Akshay Kumar: Age, Height, Profession, Wife, Family, Children, Biography & More

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Real name	Rajiv Hari Om Bhatia
Full name	Akshay Hariom Bhatia
Nickname(s)	Akki, Raju, Mac, Khiladi Kumar
Profession(s)	Actor, Producer
Physical Stats – Height – Weight & More
Height (approx.)	In Feet Inches- 6’ 1” In Centimeters- 185 Cm In Meters- 1.85 M
Weight (approx.)	in kilograms- 80 kg in pounds- 176 lbs
Body Measurements (approx.)	- Chest: 42 Inches - Waist: 34 Inches - Biceps: 16 Inches
Eye Colour	Dark Brown
Hair Colour	Black
Exploring the Personal Life of Akshay Kumar
Date of Birth	Akshay Kumar was born on 9 September 1967 in Delhi, India.
Age (as of 2022)	As of 2022, Akshay Kumar is 55 years old.
Birthplace	He was born in Delhi, India.
Zodiac sign	Akshay Kumar's zodiac sign is Virgo.
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Nationality	Akshay Kumar is an Indian citizen. He previously held Canadian citizenship from 2011 to 2023 but reclaimed his Indian citizenship in August 2023. He also shared an image of his Indian citizenship certificate on social media. (Supporting Pic Required)
Hometown	His hometown is Mumbai, Maharashtra.
School	Akshay Kumar attended Don Bosco High School in Darjeeling.
College/University	He studied at Guru Nanak Khalsa College in Mumbai, located at King's Circle.
Educational Qualification	Akshay Kumar is a college dropout.
Religion	He practices Hinduism.
Caste	Akshay Kumar belongs to the Punjabi Rajput caste.
Ethnicity	He is of Punjabi ethnicity.
Food Habit	Akshay Kumar follows a non-vegetarian diet.
Address	Address 1: 203 A Wing, Lokhandwala Complex, Andheri (West), Mumbai 400053. (Supporting Pic Required) Address 2: Ground Floor, Juhu Prime Beach Apartment, Gandhigram Road, Juhu, Mumbai – 400049. (Supporting Pic Required)
Hobbies	His hobbies include collecting posters of old Bollywood movies, cooking, practicing martial arts, and playing volleyball and cricket.
Likes	Akshay Kumar enjoys listening to music, rock climbing, and swimming.
Dislikes	He dislikes being typecast as an 'action' or 'comedy' hero.
Tattoo(s)	On his left shoulder, Akshay Kumar has a tattoo of his wife's nickname "Tina." (Supporting Pic Required) On his back, he has a tattoo of his son's name "Aarav." (Supporting Pic Required)
Exploring the Family Tree: An Insight into Family Details
Family	Father: Late Hari Om Bhatia (later Brijmohan Bhatia) was an officer in the Indian Army. (Supporting Pic Required) Mother: Aruna Bhatia - Akshay's mother, Aruna Bhatia, passed away on September 8, 2021. (Supporting Pic Required) Brothers: None Sisters: Alka Bhatia (Akshay Kumar's sister) is currently a producer of Hindi films. She started in the film industry in 2013 by producing a film called 'Fugly.
Career Highlights and Achievements
1991–1999: Debut, breakthrough and action movies Year Career Milestones 1991 Akshay Kumar made lead debut in "Saugandh" alongside Raakhee and Shantipriya. Also appeared in "Dancer," which received poor reviews. (Supporting Pic Required) 1992 He starred in Abbas Mustan-directed thriller "Khiladi," considered a breakthrough role. Also acted in "Mr. Bond" and "Deedar." (Supporting Pic Required) 1993 Kumar featured in films like "Ashaant," "Dil Ki Baazi," "Kayda Kanoon," "Waqt Hamara Hai," and "Sainik," none of which performed well commercially. 1994 Akshay appeared in 11 feature films, including hits like "Main Khiladi Tu Anari" and "Mohra." Also starred in the successful romance "Yeh Dillagi." (Supporting Pic Required) He earned first Best Actor nominations at Filmfare Awards and Star Screen Awards. Achieved success with films like "Suhaag" and "Elaan." (Supporting Pic Required) 1995 Kumar starred in successful action thrillers "Sabse Bada Khiladi" and "Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi." 1996 He played a dual role in "Sabse Bada Khiladi." Co-starred with Rekha and Raveena Tandon in "Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi." (Supporting Pic Required) 1997 Akshay played a supporting role in Yash Chopra's "Dil To Pagal Hai," earning first Filmfare Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. (Supporting Pic Required) Starred in "Mr. and Mrs. Khiladi," the fifth installment of the Khiladi series. He achieved success with a dual role in romantic action film "Aflatoon." 1999 Kumar played opposite Twinkle Khanna in "International Khiladi." Received critical acclaim for roles in "Sangharsh" and "Jaanwar." "Jaanwar" marked his successful comeback after a series of commercially unsuccessful films. (Supporting Pic Required) 2000–2006: Transition to Comedy and Romantic Films with "Hera Pheri" 2000 Akshay starred in the Priyadarshan-directed comedy "Hera Pheri" alongside Paresh Rawal and Suneil Shetty. The film, a remake of Malayalam film "Ramji Rao Speaking," became a commercial success and a turning point in Kumar's career. Also, starred in the romantic drama "Dhadkan," receiving praise for his acting. (Supporting Pic Required) 2001 He played a negative role in the Abbas Mustan-directed film "Ajnabee," earning him his first Filmfare Award for Best Villain. 2002 Kumar featured in the romantic drama "Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya" and critically acclaimed heist film "Aankhen." Starred in the comedy "Awara Paagal Deewana." Also, appeared in the supernatural horror film "Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani." 2003 He acted in Suneel Darshan's action film "Talaash: The Hunt Begins..." and the romantic drama "Andaaz," which became a commercial success. 2004 Akshay starred in Rajkumar Santoshi's action thriller "Khakee," receiving critical acclaim for his performance. Also appeared in films like "Police Force: An Inside Story," "Aan: Men at Work," "Mujhse Shaadi Karogi," "Aitraaz," and "Meri Biwi Ka Jawaab Nahin." (Supporting Pic Required) 2005 He played the lead in Dharmesh Darshan's romantic drama musical film "Bewafaa," receiving praise for his acting. Acted in family drama "Waqt: The Race Against Time" and comedy "Garam Masala," both succeeding at the box office. (Supporting Pic Required) 2006 Kumar starred in Rajkumar Santoshi's drama "Family – Ties of Blood," Suneel Darshan's "Mere Jeevan Saathi," and Raj Kanwar's "Humko Deewana Kar Gaye." Also, appeared in the highly successful sequel "Phir Hera Pheri" and the romantic musical film "Jaan-E-Mann." Ended the year with Priyadarshan's comedy murder mystery film "Bhagam Bhag," commercially successful. Led the Heat 2006 world tour with other Bollywood stars. (Supporting Pic Required) 2007–2011: Mixed Fortunes in Career and Commercial Triumphs 2007 Kumar had a highly successful year with four hits: "Namastey London," "Heyy Babyy," "Bhool Bhulaiyaa," and "Welcome." Received critical acclaim for his performance in "Namastey London" and chemistry with Katrina Kaif. Made a cameo appearance in "Om Shanti Om." (Supporting Pic Required) 2008 He starred in "Tashan," marking his comeback to Yash Raj Films. "Singh Is Kinng" with Katrina Kaif was a huge success. Made small screen debut as the host of "Fear Factor – Khatron Ke Khiladi." (Supporting Pic Required) 2009 Akshay featured in "Chandni Chowk to China" opposite Deepika Padukone, which was a commercial failure. Released films like "8 x 10 Tasveer," "Kambakkht Ishq," "Blue," and "De Dana Dan" with varying degrees of commercial success and critical reception. (Supporting Pic Required) 2010 He starred in successful comedy "Housefull" and followed with "Khatta Meetha" (average grosser), "Action Replayy" (box office failure), and "Tees Maar Khan" (moderately successful). 