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Akshay Kumar Biography
Date of Birth

9 September 1967, Amritsar, Punjab, India

Birth Name

Rajiv Hari Om-Bhatia

Nickname

Akki

Mac

Height

6' 1" (1.85 m)

Mini Biography

This handsome man out of nowhere suddenly entered Bollywood's film industry. He studied martial arts in Hong Kong. It was a student that suggested that he try modelling. Because of his success as model, he was offered films. Along with his good looks and excellent martial art skills, he was always the first choice to do adventurous movies. He did his own death defying stunts. His breakthrough performance was in Saugandh (1991). He was well known for his Khiladi series, an Indian version of James Bond, such as _Mr.Bond (1992)_, Khiladi (1992), Main Khiladi Tu Anari (1994), Mr. & Mrs. Khiladi (1997) and Khiladi 420 (2000). He dated strings of his co-stars including Raveena Tandon, Shilpa Shetty,Pooja Batra and Rekha. But his recent marriage to Twinkle Khanna, his two time love lady changed his playboy attitudes.

IMDb Mini Biography By: Alindalia

Akshay Kumar was born in Amritsar, Punjab to a Punjabi family. His father was a government employee. From a very young age, he was recognised as a performer, particularly as a dancer. Kumar was raised in Delhi's Chandni Chowk neighbourhood before moving to Mumbai. In Mumbai, he lived in Koliwada, which was another Punjabi dominated area. He studied at Don Bosco School and then Khalsa College, where he participated in sports with Janpal Singh.

He studied martial arts in Bangkok and worked as a chef. He then came back to Mumbai, where he started teaching martial arts. One of his students happened to be a photographer and recommended him to do modelling. The student gave him a modelling assignment for a small company. For his two hours posing in front of the camera, he got Rs. 5,000, compared to his previous salary of Rs. 4,000 in one month. That was one of the main reasons why he chose to be a model. After a couple of months of modelling, Kumar was finally offered a lead role by producer Pramod Chakravarthy for the movie Deedar.

Personal life

He earlier dated Shilpa Shetty and Raveena Tandon. After being engaged twice to actress Twinkle Khanna, the daughter of veteran actors Rajesh Khanna and Dimple Kapadia, he finally married her on 14 January 2001. Their son named Aarav was born on 15 September 2002.

In 2007, a leading Mumbai tabloid newspaper printed a story saying that Kumar and his wife had fallen out and Kumar had moved out of his home, staying at a hotel instead. On 26 July 2007 the couple sent a legal notice to the tabloid, declaring that the rumour was false. Kumar said: “ The article is a clear representation of careless and irresponsible journalism. The freedom of press comes with responsibilities, which seems to have been put aside to give way to shock value journalism.”

An FIR was registered by the Vakola Police on April 2009 against Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna under Section 294 of the Indian Penal Code for an act during the Lakme Fashion Week in which Khanna unbuttoned the jeans of Kumar.

Akshay Kumar with his clean cut good looks and a history in martial arts has smoothly made a transition from action hero to a romantic hero and then into comedy, keeping movie buffs glued to their seats as they wait for what this Khiladi has to offer next.

Rajiv Hari Om Bhatia

Akshay Kumar was born as Rajiv Hari Om Bhatia on the 9 September 1967 in Amritsar to a middle class Punjabi household. His father was a government worker. He grew up in Delhi and later in Mumbaiâ??s Koliwada area. He did his schooling at the Don Bosco School and his college years were spent in Khalsa College, where he showed an inclination for sports.

He studied martial arts in Bangkok while working as a chef. He came back to Delhi to teach martial arts when one of his students suggested he try his hand at modeling, which led to an offer to act in Deedar as the lead actor.

Akshay was linked with several of his co-stars like Raveena Tandon, Shilpa Shetty, Pooja Batra and even Rekha. He is currently married to actress turned entrepreneur Twinkle Khanna and they have a son Araav.

