Akshay Kumar with his clean cut good looks and a history in martial arts suddenly entered Indian Film Industry out of nowhere. He was offered films because of a successful modeling career. His Greek God looks and excellent martial art skills made him the first choice for Bollywood action movies.
Born in a punjabi middle class family, Akshay studied at Don Bosco School and then Khalsa College. He studied martial arts in Bangkok and worked part time as a Chef for some extra money. Akshay started teaching martial arts in Mumbai where he was encouraged to start a modeling career by a photographer student. After a successful modeling career, he made his Bollywood debut with an unnoticed movie ‘Saugandh’.
His first major success was the 1992 thriller film ‘Khiladi’ after which he did a lot of successful movies of the ‘khiladi’ series, most of them were hits that established Akshay as the biggest action hero in Bollywood. Akshay also got critical acclaim for his role in films like ‘Sangharsh’ and ‘Janwar’.
In 2000, Akshay made a successful transitions form action to comedy with the biggest hit of that year ‘Hera Pheri’ after that he did a series of comic roles and even made a record of 4 back to back hits which has never been done before in the ‘khan’ dominated Industry.
Akshay today stands as one of the biggest star in the industry with the credibility to give a sure shot hit among the producers. He is most remembered for in his roles in movies like ‘Khiladi’ ,’Mohra’ ,’Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi’ ,’Sangharsh’, ‘Ajnabee’. ‘Mujhse Shaadi Karogi’ ‘Waqt’: The Race Against Time’, ‘Namastey London’, ‘Heyy Babyy ‘, ‘Singh Is Kinng’ and the latest hit ‘Houseful’ his awaited movies are ‘Tees Maar Khan’ and ‘Action Replay’.
Relationship Status:
Akshay at the starting of the innings in Bollywood dated actresses like Raveena Tandon and Shilpa Shetty. After being engaged twice to actress Twinkle Khanna, the daughter of actors Rajesh Khanna andDimple Kapadia, he married her on 17 January 2001. Their son named Aarav was born in September 2002. Akshay and his wife Twinkle are expecting their second child in September 2012
About Akshay Kumar:
About Akshay Kumar:
Akshay stays in shape with a combination of kickboxing, basketball, swimming, parkour and other sports, as well as working out.
In 2008, the University of Windsor in Ontario, Canada conferred an Honorary Doctorate of Law on Kumar in recognition of his contribution to Indian cinema
2009 - He was awarded the highest Japanese honour of ‘Katana’ and a sixth degree Black Belt in Kuyukai Gojuryu Karate
2008 - Named "Sexiest Man Alive" by People (India) magazine
Akshay won his first ever Filmfare award for Best villain in the film ‘Ajnabee’ and till date has never won an award for Best Actor.
In 2008, the University of Windsor in Ontario, Canada conferred an Honorary Doctorate of Law on Kumar in recognition of his contribution to Indian cinema
2009 - He was awarded the highest Japanese honour of ‘Katana’ and a sixth degree Black Belt in Kuyukai Gojuryu Karate
2008 - Named "Sexiest Man Alive" by People (India) magazine
Akshay won his first ever Filmfare award for Best villain in the film ‘Ajnabee’ and till date has never won an award for Best Actor.
Akshay Kumar Movies
Action Replay (2010)
Hera Pheri 4 (2010)
Saamna (2010)
Patiala House (2010)
Khatta Meetha (2010)
House Full (2010)
Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai (2010)
De Dana Dan (2009)
Blue (2009)
Kambakht Ishq (2009)
8 x 10 Tasveer (2009)
Chandni Chowk To China (2009)
Jumbo (2008)
Singh Is Kinng (2008)
Tashan (2008)
Welcome (2007)
Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007)
Heyy Babyy (2007)
Namastey London (2007)
Bhagam Bhag (2006)
Jaan-e-Mann (2006)
Hum Ko Deewana Kar Gaye (2006)
Mere Jeevan Saathi (2006)
Garam Masala (2005)
Autograph (2005)
Bewafaa (2005)
Deewane Huye Pagal (2005)
Dosti (2005)
Family (2005)
Insaan (2005)
Phir Hera Pheri (2005)
Waqt: The Race Against Time (2005)
Hatya: The Murder (2004)
Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004)
Aan: Men at Work (2004)
Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo (2004)
Aitraaz (2004)
Ghar Grihasti (2004)
Khakee (2004)
Meri Biwi Ka Jawaab Nahin (2004)
Police Force (2004)
Seven Deadly Arts with Akshay Kumar (mini) (2004)
Andaaz (2003)
Talaash: The Hunt Begins... (2003)
Aankhen (2002)
Awara Paagal Deewana (2002)
Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya (2002)
Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani (2002)
Ajnabee (2001)
Ek Rishtaa: The Bond of Love (2001)
Hera Pheri (2000)
Dhadkan (2000)
Khiladi 420 (2000)
Aarzoo (1999)
International Khiladi (1999)
Jaanwar (1999)
Sangharsh (1999)
Zulmi (1999)
Angaaray (1998)
Barood (1998)
Keemat (1998)
Dil To Pagal Hai (1997)
Aflatoon (1997)
Daava (1997)
Insaaf (1997)
Lahu Ke Do Rang (1997)
Mr. & Mrs. Khiladi (1997)
Tarazu (1997)
Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi (1996)
Sapoot (1996)
Tu Chor Main Sipahi (1996)
Maidan-E-Jung (1995)
Paandav (1995)
Sab Se Bada Khiladi (1995)
Amaanat (1994)
Elaan (1994)
Hum Hain Bemisaal (1994)
Ikke Pe Ikka (1994)
Jai Kishen (1994)
Main Khiladi Tu Anari (1994)
Mohra (1994)
Nazar Ke Samne (1994)
Suhaag (1994)
Yeh Dillagi (1994)
Zaalim (1994)
Zakhmi Dil (1994)
Ashaant (1993)
Dil Ki Baazi (1993)
Kayda Kanoon (1993)
Sainik (1993)
Waqt Hamara Hai (1993)
Deedar (1992)
Khiladi (1992)
Mr. Bond (1992)
Dancer (1991)
Saugandh (1991)
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