2011 Kumar appeared in films "Patiala House," "Thank You," and "Desi Boyz." Co-produced the film "Breakaway" with Russell Peters, which became the highest-grossing cross-cultural movie of 2011 in Canada. Also dubbed for the Hindi version of "Transformers: Dark of the Moon" as Optimus Prime for his son, Aarav. (Supporting Pic Required) 2012: Reappearance 2012 Released "Housefull 2," a sequel to his earlier comedy film "Housefull," which became a Superhit. Starred in the Prabhudeva-directed action drama "Rowdy Rathore," playing a double role opposite Sonakshi Sinha. The film earned over ₹1.3 billion (US$24.33 million) in India and was declared a Blockbuster. Founded a new production company called Grazing Goat Pictures Pvt Ltd. (Supporting Pic Required) Starred in "Joker," which was initially promoted as his 100th film, but later clarified by Kumar that it was his 116th film. Kept away from the film's promotion due to differences with director Shirish Kunder. (Supporting Pic Required) Produced and starred in "Oh My God" alongside Paresh Rawal. The film had a slow opening but gained popularity through word of mouth. (Supporting Pic Required) Released "Khiladi 786," the eighth installment in his famous Khiladi series after a 12-year hiatus. Despite negative reviews from critics, the film grossed 700 million at the domestic box office. (Supporting Pic Required) 2013–2019: Continued Critical and Commercial Success 2013 Akshay starred in "Special 26," which earned positive critical reception and moderate box office success. (Supporting Pic Required)Played the character of Shoaib Khan in "Once Upon a Time in Mumbai Dobaara!," receiving mixed reviews but with Kumar's acting being praised. Lashed out at critics for their negative reviews of the film. (Supporting Pic Required) 2014 He starred in "Boss," receiving mixed reviews and performing poorly at the box office. Found success with "Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty," earning critical and commercial acclaim, becoming the highest-grosser of 2014. Kumar also appeared in "Entertainment" and produced "The Shaukeens." 2015 He played lead roles in the thrillers "Baby" and "Gabbar is Back." (Supporting Pic Required)Collaborated with Karan Johar for "Brothers." Released "Singh is Bling," a quasi-sequel to "Singh is Kinng." (Supporting Pic Required) 2016 Kumar starred in "Airlift," critically and commercially successful. (Supporting Pic Required)He featured in "Housefull 3." Akshay received acclaim for his role in "Rustom," which grossed over 2 billion at the box office and earned him the National Film Award for Best Actor. (Supporting Pic Required) 2017 He led in "Toilet: Ek Prem Katha," addressing the issue of sanitation, praised by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Supporting Pic Required) 2018 Akshay appeared in "Pad Man," a social drama. (Supporting Pic Required)He made his Tamil cinema debut in "2.0," playing an evil ornithologist named Pakshirajan. (Supporting Pic Required) 2019 Kumar starred in "Kesari," based on the Battle of Saragarhi, grossing over ₹2 billion worldwide. He featured in "Mission Mangal," about scientists at Indian Space Research Organisation. (Supporting Pic Required) He released "Housefull 4" and produced "Good Newwz," both commercially successful with three consecutive domestic 200 Crore Club net films. (Supporting Pic Required) 2020–present: Current work and further growth 2020 Kumar starred in "Laxmii," a horror comedy released on Disney+ Hotstar, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Film received mixed to negative reviews, with Kumar's performance praised but criticized writing and screenplay. (Supporting Pic Required) 2021 Akshay had three releases: "Bell Bottom," a spy thriller inspired by real-life hijacking events. "Sooryavanshi," a continuation of the Cop Universe franchise. (Supporting Pic Required)He featured in Aanand L. Rai's "Atrangi Re" alongside Sara Ali Khan and Dhanush on Disney+ Hotstar. 2022 Kumar starred in "Bachchhan Paandey," a remake of "Jigarthanda," but received negative critical reception and was not successful at the box office. He featured in the historical film "Samrat Prithviraj," based on the life of Hindu warrior Prithviraj Chauhan, which opened to mixed reviews. (Supporting Pic Required)Akshay Released "Rakshabandhan," receiving mixed reviews, and "Cuttputlli," which premiered on Disney+ Hotstar. (Supporting Pic Required)He featured in "Ram Setu," receiving positive reviews but the film's performance was disappointing. 2023 Akshay released "Selfiee," an official remake of "Driving Licence," which performed poorly at the box office.  (Supporting Pic Required)He appeared in "OMG 2 – Oh my God 2," a spiritual successor to "OMG – Oh My God!" which became a box office success. (Supporting Pic Required)Kumar starred in the disaster thriller "Mission Raniganj" alongside Parineeti Chopra.He is working on projects including the official remake of "Soorarai Pottru" and his Marathi debut "Vedat Marathe Veer Daudle Saat." Currently shooting for "Bade Miyan Chote Miyan" and other projects set to release in 2024, including the much-awaited "Hera Pheri" sequel.
List of Akshay Kumar Movies