Akshay: Unbuttoned

Akshay Kumar was accused of obscene conduct when he asked his wife to unbutton his Levis while walking the ramp in 2009.

Andâ?¦..Action!

Akshay Kumar didnâ??t grab any headlines with his debut Saugandh in 1991. Deedar, Dancer, and Khiladi were released in 1992, with Khiladi being one of the biggest hits of the year. In 1993, he came out with atleast six movies all of which fell flat. But he more than made up for it in 1994 with hits like Mohra with Raveena Tandon, Yeh Dillagi with Kajol and Saif Ali Khan, and Mein Khiladi Tu Anari with Saif Ali Khan and Shilpa Shetty. He received a nomination for the Filmfare Best Actor award for his romantic role in Yeh Dillagi.

Akshay Kumar who started of his career in 1990’s has more than 100 films to his credit. Akshay Kumar is better known as the Khiladi Kumar in Bollywood. Akshay Kumar was born in Amritsar to a Punjabi family. He was raised in Delhi’s Chandini Chowk before moving to Mumbai. He has obtained Black Belt in Taekwondo.

He started modeling in his early age and then later he was offered a role by producer Pramod Chakravarthy for the movie Deedar. He made his Bollywood debut in 1991 with the film Saugandh which crashed at the box office. Later he gave series of hits which include Main Khiladi Tu Annari, Mohra and Dillagi. With these films he was named as the action hero of Bollywood.

In 200 Akshay shed is action hero image and tried his luck in comedy films. Fortunately it worked for him and he gave hits like Hera Pheri, Aawara, Pagal, Deewana, Garam Masala, Bhagam Bhag and many more.

2006 was considered as the most successful year for Akshay Kumar. He delivered back to back hit films like Namastey London (2006), Heyy Baby (2006) and Welcome (2007).

Unfortunately after 2007, his career went for a toss. All his big budget films like Chandni Chowk To China, Blue, De Dana Dan didn’t work at the box office. His recently released film Tees Maar Khan proved to be a disaster.

After making all the fame in Bollywood he went on to host Khatron Ke Khiladi in Colors. His presence in the show indeed raised the TRP’s of the channel.

Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna also owns a production company called Hari Om Entertainment Co. He is presently filming for Housefull 2 in London.

Personal Life:

Akshay Kumar has dated Shilpa Shatty and Raveena Tandon. Later he got married to Twinkle Khanna on14 January, 2011. She is the daughter of Rajesh Khanna and Dimple Kapadia. Their son named Aarav was born in September 2002.

Controversy:

Akshay Kumar was in controversy when his wife Twinkle unbuttoned the top button of his jeans in Lakme Fashion Week. Apparently, Kumar, who walked the ramp to promote Levi’s ‘unbuttoned’ line of jeans, had walked up to his wife Twinkle and had top button of his jeans opened by her. Social worker Anil Nair has filed the complaint, in which he claimed to have been ‘offended’ by Kumar’s act.

Indian James Bond Akshay kumar

He came to limelight from his Khiladi series which is an Indian version of James Bond films , such as Mr.Bond (1992), Khiladi (1992), Main Khiladi Tu Anari (1994), Mr. & Mrs. Khiladi (1997) and Khiladi 420 (2000). These films only provided him a solid foundation in bollywood. In his words ” I will never forget “Khiladi” because it was my first hit. I remember one incident that took place after the film was released. A beggar came up to my car at the traffic signal, tapped on the window and ask for ten rupees. “Why ten rupees?” I ask him. He said: Sir, aapki picture dekhni hai” ( means: Sir, I want to watch your movie). I liked his style of begging! So I gave him fifteen rupees and told him to eat “samosas” in the interval too. ”

Akshay kumar’s initial problems

He tried many things to survive. He used to sell UNICEF cards, which his father used to get them for him, he would earn fifty paise per card. He was even a dancer for the Toko Fogo Nights which were held at Shanmukhananda Hall he was paid poorly. One fine dayhe was offered a modelling assignment from there his bright career started then changed his name from Rajiv Bhatia to Akshay Kumar .

