoshi | Nominated –Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor |
| Police Force: An Inside Story | Vijay Singh | Dileep Shukla | ||
| Aan: Men at Work | Hari Om Pattnaik | Madhur Bhandarkar | ||
| Mujhse Shaadi Karogi | Arun Khanna / Sunny | David Dhawan | Nominated –Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role Nominated –Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor |
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| Hatya: The Murder | Ravi Lal | Kader Kashmiri | ||
| Aitraaz | Raj Malhotra | Abbas Burmawalla Mustan Burmawalla |
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| Meri Biwi Ka Jawaab Nahin | Ajay Khanna | S M Iqbal | ||
| Ghar Grihasti | Himself | Mahesh Tillekar | ||
| Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo | Rajeev Singh | Anil Sharma | ||
| 2005 | Insan | Amjad | K. Subash | |
| Bewafaa | Raja | Dharmesh Darshan | ||
| Waqt: The Race Against Time | Aditya Thakur | Vipul Amrutlal Shah | ||
| Garam Masala | Makrand “Mac” Godbhole | Priyadarshan | Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role | |
| Deewane Huye Paagal | Rocky Hiranandani | Vikram Bhatt | ||
| Dosti: Friends Forever | Raj Malhotra | Suneel Darshan | ||
| 2006 | Family | Shekhar Bhatia | Rajkumar Santoshi | |
| Mere Jeevan Saathi | Vicky | Suneel Darshan | ||
| Humko Deewana Kar Gaye | Aditya Malhotra | Raj Kanwar | ||
| Phir Hera Pheri | Raju | Neeraj Vora | ||
| Jaan-E-Mann | Agastya Rao | Shirish Kunder | ||
| Bhagam Bhag | Bunty | Priyadarshan | ||
| 2007 | Namastey London | Arjun Singh | Vipul Amrutlal Shah | Nominated –Filmfare Award for Best Actor |
| Heyy Babyy | Ayush Mehra | Sajid Khan | ||
| Bhool Bhulaiyaa | Aditya Shrivastava | Priyadarshan | ||
| Welcome | Rajiv Saini | Anees Bazmee | ||
| 2008 | Tashan | Bachchan Pandey | Vijay Krishna Acharya | |
| Singh Is Kinng | Happy Singh | Anees Bazmee | Nominated –Filmfare Award for Best Actor | |
| Jumbo | Jumbo | Kompin Kemgumnird | Voice only | |
| 2009 | Chandni Chowk to China | Sidhu Sharma | Nikhil Advani | |
| 8 x 10 Tasveer | Jai Puri / Jeet Puri | Nagesh Kukunoor | ||
| Kambakkht Ishq | Viraj Shergill | Sabbir Khan | ||
| Blue | Aarav Malhotra | Anthony D’Souza | ||
| De Dana Dan | Nitin Bankar | Priyadarshan | ||
| Hello India | Shabnam Kapoor | Unreleased | ||
| 2010 | Housefull | Aarush | Sajid Khan | |
| Khatta Meetha | Sachin Tichkule | Priyadarshan | ||
| Action Replayy | Kishen Kumar | Vipul Amrutlal Shah | ||
| Tees Maar Khan | Tabrez Mirza ni / Tees Maar Khan | Farah Khan | ||
| 2011 | Patiala House | Parghat Singh ‘Gattu’ Kahlon / Kali | Nikhil Advani | |
| Thank You | Kishen | Anees Bazmee | ||
| Desi Boyz | Jignesh Patel / Jerry / Rocco | Rohit Dhawan | ||
| 2012 | Housefull 2 | Sunny | Sajid Khan | |
| Rowdy Rathore | Vikram Rathore / Shiva | Prabhudeva | ||
| Joker | Rajkumar / Agastya | Shirish Kunder | ||
| OMG – Oh My God! | Krishna Vasudev Yadav | Umesh Shukla | Nominated –Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor | |
| Khiladi 786 | Bahattar Singh / Tehattar Singh | Ashish R Mohan | ||
| 2013 | Bhaji in Problem | Akshay Kumar | Smeep Kang | Also producer Punjabi language film |
| Special 26 | Ajay Singh | Neeraj Pandey | ||
| 72 Miles – Ek Pravas | Rajiv Patil | Producer Marathi language film |
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| Once Upon a Time in Mumbai Dobaara! | Shoaib Khan | Milan Luthria | ||
| Boss | Suryakant Shastri / Boss | Anthony D’Souza | ||
| 2014 | Holiday | Viraat Bakshi | AR Murugadoss | Nominated –Filmfare Award for Best Actor |
| Antar | Gauri Karekar Sarwate | Producer Marathi language film |