Year Title Role Notes 1987 Aaj Karate instructor Special appearance 1991 Saugandh Shiva Kirplani   Dancer Raju   1992 Khiladi Raj Malhotra   Mr. Bond Mr. Bond   Deedar Anand Malhotra   1993 Ashaant Vijay Roy Bilingual film Dil Ki Baazi Vijay Kashyap   Kayda Kanoon Dawood Durani   Waqt Hamara Hai Vikas Sabkuchwala   Sainik Lieutenant. Suraj Dutt   1994 Elaan Vishal Chaudhary   Yeh Dillagi Vijayendra "Vijay" Saigal   Jai Kishen Jai Verma / Kishen Verma[a]   Mohra Amar Saxena   Main Khiladi Tu Anari Karan Joglekar   Ikke Pe Ikka Rajiv   Amanaat Amar Kumar   Suhaag Raj Sinha   Zakhmi Dil Jaidev Anand   Zaalim Ravi Pratap   Hum Hain Bemisaal Vijay Sinha   1995 Paandav Vijay Kumar   Maidan-E-Jung Karan Singh   Nazar Ke Samne Jai Kumar   Sabse Bada Khiladi Vijay "Lallu" Kumar   1996 Tu Chor Main Sipahi Amar Verma   Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi Akshay Malhotra   Sapoot Prem Singhania   1997 Lahoo Ke Do Rang Sikandar Davai   Insaaf Vikram Singh Jain   Daava Arjun Sarwar   Tarazu Ram Yadav   Mr. and Mrs. Khiladi Rajant "Raja" Kapoor (Mr. Khiladi)   Dil To Pagal Hai Ajay Sahni Cameo Aflatoon Rocky Chaturvedi / Raja Chaturvedi[a]   1998 Keemat Dev   Angaaray Amar Mehra   Barood Jai Sharma   1999 Sangharsh Aman Verma   Aarzoo Vijay Khanna / Devaa   International Khiladi Devraj Anand   Zulmi Raj Malhotra   Jaanwar Baadshah / Babu Lohaar   2000 Hera Pheri Raju / Rajesh Rathod   Dhadkan Ram Verma   Khiladi 420 Dev Kumar Malhotra / Anand Kumar Malhotra[a]   2001 Ajnabee Vikram Bajaj   Ek Rishtaa: The Bond of Love Ajay Kapoor   2002 Aadhar Jagdish's friend Cameo; Marathi film Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya Raj Malhotra   Aankhen Vishwas Raj Prajapati   Awara Paagal Deewana Guru Gulab Khatri   Jaani Dushman Atul Agarwal   2003 Talaash Arjun Raichand   Andaaz Raj Malhotra   2004 Khakee Senior Inspector Shekhar Verma   Police Force Vijay Singh   Aan: Men at Work DCP Hari Om Pattnaik   Mujhse Shaadi Karogi Arun "Sunny" Khanna   Hatya Ravi Lal   Aitraaz Raj Malhotra   Meri Biwi Ka Jawaab Nahin Ajay Khanna   Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo Rajeev Singh   2005 Insan Amjad Khan   Bewafaa Raja Bhosle   Waqt Aditya Thakur   Garam Masala Makrand "Mac" Godbole   Deewane Huye Paagal Ranbir "Rocky" Hiranadani   Dosti: Friends Forever Raj Malhotra   2006 Family Simple Cook Shekhar Bhatia   Mere Jeevan Saathi Vicky Bahl   Humko Deewana Kar Gaye Aditya Malhotra   Phir Hera Pheri Raju / Rajesh Rathod   Jaan-E-Mann Agastya Rao   Bhagam Bhag Bunty Rajkumar   2007 Namastey London Arjun Singh   Heyy Babyy Aarush Mehra   Bhool Bhulaiyaa Aditya Shrivastava   Om Shanti Om Himself Special appearance Welcome Rajiv Saini   2008 Tashan Bachchan Pandey   Singh Is Kinng Happy Singh   Jumbo Jaybir "Jumbo" Singh Also narrator 2009 Chandni Chowk to China Sidhu / Sidhesh Sharma   8 x 10 Tasveer Jai Puri / Jeet Puri[a]   Kambakkht Ishq Viraj Shergill   Blue Aarav Malhotra   De Dana Dan Nitin Bankar   2010 Housefull Aarush Awasthi   Khatta Meetha Sachin Tichkule   Action Replayy Kishen Kumar Chopra   Tees Maar Khan Tabrez Mirza Khan / Tees Maar Khan   2011 Patiala House Parghat Singh "Gattu" Kahlon   Thank You Kishen Khurana   Breakaway Himself Special appearance Desi Boyz Jignesh "Jerry" Patel / Rocco   Chalo Dilli Lieutenant Colonel Vikram Singh Rana Cameo 2012 Housefull 2 Sunny Pujari / Sunil   Rowdy Rathore Shiva / Shivam Bharadwaj ASP Vikram Singh Rathore[a]   Joker Rajkumar Joker Sattu / Agastya Sattu   OMG – Oh My God! God Krishna Vasudev Yadav   Khiladi 786 Bahattar Singh / Tehattar Singh[a]   2013 Bhaji in Problem Himself Special appearance; Punjabi film Special 26 Ajay Singh Vardhan   Once Upon A Time in Mumbai Dobaara! Criminal Shoaib Khan   Boss Suryakant Shastri / Surya "Boss"   Bombay Talkies Himself Guest appearance in song "Apna Bombay Talkies" 2014 Holiday Captain Virat Bakshi   Fugly Himself Special appearance in the song "Fugly Fugly Kya Hai" Entertainment Akhil Johri   The Shaukeens Himself / Rajiv Bhatia   2015 Baby Ajay Singh Rajput   Hey Bro Himself Special appearance in the song "Birju" Gabbar Is Back Professor Aditya "Gabbar" Singh Rajput   Brothers David Fernandes   Singh Is Bling Raftaar Singh   2016 Airlift Ranjit Katyal   Housefull 3 Sanket "Sandy" Sehgal / Sundy   Dishoom Sameer Gazi Cameo Rustom Rustom Pavri   2017 Jolly LLB 2 Advocate Jagdishwar "Jolly" Mishra   Naam Shabana Ajay Singh Rajput Special appearance Toilet: Ek Prem Katha Keshav Sharma   2018 Pad Man Lakshmi Kant Chauhan   Gold Tapan Das   2 Pakshi Rajan Tamil film Simmba DCP Veer "Surya" Sooryavanshi Special appearance in post credit scene 2019 Kesari Havildar Ishar Singh   Blank Himself Special appearance in the song "Ali Ali" Mission Mangal Rakesh Dhawan   Housefull 4 Harry Sinha / Bala Dev Singh[a]   Good Newwz Varun Batra   2020 Laxmii Asif Ahmed   2021 Bell Bottom Anshul Malhotra / Bell Bottom   Sooryavanshi DCP Veer Sooryavanshi "Surya"   Atrangi Re Sajjad Ali Khan   2022 Bachchhan Paandey Bachchan Pandey   Samrat Prithviraj Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan   Raksha Bandhan Lala Kedarnath Agarwal   Cuttputlli SI Arjan Sethi   Ram Setu Aryan Kulshrestha   An Action Hero Himself Cameo 2023 Selfiee Vijay Kumar   OMG 2 Messenger of Lord Shiva   Mission Raniganj Jaswant Singh Gill   Vedat Marathe Veer Daudle Saat (Upcoming) Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Filming; Marathi film 2024 Untitled remake of Soorarai Pottru (Upcoming) Ram Verma Producer Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (Upcoming) TBA Filming Sky Force (Upcoming) Prashant Saxena Filming Shankara (Upcoming) Vijay Singh Filming Singham Again (Upcoming) DCP Veer Sooryavanshi "Surya"
Film Production
Cape of Good Films - Cape of Good Films, formerly known as Hari Om Entertainment Co., is an Indian film production and distribution company founded by actor Akshay Kumar in 2008. It is headquartered in Mumbai, India. (Supporting Pic Required) The name "Hari Om" is derived from Kumar's father. The company collaborated with Telefilm Canada to produce the hockey-themed Indo-Canadian film Speedy Singhs (2011). Cape of Good Films has a track record of producing award-winning films like Rustom (2016) and Pad Man (2018), along with a roster of critically acclaimed and commercially successful titles including Singh is Kinng (2008), Holiday (2014), Baby (2015), Airlift (2016), Toilet: Ek Prem Katha (2017), Chumbak (2018), Mission Mangal (2019), Kesari (2019), Good Newwz (2019), and Sooryavanshi.
List of Movies Produced by Cape of Good Films