Hot facts in Biography

# He was trained in the martial art form called Wushu with co-star Deepika Padukone for his film “Made In China.”Among the actors only Jackie Chan and Jet Lee practiced “Wushu” so far.

# The hot actor was linked with most of his co-stars including Pooja Batra, Ayesha Jhulka, Raveena Tandon, Mahima Choudhary, and Shilpa Shetty. Most of the times he was victim of criticism.

# Akshay Kumar won Best Villain award for ‘Ajnabee (2001)’ as it was the first award in his career since his debut in 1991.

# He worked as a chef in a Bangkok restaurant before entering the films.

# Akshay Kumar is one among the highest income tax payers in Bollywood. [2007]

# Akshay Kumar saved Ayesha Takia from a fatal car accident by taking control of the car before it could get into a deep pit.

# He is trained in judo, taekwando,Wushu and karate.

# His first Bollywood film Saugandh in 1991 was a flop.

# He married actress Twinkle Khanna, the daughter of actor Rajesh Khanna and actress Dimple Kapadia, on January 14, 2001.

# The couple have a son named Araav was born in September 15, 2002.

# The actor sent a legal notice to the tabloid, when a leading Mumbai tabloid newspaper falsely reported that Kumar and his wife had fallen out and Kumar had left home, staying at a hotel. [26 July 2007]

# In 2007 was reported that Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan had a frictionon the sets of Yash Raj’s film TASHAN. But the rumour turned to be false.

Akshay kumar quotes

# “There are people in the industry who’ve ten affairs, but no one is talking about them. I’ve had two or three affairs and people just want to pounce on me.”

# “I really believe anyone who can stay in India can stay in any part of the world. Anyone who can drive in India can drive anywhere in the world.. this may sound like a contradiction but because we break more traffic rules, we are more attentive drivers.”

# “I have wised up. The more I speak, the more I get embroiled in controversies. I’ve been linked with every heroine. And even though I’m married now, the rumours just don’t stop.”

# “I was never much interested in studies. I was basically more interested in sports. I was very good in sports especially in volleyball & cricket. Those activities in sports kept me fit and that has still come in use today whether in my career or my personal use.”

# “I started doing martial arts when I was in 8th standard. From there I started and I am still doing it today.”

# “I have always been very attached to my mother. Even today, whenever she is out of town, I fall ill. When I go for outdoor schedules, I fall ill.”

# “In my childhood my parents had got my ‘kundali’ made many times, but no astrologer had ever predicted that I would become a star.”

# ” I train myself every morning for 1 ½ hrs. It is enough for me to keep myself fit. I exercise but I don’t do any bodybuilding or weight lifting. I do not say weights are bad but I don’t do the same.”

Career - 1990s

Kumar made his Bollywood acting debut with the 1991 film Saugandh, which was unnoticed. His first major success was the 1992 thriller film Khiladi. 1993 saw a drop as many of his films failed to do well. However, 1994 proved to be a good year for Kumar as he followed up his success with Khiladi with the action films Main Khiladi Tu Anari and Mohra which were among the highest grossing films of the year. Later that year, Yash Chopra signed him for the romantic film Yeh Dillagi which was also a success. He received appreciation for his performance in this film, where he played a romantic role which was different compared to his action roles. He would consequently receive his first nominations for Best Actor award at the Filmfare and Star Screen ceremonies. During the same year, Kumar also had success with films like Suhaag and the low budget action film Elaan. All these achievements, promoted Kumar as one of the most successful actors of that year.

In 1995, along with his share of unsuccessful movies, he starred in the third film in his Khiladi series Sabse Bada Khiladi, which was a hit. He proved to have success with the Khiladi series, as in the next year he starred in the fourth successful film with Khiladi in the title, Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi opposite Rekha and Raveena Tandon. The film became one of the highest grossing films of the year.