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| Entertainment | Akhil Lokhande | Sajid-Farhad | ||
| The Shaukeens | Himself | Abhishek Sharma | ||
| 2015 | Baby | Ajay | Neeraj Pandey | |
| Gabbar Is Back | Gabbar / Aditya | Krish | ||
| Brothers | David Fernandes | Karan Malhotra | ||
| Singh is Bling | Raftaar singh | Prabhudeva | ||
| 2016 | Airlift | Ranjit Katyal | Raja Krishna Menon | |
| Housefull 3 | Sandy / Sundi | Sajid-Farhad | ||
| Dishoom | Sameer Gazi | Rohit Dhawan | Special Appearance | |
| Rustom | Rustom Pavri | Tinu Suresh Desai | National Film Award for Best Actor | |
| 2017 | Jolly LLB 2 | Jagadishwar “Jolly” Mishra | Subhash Kapoor | |
| Naam Shabana | Ajay | Shivam Nair | Extended Cameo | |
| Toilet: Ek Prem Katha | Keshav Sharma | Shree Narayan Singh | Nominated –Filmfare Award for Best Actor | |
| 2018 | Pad Man | Lakshmikant Chauhan | R. Balki | Nominated –Filmfare Award for Best Actor |
| Gold | Tapan Das | Reema Kagti | ||
| 2.0 | Pakshi Rajan | S. Shankar | Tamil language film | |
| Simmba | DCP Veer Sooryavanshi | Rohit Shetty | Special Appearance | |
| 2019 | Kesari | Havildar Ishar Singh | Anurag Singh | Nominated – Filmfare Award For Best Actor |
| Blank | Unnamed | Behzad Khambata | special apparence in the song “Ali Ali” | |
| Mission Mangal | Rakesh Dhawan | Jagan Shakti | ||
| Housefull 4 | Rajkumar Bala Dev Singh / Harry | Farhad Samji | ||
| Good Newwz | Varun Batra | Raj Mehta | ||
| 2020 | Laxmmi Bomb | Raghav / Laxmmi | Raghava Lawrence | Post-production |
| Prithviraj | Prithviraj Chauhan | Chandraprakash Dwivedi | Filming | |
| Sooryavanshi | Veer Sooryavanshi | Rohit Shetty | Post-Production | |
| 2021 | Atrangi Re | TBA | Aanand L. Rai | Filming |
Awards
Year |
Category |
For |
Result |
| 2005 | Best Actor in a Comic Role | Mujhse Shaadi Karogi | Nominated |
| 2008 | Stardust Star of the Year Award – Male | Heyy Babyy & Namastey London | Won |
| 2009 | Stardust Star of the Year Award – Male | Singh Is Kinng | Nominated |
| 2009 | Stardust Readers Choice Best Film Award | Singh Is Kinng (shared with Vipul Amrutlal Shah) | Won |
| 2010 | Best Actor – Popular Award – Male | Blue | Won |
| 2010 | Best Actor – Searchlight Award – Male | 8 x 10 Tasveer | Won |
| 2010 | Best Actor In A Comedy Role | De Dana Dan | Nominated |
| 2011 | Stardust Award for Best Actor in a Comedy or Romance | Housefull and Tees Maar Khan | Won |
| 2011 | Stardust Star of the Year Award – Male | Housefull and Tees Maar Khan | Won |
| 2012 | Stardust Award for Best Actor in a Comedy or Romance | Desi Boyz | Won |
| 2013 | Stardust Best Actor – Action/Thriller | Rowdy Rathore and Khiladi 786 | Won |
| 2012 | Most Entertaining Actor in an Action Thriller Role – Male | Rowdy Rathore | Won |
| 2012 | Complete Entertainer of the Year – Male | — | Won |
| 2012 | Most Entertaining Social Film | OMG: Oh My God! | Won |
| 2012 | Most Entertaining Actor in an Action Role | Rowdy Rathore | Won |
| 2017 | Best Actor | Rustom | Won |
| 2019 | National Film Award for Best Film on Other Social Issues | Padman | Won |
Refrences:
1. Akshay Kumar Bio,Images: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
2. Facts About Akshay Kumar: scrolldroll.com
3. Akshay Kumar is also a martial artist
4. Journey of Akshay Kumar: britannica.com
5. Akshay Kumar has worked as a stunt actor: indiatoday.in
6. Akshay Kumar as a host in tv show: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
7. He was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India: indiatoday.in
8. Lifetime collections crossed 20 billion: sentinelassam.com
9. Akshay Kumar achievment in Cinema: /theasianawards.com