Year Film Director Distributed By 2008 Singh is Kinng Anees Bazmee Indian Films Big Pictures 2010 Khatta Meetha Priyadarshan Eros International Tees Maar Khan Farah Khan UTV Motion Pictures Action Replayy Vipul Amrutlal Shah PVR Pictures 2011 Patiala House Nikkhil Advani T-Series Thank You Anees Bazmee UTV Motion Pictures Breakaway Robert Lieberman Viacom 18 Motion Pictures 2012 Joker Shirish Kunder UTV Motion Pictures Khiladi 786 Ashish R Mohan Eros Now 2013 Boss Anthony'D Suza Viacom 18 Motion Pictures 2014 Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty A. R. Murugadoss Reliance Entertainment The Shaukeens Abhishek Sharma AA Films 2015 Baby Neeraj Pandey AA Films 2016 Airlift Raja Krishna Menon T-Series Rustom Tinu Suresh Desai Panorama Studios Zee Studios International 2017 Naam Shabana Shivam Nair Reliance Entertainment Toilet: Ek Prem Katha Shree Narayan Singh Viacom 18 Motion Pictures Reliance Entertainment 2018 Pad Man R. Balki Sony Pictures Releasing 2019 Mission Mangal Jagan Shakti Zee Studios Kesari Anurag Singh Good Newwz Raj Mehta 2020 Laxmii Raghava Lawrence Disney+ Hotstar Durgamati G. Ashok Amazon Prime Video 2021 Sooryavanshi Rohit Shetty Reliance Entertainment PVR Pictures Atrangi Re Aanand L. Rai Disney+ Hotstar 2022 Raksha Bandhan Zee Studios Ram Setu Abhishek Sharma 2023 Selfiee Raj Mehta Star Studios OMG 2 Amit Rai Viacom 18 Motion Pictures Marathi films Year Film Director Distributed By 2013 72 Miles Rajiv Patil Viacom 18 Motion Pictures 2018 Chumbak Sandeep Modi AA Films
Grazing Goat Pictures - Grazing Goat Pictures is an Indian film and TV production company founded in 2011 by Hindi film actor Akshay Kumar and Ashvini Yardi. Their inaugural film, OMG – Oh My God!, secured the National Film Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. However, their subsequent release under the banner, Fugly, received mixed reviews. (Supporting Pic Required) The company has also ventured into regional cinema, producing acclaimed films like 72 Miles (Marathi) and Bhaji in Problem (Punjabi). Both garnered positive feedback from critics. 72 Miles was showcased at the London and Pune International Film Festivals, clinching three awards at the 2014 Maharashtra State Film Awards ceremony. Additionally, Grazing Goat Pictures is behind the Hindi soap opera Jamai Raja, which airs on Zee TV. Notably, Akshay Kumar made appearances in all their productions except 72 Miles. In 2013, they introduced the YouTube channel FOMO Fashion On My Own, recognized as India's pioneering Hindi fashion channel.
Films Title Year OMG – Oh My God! 2012 72 Miles 2013 Bhaji in Problem 2013 Fugly 2014 Singh is Bling 2015 Television Jamai Raj
Television and other work
In 2004, Kumar introduced the seven-part miniseries "Seven Deadly Arts with Akshay Kumar," offering it for free. In the series, he played the roles of both master and learner, providing viewers with insights into various forms of martial arts, including kalaripayattu, Shaolin Kung Fu, karate, taekwondo, aikido, Muay Thai, and capoeira. The show aired every Sunday thereafter. The following year, Kumar received the esteemed Japanese honor of the "Katana" and attained a sixth-degree black belt in Kuyukai Gōjū-ryū karate. (Supporting Pic Required) Since 2008, Kumar has been at the helm of India's stunt/action reality game show, "Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi." He served as the host for Season 1, Season 2, and Season 4. The show garnered widespread acclaim, becoming a significant success in popular culture. It continues to be helmed by Rohit Shetty. (Supporting Pic Required) In 2011, Kumar took on the role of host for India's inaugural MasterChef television show on Star Plus. The show was viewed by an impressive 18.2 million viewers, demonstrating that Indian audiences are receptive to innovative concepts in television entertainment. (Supporting Pic Required) In 2014, he assumed the role of mentor for the reality show "Dare 2 Dance," which aired on Life OK starting from September 6th. The show broke away from conventional dance formats, incorporating a unique element where trained and celebrated dancers were not only assessed for their dance performances, but also had to showcase their ability to execute stunts on the dance floor. (Supporting Pic Required) That same year, Kumar successfully produced the television serial "Jamai Raja" (2014), featuring Ravi Dubey and Nia Sharma. The show catapulted them to stardom, solidifying their positions as leading figures in the Indian television industry. In 2017, Kumar served as a judge on "The Great Indian Laughter Challenge," initially alongside Mallika Dua, Hussain Dalal, and Zakir Khan, later joined by Sajid Khan and Shreyas Talpade. The show played a pivotal role in catapulting several comedians, including Vishwash Chauhan and Shyam Rangeela, to fame. (Supporting Pic Required) Kumar teamed up with Bear Grylls for an episode of "Into The Wild," which aired on the Discovery channel on September 14, 2020. The episode became the second-highest-rated show in the infotainment genre (Discovery Channel) in terms of TRP, with 11 million viewers tuning in for the premiere on Discovery Network channels. (Supporting Pic Required)
Fitness work and stage shows
Kumar is a strong advocate for health, fitness, and regular exercise. He maintains his physical fitness through a combination of activities such as kickboxing, basketball, swimming, and Parkour, in addition to regular workouts. His journey in martial arts began in the eighth grade, when he started practicing Karate. He harbored aspirations of establishing a martial arts school, and the Maharashtra state government allocated land for this purpose in Bhayandar. He provided valuable assistance to Khanna in editing the drafts of her debut book, "Mrs Funnybones." Despite being a teetotaler, he has previously endorsed a liquor brand. Notably, half of the earnings from this endorsement were dedicated to charitable endeavors, a commitment he has increasingly focused on in recent times. In 2013, one of his fans embarked on a 42-day journey from Haryana to Mumbai to meet him. Upon arriving at Kumar's residence, he learned that the actor was in Casablanca. Undeterred, the fan waited outside the building for a week until Kumar finally had the chance to meet him. Kumar has also publicly praised Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore for his anti-corruption stance. The minister emphasized the government's reliance on the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to investigate corrupt officials within the sports department. On August 9, 2014, Kumar marked a significant milestone by performing at his 500th live show, which took place at the O2 Arena in London as part of the inaugural event for the World Kabaddi League. His inaugural live show dates back to 1991 in Delhi. Additionally, Kumar is the owner of the Bengal Warriors, a team in the Indian Kabaddi League. In a daring display of his dedication to stunts, Kumar set himself on fire during the launch event for his upcoming series, "The End," in collaboration with Prime Video, underscoring his identity as a stuntman before an actor.