In 1997, Kumar was seen in a supporting role in Yash Chopra's hit film Dil To Pagal Hai, for which he received a Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award nomination. In the same year, he attempted a comedy role with the fifth film in the Khiladi series, Mr and Mrs Khiladi. Unlike his previous films with Khiladi in the title, the film failed commercially. In the same way as this film, his next Khiladi releases in the following years went on to fail at the box office. In 1999, Kumar received critical acclaim for his roles in the films Sangharsh and Jaanwar. Whilst the former did not make a profit at the box office, the latter turned out to be a success.

2000s

In 2000 he starred in the comedy Hera Pheri (2000) which was both a critical and commercial success, and showcased his ability at doing comedy just as he did action and romantic roles. He also starred in the romantic film Dhadkan later that same year which also earned reasonable takings at the box office. In 2001, Kumar played a negative role in the film Ajnabee. The film won him much acclaim as well as his first Filmfare Award for Best Villain. Kumar also had critical appreciation for his role as a blind man in Aankhen which was a box office success of that year.

Akshay kumar best movie list

Khiladi ( Akshay Kumar , Ayesha Jhulka , Deepak Tijori , Sabeeha )

Mr. Bond ( Akshay Kumar , Saathi Ganguly , Sheeba , Dolly Minhas )

Yeh Dillagi( Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan , Kajol , Saeed Jaffrey )

Mohra ( Akshay Kumar , Raveena Tandon , Sunil Shetty , Naseeruddin Shah )

Main Khiladi Tu Anari ( Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan , Shilpa Shetty , Shakti Kapoor )

Sabse Bada Khiladi ( Akshay Kumar , Mohnish Bahl , Mamta Kulkarni )

Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi ( Akshay Kumar , Raveena Tandon , Rekha )

Mr. & Mrs. Khiladi ( Juhi Chawla , Akshay Kumar, Kader Khan )

Janwaar ( Karishma kapoor , Akshay Kumar , Shilpa Shetty , Shakti Kapoor )

Dhadkan ( Akshay Kumar , Mahima Choudhary , Sunil Shetty , Shilpa Shetty )

Ajnabee ( Akshay Kumar , Kareena Kapoor , Bobby Deol , Bipasha Basu )

Phir Hera Pheri( Akshay Kumar , Sunil Shetty , Paresh Rawal , Bipasha Basu )

Namastey London( Akshay Kumar , Rishi Kapoor , Katrina Kaif , Upent Patel )

Heyy Babyy [ Akshay Kumar , Fardeen Khan , Vidya Balan , Riteish Deshmukh , Boman Irani ]

Bhool Bhulaiyaa [Akshay Kumar, Shiney Ahuja, Ameesha Patel]

Welcome [Akshay Kumar, Katrina Kaif, Nana Patekar]

Singh Is Kinng [Akshay Kumar, Katrina Kaif, Ranvir Shorey]

Blue [Akshay Kumar, Sanjay Dutt, Lara Dutta]

De Dana Dan [Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Paresh Rawal, Katrina Kaif]

Box Office Collection:

Housefull: Rs 64 crore (3 days)

Filmography:

