Akshay Kumar is a famous actor and producer from India who mainly works in Hindi movies. He was born on September 9, 1967, with the name Rajiv Hari Om Bhatia but is known professionally as Akshay Kumar. Throughout his career of over 30 years, he has acted in more than 100 films and has won many awards, including two National Film Awards and two Filmfare Awards. He received the Padma Shri, which is one of India’s highest civilian honors, in 2009. Akshay Kumar is often called “Khiladi Kumar” by the media. He has been one of the most successful actors in Indian cinema, and Forbes listed him among the highest-paid celebrities and actors in the world from 2015 to 2020.
Akshay Kumar started his career in 1991 with the movie “Saugandh” and gained commercial success with “Khiladi” in the following year. He became known for his action-packed roles in the 1990s. However, he later diversified into romantic and comedy genres with films like “Dhadkan,” “Hera Pheri,” and “Mujhse Shaadi Karogi.” He has won awards for his negative role in “Ajnabee” and his comic performance in “Garam Masala.”
Although his career had its ups and downs, he found major success in 2007 with four consecutive box-office hits. He continued to deliver successful films and earned critical acclaim for his performances in movies like “Special 26,” “Baby,” and “Airlift.” He also ventured into producing socially relevant films like “Toilet: Ek Prem Katha” and “Pad Man.”
Apart from acting, Akshay Kumar has worked as a stunt actor and has hosted TV shows like “Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi.” He is known for his philanthropic work and support for various charities. Despite being born in India, he briefly held Canadian citizenship, which he relinquished in 2023 to regain Indian citizenship.
Akshay Kumar was born in Delhi to a Punjabi Hindu family. He had a keen interest in sports from a young age and later pursued martial arts training in Thailand. Before entering the film industry, he worked as a chef, waiter, and martial arts instructor. He eventually transitioned into modeling and then acting, adopting the stage name Akshay Kumar.
Throughout his career, Akshay Kumar has starred in numerous successful films across various genres, cementing his position as one of the leading actors in Indian cinema.