Awards and Honors
" The Asian Awards Year Category For Result 2011 Outstanding Achievement in Cinema   Won Asian Film Awards[edit]       Year Category For Result 2009 Asian Film Award for Best Actor Singh Is Kinng Nominated National Film Awards Year Category For Result 2017 Best Actor Rustom Won 2019 Best Film on Other Social Issues Pad Man Won Filmfare Awards Year Category For Result 1995 Best Actor Yeh Dillagi Nominated 1998 Best Supporting Actor Dil To Pagal Hai Nominated 2002 Best Villain Ajnabee Won 2005 Best Supporting Actor Khakee Nominated Mujhse Shaadi Karogi Nominated Best Comedian Nominated 2006 Garam Masala Won 2008 Best Actor Namastey London Nominated 2009 Singh Is Kinng Nominated 2013 Best Supporting Actor OMG: Oh My God! Nominated 2015 Best Actor Holiday Nominated 2018 Toilet: Ek Prem Katha Nominated 2019 Pad Man Nominated 2020 Kesari Nominated Filmfare Awards South Year Category For Result 2019 Best Supporting Actor – Tamil 2 Nominated Screen Awards Year Category For Result 2005 Best Supporting Actor Mujhse Shaadi Karogi Nominated 2005 Jodi No. 1 (along with Priyanka Chopra) Aitraaz Nominated 2009 Best Actor (Popular Choice) Singh Is Kinng Won IIFA Awards Year Category For Result 2000 Best Actor Dhadkan Nominated 2002 Best Villain Ajnabee Won 2005 Best Comedian Mujhse Shaadi Karogi Won 2006 Garam Masala Nominated 2008 IIFA Special Award from the host country, Thailand   Won Best Actor Bhool Bhulaiyaa Nominated 2009 IFA Star of the Decade – Male   Nominated 2013 Best Supporting Actor OMG: Oh My God! Nominated 2018 Best Actor Toilet: Ek Prem Katha Nominated Stardust Awards Year Category For Result 2005 Best Actor in a Comic Role Mujhse Shaadi Karogi Nominated 2008 Star of the Year - Male Heyy Babyy & Namastey London Won 2009 Singh Is Kinng Nominated Best Film (Popular) Won 2010 Best Actor – Popular (Male) Blue Won Best Actor (Critics) 8 x 10 Tasveer Won Best Actor in a Comic Role De Dana Dan Nominated 2011 Star of the Year - Male Housefull and Tees Maar Khan Won Best Actor in a Comedy or Romance Won 2012 Desi Boyz Won 2013 Best Actor – Action/Thriller Rowdy Rathore and Khiladi 786 Won BIG Star Entertainment Awards Year Category For Result 2012 Most Entertaining Social Film OMG: Oh My God! Won Complete Entertainer of the Year – Male — Won Most Entertaining Actor in a Thriller Role – Male Rowdy Rathore Won Most Entertaining Actor in an Action Role - Male Won 2013 Boss Nominated Most Entertaining Actor in a Thriller Role – Male Special 26 Nominated BIG Star Most Entertaining Actor (Film) - Male Nominated 2020 Most Challenging Actor Kesari Nominated Apsara Film & Television Producers Guild Awards Year Category For Result 2008 Best Entertainer of the Year 2007 Namastey London, Heyy Babyy, Bhool Bhulaiyaa & Welcome Won 2015 Special Award Completing 25 years in the industry Won Zee Cine Awards Year Film Category Result 2006 Waqt: The Race Against Time Best Actor – Male Nominated 2008 Namastey London Nominated 2011 Housefull Nominated 2012 — International Male Icon Nominated 2014 Once Upon A Time In Mumbai Dobaara Best Actor in a Negative Role – Male Nominated 2016 Baby Best Actor – Male Nominated 2017 Airlift Nominated 2018 The State vs Jolly LL.B 2 Best Actor – Male (Viewers Choice) Won Toilet: Ek Prem Katha Nominated Star Box Office Awards Year Category For Result 2014 Box Office 1000 Crore Club Hero Achievement in Bollywood Won Mr. Box Office Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty Nominated Mr. Money Bags Nominated Indian Television Awards Year Category For Result 2009 Radio Mirchi Presents Best Television Personality   Won 'Hello! Hall Of Fame' Awards[edit]       Year Category For Result 2010 Stylish Couple Of The Year Award (along with Twinkle Khanna)   Won Star's Sabsey Favourite Awards Year Category For Result 2009 Actor of the Year   Won 2010   Won South Indian International Movie Awards Year Category For Result 2019 Best Actor in a Negative Role–Tamil 2 Nominated Civilian award 2009 – Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian award from the Government of India. Honorary Doctorate 2008 – 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. Other awards 2002 – Sansui Viewers' Choice Movie Awards: Best Actor in a Villainous role for Ajnabee 2003 – Bollywood Fashion Awards: Celebrity Style (Male) 2006 – Bollywood People's Choice Awards: Best Comic Performance for Garam Masala 2006 – Best Action Actor at AXN Action Awards 2010 – Best Action Actor in a Negative Role at AXN Action Awards for Blue 2008 – Asia's Sexiest Man Alive 2015 – Filmfare Glamour & Style Awards: Most Glamorous Star (Male). 2015 – GQ Awards: Ultimate Man of the Year Award. 2018 – GQ India Style Awards: GQ Legend award. 2018 – Lions Gold Award Best Actor Popular (For selfless contribution towards the nation through social message in films) 2018 - Indian Film Festival of Melbourne Best Actor Award for Pad man. 2019 – HT India's Most Stylish - Hottest Trendsetter (Male). 2004 – Rajiv Gandhi Award for his Outstanding achievements in Bollywood. 2009 – IIFA-FICCI Frames, "Most Powerful Entertainer of the Decade Award" for his contribution to Indian cinema. Honors and recognitions 2008 – Named "Sexiest Man Alive" by People (India) magazine. 2009 – He was awarded the highest Japanese honour of "Katana" and a sixth degree Black Belt in Kuyukai Gojuryu Karate. 2009 – He was one of the 15 international celebrities invited for the Olympics torch-bearer rally to Canada. 2012 – He inaugurated the 43rd International Film festival of India in Goa. 2013 – Named "Reader's Choice Style Icon" (Ref Link)" Honorary Doctorate 2008 – 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. Other awards 2002 – Sansui Viewers' Choice Movie Awards: Best Actor in a Villainous role for Ajnabee 2003 – Bollywood Fashion Awards: Celebrity Style (Male) 2006 – Bollywood People's Choice Awards: Best Comic Performance for Garam Masala 2006 – Best Action Actor at AXN Action Awards 2010 – Best Action Actor in a Negative Role at AXN Action Awards for Blue 2008 – Asia's Sexiest Man Alive 2015 – Filmfare Glamour & Style Awards: Most Glamorous Star (Male). 2015 – GQ Awards: Ultimate Man of the Year Award. 2018 – GQ India Style Awards: GQ Legend award. 2018 – Lions Gold Award Best Actor Popular (For selfless contribution towards the nation through social message in films) 2018 - Indian Film Festival of Melbourne Best Actor Award for Pad man. 2019 – HT India's Most Stylish - Hottest Trendsetter (Male). 2004 – Rajiv Gandhi Award for his Outstanding achievements in Bollywood. 2009 – IIFA-FICCI Frames, "Most Powerful Entertainer of the Decade Award" for his contribution to Indian cinema. Honors and recognitions 2008 – Named "Sexiest Man Alive" by People (India) magazine. 2009 – He was awarded the highest Japanese honour of "Katana" and a sixth degree Black Belt in Kuyukai Gojuryu Karate. 2009 – He was one of the 15 international celebrities invited for the Olympics torch-bearer rally to Canada. 2012 – He inaugurated the 43rd International Film festival of India in Goa. 2013 – Named "Reader's Choice Style Icon" (Ref Link)
