Akshay Kumar

Basic Information

• Name💮 - Rajiv Hari Om Bhatia (Professionally known as Akshay Kumar)

• Date of Birth - September 9, 1967

• Nationality - Indian

• Spouse - Twinkle Khanna (m. 2001)

• Children - Aarav Kumar

• Profession🍸 - Actor, Film Producer, Martial Artist, Philanthropist

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Biography

ಞAkshay Kumar, born Rajiv Hari Om Bhatia on September 9, 1967, is a renowned Indian actor, film producer, and martial artist known for his contributions to Hindi cinema. Over his 30-year career, he has appeared in over 150 films and earned numerous accolades, including two National Film Awards and two Filmfare Awards. In 2009, he was honored with the Padma Shri, India’s fourth-highest civilian award. Recognized as one of Bollywood’s most versatile and prolific actors, Akshay has consistently been among the world's highest-paid actors, even making it to Forbes’ list from 2015 to 2020.

Akshay started his acting journey in 1991 with Saugandh, but his breakthrough came in 1992 with Khiladi, which established him as an action star. Throughout the 1990s, he became famous for his action-packed roles in films like Mohra (1994) and Jaanwar (1999). Though he experimented with romance in Yeh Dillagi (1994), it was in the 2000s that he truly diversified his roles. He gained recognition for romantic films like Dhadkan (2000) and Namastey London (2007), as well as comedy hits like Hera Pheri (2000), Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004), and Singh Is Kinng (2008). He won Filmfare Awards for his performances in Ajnabee (2001) and Garam Masala (2005).

While his career had ups and downs, Akshay saw a major turning point in 2007 with a streak of blockbuster hits. Though he faced a brief decline from 2009 to 2011, he bounced back with action-packed films like Rowdy Rathore (2012) and Holiday (2014). He also impressed critics with intense roles in Special 26 (2013), Baby (2015), Airlift (2016), and Jolly LLB 2 (2017). His role in Rustom (2016) won him a National Film Award. He further made an impact with socially relevant films like Toilet: Ek Prem Katha (2017) and Pad Man (2018), as well as patriotic dramas like Kesari (2019). In 2019, he set box-office records with multiple hits including Mission Mangal, Housefull 4, and Good Newwz. However, most of his recent films struggled commercially, except for OMG 2 (2023).

Beyond acting, Akshay is known for performing his own stunts and has hosted TV shows like Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi and Dare 2 Dance♚. He is also involved in sports and owned the kabaddi team Khalsa Warriors in the World Kabaddi League. A strong advocate for women’s safety, he has set up martial arts training schools across India. Known for his philanthropy, he supports various charitable causes and is among India’s top celebrity brand endorsers. From 2011 to 2023, he also held Canadian citizenship.

Career Timeline

• 1991: Debut in "Saugandh".

• 1992: Breakthrough with "Khiladi".

• 1994:♋ Establishes himself as an action star with hits like "Main Khiladi Tu Anari" and "Mohra".

• 2000:ও Ventures into comedy with "Hera Pheri," marking a shift in his career.

• 2007:𝓰 Delivers four consecutive hits in a single year, earning the title "Bollywood’s Hit Machine".

• 2012:🎃 Enters the Rs 100 crore club with "Rowdy Rathore".

• 2016-Present:♚ Focuses on socially relevant films like "Airlift," "Toilet: Ek Prem Katha," "Pad Man," and "Mission Mangal".

Achievements

Awards & Recognition:

• ꦫNational Film Award for Best Actor (2016) for "Rustom".

• 🎃Padma Shri, India’s fourth-highest civilian award (2009).

• ღMultiple Filmfare Awards for performances in "Ajnabee," "Garam Masala," and "Special 26".

Records/Stats:

• Over 150 films across multiple genres.

• ♛One of the highest-paid actors globally (Forbes 2019, 2020).

• 💫Consistent box-office performer with multiple Rs 100 crore films.

Philanthropic Work:

• 🌠Founded Bharat Ke Veer, a platform supporting families of martyrs.

• Donated crores towards COVID-19 relief efforts.

• ♓Actively promotes menstrual hygiene and women’s safety initiatives.

Key Quotes / Catchphrases

• ဣ"Work hard in silence, let your success be your noise".

• 🍬"I always tell people to believe in themselves and have faith in their hard work. Luck will follow".

• ꦦ"Discipline, hard work, and fitness are my mantras".

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