As An Actor

Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai 2 (August 17, 2012) (Announced) Housefull 2 (June 1, 2012) (Under Production) Rowdy Rathore (2012) (Under Production)Desi Boyz (November 18, 2011) (Under Production)Breakaway (September 23, 2011) (Under Production) ...... As Himself Chalo Dilli (April 29, 2011) (Released) ...... Vikram Singh Rana (Cameo)Thank You (April 8, 2011) (Released) ...... Kishan Patiala House (February 11, 2011) (Released) ...... Parghat Singh Kahlon Aka Gattu Joker (2011) (To Go On Floor)Hera Pheri 4 (2011) (Stuck/On Hold) Hello India (2011) (Completed) Tees Maar Khan (December 24, 2010) (Released) ...... Tabrez Mirza Khan Action Replayy (November 5, 2010) (Released) ...... Kishen Khatta Meetha (July 23, 2010) (Released) ...... Sachin Tichkule Housefull (April 30, 2010) (Released) ...... Aarush Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai (April 9, 2010) (Released) ...... As Himself De Dana Dan (November 27, 2009) (Released) ...... Nitin Bankar Blue (October 16, 2009) (Released) ...... Aarav Kambakkht Ishq (July 3, 2009) (Released) ...... Viraj Shergill 8x10 Tasveer (April 3, 2009) (Released) ...... Jai Puri / Jeet Puri Chandni Chowk To China (January 16, 2009) (Released) ...... Siddhu Sharma Jumbo (December 25, 2008) (Released) ...... Voice Over Of Jumbo Singh Is Kinng (August 8, 2008) (Released) ...... Happy Singh Tashan (April 25, 2008) (Released) ...... Bachchan Pandey Welcome (December 21, 2007) (Released) ...... Rajiv Om Shanti Om (November 9, 2007) (Released) ...... Himself (Special Appearance) Bhool Bhulaiyaa (October 12, 2007) (Released) ...... Dr. Aditya Shrivastav Heyy Babyy (August 24, 2007) (Released) ...... Aroush Namastey London (March 23, 2007) (Released) ...... Arjun Bhagam Bhag (December 22, 2006) (Released) ...... Bunty Jaan-E-Mann (October 20, 2006) (Released) ...... Agastya Rao Phir Hera Pheri (June 9, 2006) (Released) ...... Raju Hum Ko Deewana Kar Gaye (April 14, 2006) (Released) ...... Aditya Malhotra Mere Jeevan Saathi (February 3, 2006) (Released) ...... Vicky Family - Ties Of Blood (January 12, 2006) (Released) ...... Shekhar Bhatia Dosti - Friends Forever (December 23, 2005) (Released) ...... Raj Deewane Huye Paagal (November 25, 2005) (Released) ...... Rocky Garam Masala (November 2, 2005) (Released) ...... Mac Waqt - Race Against Time (April 22, 2005) (Released) ...... Aditya Bewafaa (February 25, 2005) (Released) ...... Raja Insan (January 14, 2005) (Released) ...... Amjad Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin (2005) (Released) ...... Inspector Ajay Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Sathiyo (December 24, 2004) (Released) ...... Major Rajeev Aitraaz (November 12, 2004) (Released) ...... Raj Malhotra Hatya - The Murderer (October 15, 2004) (Released) ...... Ravi Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (July 30, 2004) (Released) ...... Sunny Khurana/Khosla/Arun Aan - Men At Work (June 4, 2004) (Released) ...... DCP Hari Om Patnaik Police Force (May 28, 2004) (Released) ...... Vijay Khakee (January 23, 2004) (Released) ...... Sr. Insp. Shekhar Sachdev Andaaz (May 23, 2003) (Released) ...... Raj Malhotra