Relationships & More
Marital Status	Married
Affairs/Girlfriends	"Shilpa Shetty - The romantic involvement between Akshay and Shilpa garnered continuous media attention. However, after being in a relationship for nearly a year, the actress ended things with Akshay. It was reported that the reason behind their separation was Akshay's alleged involvement with Shilpa's close friend, Twinkle Khanna. (Supporting Pic Required) Rekha - This affair came as a surprise to everyone. During the filming of ""Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi"" in 1996, rumors began circulating about Akshay and Rekha becoming increasingly close. It was speculated that Rekha had strong feelings for the dashing actor. However, news of their alleged relationship didn't sit well with Raveena Tandon, who was in a relationship with Akshay at the time. (Supporting Pic Required) Raveena Tondon - Akshay and Raveena were one of the most talked-about couples of the 90's. Their love story didn't start with love at first sight. They first became friends while shooting for ""Mohra"" in 1994 and then started dating in 1995. They were a deeply in love couple, and after being together for almost 3 years, everyone was eagerly anticipating their marriage announcement. (Supporting Pic Required) Pooja Batra - Akshay and Pooja were in a relationship even before entering the film industry. As Pooja was a well-known model and actress in her early days, she played a role in helping Akshay establish himself in the film industry. However, after a few years of being together, they eventually went their separate ways to focus on their careers in Bollywood. (Supporting Pic Required) Ayesha Jhulka - Akshay and Ayesha shot to stardom overnight with the success of their film Khiladi. Their on-screen chemistry began to show signs of blooming off-screen as well, sparking rumors that they were the new power couple in town. However, after a while, both stars chose to go their separate paths. (Supporting Pic Required) Priyanka Chopra - After Akshay married Twinkle Khanna, many assumed that the actor would no longer be in the headlines for an extramarital relationship. However, old habits die hard. After a few years of marriage, rumors began circulating about Akshay's relationship with Priyanka, especially since they worked together in four films. Their on-screen chemistry seemed to spill over into their off-screen interactions. Although neither of the stars commented on their alleged relationship and everything appeared fine in his marriage, it seems that Akshay was no longer permitted to work with Priyanka, courtesy of his wife, Twinkle. (Supporting Pic Required) Katrina Kaif - There were also rumors that the foreign-born Katrina was romantically involved with the Khiladi, Akshay Kumar. This purportedly occurred after they collaborated on various films such as ""Humko Deewana Kar Gaye,"" ""Namastey London,"" ""Welcome,"" and ""Singh Is Kinng."" (Supporting Pic Required) (Ref link) Twinkle Khanna - Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna, one of Bollywood's most adored celebrity couples, share a delightful love story that commenced in the late 1990s. Their first encounter took place during a film shoot, leading to the development of a friendship that later evolved into a romantic relationship. (Supporting Pic Required)"
Personal Life
Marriage Date(s)	17 January 2001
Wife/Spouse	Twinkle Khanna - On 17 January 2001, Kumar married Twinkle Khanna, the daughter of actors Rajesh Khanna and Dimple Kapadia. (Supporting Pic Required)
Children	Son – Aarav Kumar was born on 15 September 2002 to Akshay and Twinkle. (Supporting Pic Required) Daughter – Nitara is the younger daughter of Akshay and Twinkle. (Supporting Pic Required)
Favorites and Hobbies
Food	Akshay Kumar has a diverse palate when it comes to food, enjoying a range of cuisines including Thai Green Chicken Curry, Home Made Punjabi Food, and Chinese.
Fruit	His favourite fruit is the luscious mango.
Dessert	Akshay has a sweet tooth for Indian Sweets as desserts.
Actor(s)	In the world of cinema, he holds Amitabh Bachchan and Jackie Chan in high regard as actors.
Actresses	While he admires actresses Sridevi and Kareena Kapoor for their talent and charm.
Colour	The color that resonates with him the most is black.
Destination	When it comes to a dream destination, Akshay finds the allure of Mauritius irresistible.
Perfume	As for fragrance, he prefers the refreshing scent of Cool Waters.
Style Quotient, Assets & Properties
Cars Collection	Akshay Kumar's car collection is a diverse blend of luxury and utility vehicles. His lineup features a range of models including: - Jeep Compass - Mercedes GL350, - GLS, and V-Class - Porsche Cayenne, - Land Rover Range - Rover Vogue - Rolls Royce Phantom VII - Honda CR-V. (Ref link) (Ref link)
Bike Collection	Akshay Kumar's motorcycle collection includes: - Honda XRV 750 - Custom Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 By Vardenchi - Yamaha VMax - Harley Davidson V-Rod (Ref Link)
Assets/Properties	Duplex Sea-Facing Home – 80 Crores Akshay Kumar owns a duplex residence with a stunning sea view in Mumbai. Apartment in Mumbai In January 2022, he invested in a spacious apartment worth Rs. 7.8 crore in the Khar West area of Mumbai. This 1,878 sq ft flat is situated on the 19th floor of a high-rise building. Luxurious Vacation Home in Goa Akshay’s lavish holiday home worth 5 crores is a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. It demonstrates his penchant for lavish vacations. Beach House in Mauritius Akshay Kumar has a beautiful house in Mauritius. This house is by the sea. Flat in Andheri He formerly owned a flat in the Transcon Triumph-Tower 1, A-2104 in Andheri West, Mumbai. In August 2022, he sold it to Daboo Malik and his wife Jyoti Malik. Daboo Malik is the father of the renowned musicians Armaan Malik and Amaal Malik. It is reported that Akshay acquired the property in November 2017 for Rs 4.12 crore.
Salary, Net Worth & Monthly Income
Fees Per Film	135 – 150 crores
Net worth	2,500 crore
Monthly Income	50cr per month.
Yearly Income	486 crore