Talaash... The Hunt Begins (January 3, 2003) (Released) ...... Arjun Jaani Dushman (August 16, 2002) (Released) ...... Atul Awara Paagal Deewana (June 21, 2002) (Released) ...... Guru Gulab Khatri Aankhen (April 5, 2002) (Released) ...... Vishwas Prajapati Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya (February 15, 2002) (Released) ...... Raj Malhotra Ajnabee (September 22, 2001) (Released) ...... Vikram Bajaj (Vicky) Ek Rishtaa - The Bond Of Love (May 18, 2001) (Released) ...... Ajay Kapoor Khiladi 420 (December 29, 2000) (Released) ...... Dev Kumar/Anand Kumar Dhadkan (August 11, 2000) (Released) ...... Ram Hera Pheri (March 31, 2000) (Released) ...... Raju Jaanwar (December 23, 1999) (Released) ...... Badshah/Bapu Lohar Sangharsh (September 3, 1999) (Released) ...... Professor Aman Varma Zulmi (April 16, 1999) (Released) ...... Raj International Khiladi (March 26, 1999) (Released) ...... Devraj/Rahul Aarzoo (March 19, 1999) (Released) ...... Vijay Khanna Barood (August 7, 1998) (Released) ...... Jai Sharma Angaarey (July 24, 1998) (Released) ...... Amar Keemat:They Are Back (April 10, 1998) (Released) ...... Dev Aflatoon (December 19, 1997) (Released) ...... Rocky/Raja/Parimal Chaturvedi Dil To Pagal Hai (October 30, 1997) (Released) ...... Ajay (Guest Appearance) Mr And Mrs Khiladi (October 10, 1997) (Released) ...... Raja Taraazu (August 1, 1997) (Released) ...... Inspector Ram Yadav Daava (July 18, 1997) (Released) ...... Inspector Arjun Insaaf (May 30, 1997) (Released) ...... Vikram Lahu Ke Do Rang (March 21, 1997) (Released) ...... Sikandar Davai Sapoot (November 8, 1996) (Released) ...... Prem Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi (June 14, 1996) (Released) ...... Akshay Malhotra Tu Chor Main Sipahi (May 10, 1996) (Released) ...... Amar Varma Sabse Bada Khiladi (June 9, 1995) (Released) ...... Vijay Kumar Nazar Ke Samne (June 2, 1995) (Released) ...... Jay Kumar Maidan-E-Jung (April 14, 1995) (Released) ...... Karan Paandav (March 3, 1995) (Released) ...... Vijay Hum Hain Bemisal (December 16, 1994) (Released) ...... Vijay Sinha Zaalim (December 9, 1994) (Released) ...... Ravi Zakhmi Dil (November 25, 1994) (Released) ...... Jayadev Anand Suhaag (November 4, 1994) (Released) ...... Raj Amaanat (October 14, 1994) (Released) ...... Amar Ikke Pe Ikka (October 11, 1994) (Released) ...... Rajiv Main Khiladi Tu Anadi (September 23, 1994) (Released) ...... Karan Joglekar Mohra (July 1, 1994) (Released) ...... Amar Saxena Jai Kishan (June 10, 1994) (Released) ...... Jai Verma/Kishen Yeh Dillagi (May 6, 1994) (Released) ...... Vijay Saigal Elaan (January 21, 1994) (Released) ...... Vishal Chaudhry Sainik (September 10, 1993) (Released) ...... Lieutenant Suraj Dutt Waqt Hamara Hai (July 2, 1993) (Released) ...... Vikas Kayda Kanoon (June 11, 1993) (Released) ...... Daud Dil Ke Baazi (May 7, 1993) (Released) ...... Vijay Ashant (1993) (Released) Deedar (August 14, 1992) (Released) ...... Anand Malhotra Mr Bond (April 16, 1992) (Released) ...... Mr. Bond Khiladi (January 5, 1992) (Released) ...... Raj Malhotra Dancer (August 23, 1991) (Released) ...... Raja Saugandh (January 25, 1991) (Released) ...... Shiva