Unveiling the lesser-known facets of Akshay Kumar’s life

Akshay Kumar’s Early Life

Akshay Kumar was born in Old Delhi, India, to Hari Om Bhatia (later Brijmohan Bhatia) and Aruna Bhatia, belonging to a Punjabi Hindu family. His father served as an army officer, fostering Kumar’s early interest in sports. Raised in Delhi’s Chandni Chowk, he later relocated to Bombay (now Mumbai) after his father transitioned from the Army to a position with UNICEF. The family settled in Koliwada, a predominantly Punjabi area in Central Bombay.

Kumar attended Don Bosco High School, Matunga, where he also began learning Karate. While pursuing higher education at Guru Nanak Khalsa College, he decided to discontinue his studies due to a lack of interest. Expressing his keenness to further his martial arts training, he convinced his father to send him to Thailand. There, Kumar spent five years mastering Thai Boxing. He also has a sister named Alka Bhatia.

As a teenager, Kumar disclosed his aspiration to become an actor when his father inquired about his career goals. Prior to venturing into acting, Kumar had already achieved a black belt in Taekwondo in India. He honed his martial arts skills in Bangkok, Thailand, specializing in Muay Thai, and supported himself by working as a chef and waiter. Following his stint in Thailand, Kumar took on various roles in Calcutta, Dhaka, and Delhi, gaining experience in different fields.

Upon returning to Bombay, Kumar embarked on a career teaching martial arts. It was a recommendation from the father of one of his students, a model coordinator, that propelled him into the world of modeling. This eventually led to a successful modeling assignment for a furniture showroom. Kumar’s earnings from just two days of shooting surpassed his entire month’s salary, prompting him to pursue a career in modeling. He dedicated 18 months as an assistant to photographer Jayesh Sheth, working without pay to develop his initial portfolio. Additionally, Kumar worked as a background dancer in various films.

Kumar’s initial foray into the film industry occurred with a bit role as a Karate instructor in the movie “Aaj,” using his birth name, ‘Rajiv Hari Om Bhatia.’ Subsequently, he adopted the stage name Akshay Kumar, drawing inspiration from Kumar Gaurav’s character, Akshay, in a film. One pivotal day, after missing a flight for an ad-shoot in Bangalore, Kumar decided to visit a film studio with his portfolio. This impromptu visit led to his casting in a lead role for the movie “Deedar,” under the production of Pramod Chakravarthy.

Unknown facts about Akshay Kumar

• Akshay Kumar was born in Amritsar to a Punjabi family, raised in Old Delhi, and later moved to Koliwada in Mumbai.
• He showed interest in acting and martial arts from a young age, starting his training in class 8.
• His father had a connection with Dara Singh.
• Akshay Kumar trained in Muay Thai in Bangkok and holds a Black Belt in Taekwondo.
• He worked as a waiter in Bangkok’s Metro Guest House, initially earning ₹1,500 and also worked as a peon for a travel organization in Kolkata before teaching martial arts.
• Akshay entered modeling on a recommendation from a student who was a photographer, leading to a successful career shift.
• He changed his name from Rajeev Om Bhatia to Akshay Kumar after being inspired by a movie where the lead actor shared the name Akshay.
• Akshay had his portfolio shot at his current residence, Juhu Bungalow, upon arriving in Mumbai.
• He made a 17-second debut appearance as a Karate Instructor in the film “Aaj” (1987).
• Kumar missed a flight to Bangalore for a modeling project, resulting in a chance encounter with Pramod Chakravorty at Natraj Studio and landing a role in the film “Deedar.”
• He auditioned for Rajesh Khanna’s film “Jai Shiv Shankar” in the early 90s, but couldn’t meet him, let alone audition.
• Akshay Kumar was initially the first choice for “Phool Aur Kaante,” but passed the role to Ajay Devgn due to salary demands.
• “Deedar” was his first signed film by Akshay Kumar, while “Saugandh” was his first release.
• He suffered back pain and hospitalization after lifting Brian Lee (weighing 350 pounds) during the shoot of “Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi.”
• Akshay Kumar earned praise for his comedic role in “Hera Pheri,” marking a turning point in his career.
• He criticized the sequel “Phir Hera Pheri” as nonsense despite its success.
• Akshay Kumar faced allegations of reducing his co-stars’ roles, including John Abraham and Govinda in “Garam Masala” and “Bhagam Bhag,” respectively.
• He sang the Punjabi devotional song “Nirgun Raakh Liya,” donating the proceeds to Mumbai train bombing victims.
• Akshay rode a bike worth 1 million rupees in the film “OMG: Oh My God.”
• Received critical acclaim for his role in “Gabbar Is Back,” though his daughter wasn’t a fan of his long beard for the character.
• He values sentimental “firsts” in his life, retaining his first car, motorcycle, and house.
• Akshay maintains fitness through activities like basketball, swimming, kickboxing, and regular workouts.
• Reportedly Akshay struggles with dialogue delivery, with crew members using various tactics to assist him, such as holding cue cards or placing them on the heroine’s costume.
• He is superstitious about writing on a page without first drawing an ‘Om.’
• Kumar portrayed a police officer in 15 films.
• Akshay Kumar Shares his birthday with his ex-girlfriend Shilpa Shetty’s husband, Raj Kundra.
• He learned Arabic for his role as a Kuwait-based businessman in the film “Airlift.”

Akshay Kumar: A Philanthropist

Akshay Kumar is widely recognized for his extensive philanthropic efforts and contributions to various causes. He consistently engages in charitable activities off-screen, demonstrating his commitment to making a positive impact.

Here are some notable instances of Akshay Kumar’s philanthropic work:

• Donated all the clothing from the film “Entertainment” (2014) to the Youth Organisation in Defence of Animals (YODA), an organization dedicated to the welfare of street animals.
• Contributed ₹5 million to Akshay Kumar’s Being Human Foundation.
• Donated ₹9 million to support drought-hit farmers in Maharashtra in 2015.
• Assisted a contestant on the TV reality show “Khatron Ke Khiladi” with ₹25 lakh for his father’s cancer treatment.
• Donated ₹5 million to aid drought-affected individuals through the Maharashtra government’s Jalyukt Shivar Abhiyan.
• Established a 30-bed cancer shelter for policemen in Naigaon in March 2013.
• Launched an insurance scheme for registered stunt directors in 2017, providing compensation to the family of deceased stunt director Abdul Sattar Munna.
• Donated ₹1.08 crore to the families of 12 martyred jawans of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in March 2017.
• Provided financial assistance of ₹80 lakh to the families of army personnel in August 2016.
• Donated ₹1.5 crore to support the construction of a shelter for transgender persons in Chennai.
• Endorses the Swachh Bharat Mission, actively promoting the importance of individual toilets at home.
• Named Uttarakhand’s brand ambassador for ‘Swachhta Abhiyaan’.
• Launched the Bharat Ke Veer app in 2017, enabling direct financial support to the families of soldiers martyred in the line of duty.
• Donated Rs. 15 lakh to a martyred jawan’s family in the aftermath of the Pulwama terror attack.
• Pledged to donate Rs. 5 crore through the ‘Bharat Ke Veer’ app to support families affected by the attack.
• Contributed Rs. 1 crore each to Kerala, Assam, and Chennai during the devastating floods in mid-2020.
• Donated Rs. 25 crores to the PM CARES Fund at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020.
• Gave an additional Rs. 1 crore to Gautam Gambhir’s charity for pandemic relief efforts.
• Donated 1 crore for the construction of a school building in Neeru Village, Bandipora district, Jammu and Kashmir, in 2021.

Akshay Kumar’s philanthropic endeavors exemplify his dedication to making a positive difference in the lives of those in need and reflect his deep sense of social responsibility.

Akshay Kumar’s Greatest Accomplishments

• In 2009, Madame Tussauds expressed interest in creating a wax figure of Akshay Kumar due to his global fan base. However, he declined, stating that he didn’t consider it to be of significant importance.
• Starting from 2015, Akshay Kumar consistently ranked among Forbes’ top 10 highest-paid actors worldwide. In 2019, he was the fourth highest-paid actor globally, following Dwayne Johnson, Chris Hemsworth, and Robert Downey Jr. He also made it to Forbes US list of the world’s 33rd highest earners with $65 million.

• By 2013, Akshay Kumar became the first Indian film actor whose films’ domestic net lifetime collections exceeded ₹20 billion (US$341.31 million), and by 2016, it crossed ₹30 billion (US$446.46 million).
• In 2008, Akshay Kumar was honored with the title of “Sexiest Man Alive” by People Magazine. He received the NDTV Imagine Best Entertainer of the Year award in 2007, presented by the Apsara Film & Television Producers Guild Awards (FTPGI). He was also bestowed with the highest Japanese honor of “Katana” and a sixth-degree Black Belt in Kuyukai Gojuryu Karate in 2009.
• Akshay Kumar was among the 15 international celebrities invited to participate in the Olympics torch-bearer rally held in Canada in 2009. In 2015, he was recognized as the Ultimate Man of the Year at the prestigious GQ Awards, and in 2019, he won the HT Hottest Trendsetter (Male) award at the HT India’s Most Stylish.
• Akshay Kumar holds significant brand value and enjoys a strong reputation in the advertising industry. In 2020, he topped the list with a brand value of $118 million, marking a 13% increase from previous years. According to Duff and Phelps, in 2021, Kumar was the third most valued celebrity with a worth of $139 million.
• Kumar has endorsed a range of brands including Thums Up, Honda, Tata Motors, Dollar, Harpic, Sparx, Livguard Battery, and Kajarai Tiles. He also served as the brand ambassador for Canada Tourism.
• Kumar holds the Guinness World Records for taking the most selfies (184) in three minutes at a promotional event for his film “Selfiee” in Mumbai. He described this achievement as a way of paying tribute to his fans.
• In March 2023, Akshay Kumar headlined “The Entertainers” tour in the United States, featuring Disha Patani, Mouni Roy, Nora Fatehi, Sonam Bajwa, Aparshakti Khurana, Stebin Ben, and Zahrah S Khan.

Akshay Kumar’s Controversies

1. Pan Masala Brand Endorsement: Akshay Kumar recently faced criticism for appearing in an advertisement for a pan masala brand alongside Ajay Devgn and Shah Rukh Khan. Due to the backlash, he decided to terminate the deal and publicly apologized, affirming that he will never endorse tobacco. This is not the first time Kumar has found himself in a controversial situation.

1. Ramp Walk Request to Twinkle Khanna: During a fashion show, Akshay Kumar walked the ramp for a denim brand and then approached his wife, Twinkle Khanna, asking her to unhook and unzip his pants. This action was deemed inappropriate, leading to a significant controversy. Twinkle Khanna also faced legal action in connection with the incident.
2. Akshay Kumar and Kapil Sharma Feud: Reports emerged of Akshay Kumar declining an appearance on Kapil Sharma’s show. Allegedly, a clip from a previous episode mentioning Akshay’s interview with a ‘famous personality’ was leaked against his wishes. This reportedly upset Kumar. However, Kapil Sharma later assured fans that the issue had been resolved between them.
3. Dual Citizenship Controversy: Akshay Kumar’s dual citizenship has been a subject of debate. The actor holds a Canadian passport, which has sparked questions from fans about his patriotism. Kumar addressed this in a tweet, expressing his confusion over the undue interest and negativity surrounding his citizenship and confirming his Canadian status.
4. Malika Dua Comment on The Great Indian Laughter Challenge: Akshay Kumar’s remark directed at Mallika Dua on The Great Indian Laughter Challenge sparked controversy. His statement, “Aap bell bajao, mein aapko bajata hoon,” received backlash from many viewers. Mallika Dua’s father, Vinod Dua, publicly criticized Kumar for his choice of words and sense of humor.
5. Akshay Kumar-Shilpa Shetty Affair: Akshay Kumar’s love life has been a topic of much discussion, with one of the most notable controversies being his alleged affair with Shilpa Shetty. It was reported that he was simultaneously involved with Twinkle Khanna, which left Shilpa Shetty deeply hurt. Additionally, Kumar was rumored to have had a tumultuous affair with Raveena Tandon.

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Akshay Kumar: The Triumph of Talent and Integrity

Akshay Kumar’s journey from a young boy with dreams to becoming a Bollywood icon is a testament to his unwavering dedication, boundless talent, and unyielding work ethic. Through his versatile acting prowess, he has effortlessly transitioned from action hero to comedy king, captivating audiences across generations. Beyond the silver screen, Kumar’s philanthropic endeavors and commitment to various causes showcase his compassionate nature. His ability to strike a balance between entertainment and social responsibility sets him apart as a truly remarkable figure. In the realm of Indian cinema, Akshay Kumar’s name resonates with success, but more importantly, with a genuine and enduring connection to his audience.

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