The Khiladi tag seemed to be a lucky charm of sorts and he proved it with the 1995 hit Sabse Bada Khiladi and then again in 1996 with Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi. But the 1997 film Mr. and Mrs. Khiladi failed on that note. The same year, his extended supporting role in Dil To Pagal Hai won him the Filmfare Best Supporting Actor nomination. The next two years saw most of his films failing at the box office except for Sangharsh with Preity Zinta and Jaanwar.

He tried his hand in the comedy stream quite successfully in 2000 with Hera Pheri, which was a laugh riot. Dhadkan with pal Suneil Shetty and Shilpa Shetty also was a good performer at the box office. His role as Vikram Bajaj in the 2001 release Ajnabee won him the Filmfare Best Villain Award.

The years 2003 to 2006 saw him in Awaara Paagal Deewana, Andaaz, Mujhse Shaadi Karoge (nominated for the Filmfare Best Supporting Actor and Filmfare Best Comedian award), Garam Masala, and the sequel Phir Hera Pheri. Garam Masala fetched him the Filmfare Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role.

He proved himself yet again in 2007 with almost all of his films ending up as hits like Namastey London, Bhool Bhulaiya, and Welcome. Though the much hyped Tashan failed to do well in 2008, Singh is Kinng did exceptionally well in India and overseas.

He also kickstarted the adventure based TV reality show, Khatron Ka Khiladi.

In 2009, Akshay did not have much success with his releases as they did not match the hype. He was seen in Chandni Chowk to China with Deepika Padukone as a loser who morphs into a winner. While his fans stood by him, the critics slammed it. Nagesh Kukunoorâ??s 8x10 Tasveer didnâ??t evoke a good response. Kambakkht Ishq also fell flat. Blue was appreciated for its visuals. De Dana Dan, a comedy, with his pals from Hera Pheri did a decent job at the box office.

On a Rollâ?¦.

He is currently working on five movies-Housefull, Helloo India, Action Replay with Aishwarya Rai, Khatta Meeta, and Patiala House.

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Awards:

Winner: Screen Award for Best Popular Actor Award (2009)

Movie: Singh Is Kinng

Winner: Stardust Award for Star Of The Year - Male (2008)

Movie: Namastey London

Winner: Filmfare Award for Best Performance In Comic Role (2005)

Movie: Garam Masala

Winner: IIFA Award for Best Performance In Comic Role (2005)

Movie: Mujhse Shaadi Karogi

Winner: Filmfare Award for Best Performance In Negative Role (2001)

Movie: Ajnabee

Nominated: Zee Cine Award for Best Actor (2011)

Movie: Housefull

Nominated: Stardust Award for Best Actor In A Comedy Role (2011)

Movie: Tees Maar Khan

Nominated: Stardust Award for Best Actor In A Comedy Role (2011)

Movie: Housefull

Nominated: Stardust Award for Star Of The Year - Male (2011)

Movie: Tees Maar Khan

Nominated: Stardust Award for Star Of The Year - Male (2011)

Movie: Housefull

Nominated: Screen Award for Best Actor In Popular Category (Male) (2010)

Movie: De Dana Dan

Nominated: Stardust Award for Best Actor (2010)

Movie: 8x10 Tasveer

Nominated: Stardust Award for Best Actor In A Comedy Role (2010)

Movie: De Dana Dan

Nominated: Stardust Award for Star Of The Year - Male (2010)

Movie: Blue

Nominated: Screen Award for Best Actor (2009)

Movie: Singh Is Kinng

Nominated: Stardust Award for Star Of The Year - Male (2009)

Movie: Singh Is Kinng

Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Actor (2009)

Movie: Singh Is Kinng

Nominated: Apsara Award for Best Actor In Leading Role (2009)

Movie: Singh Is Kinng

Nominated: Stardust Award for Star Of The Year - Male (2008)

Movie: Heyy Babyy

Nominated: Apsara Award for Best Actor In A Comic Role (2008)

Movie: Bhool Bhulaiyaa

Nominated: IIFA Award for Performance In A Leading Role (Male) (2008)

Movie: Bhool Bhulaiyaa

Nominated: IIFA Award for Best Actor (2008)

Movie: Namastey London

Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Actor (2007)

Movie: Namastey London

Nominated: IIFA Award for Best Performance In Comic Role (2006)

Movie: Garam Masala

Nominated: Screen Award for Best Actor In A Comic Role (2006)

Movie: Garam Masala

Nominated: Zee Cine Award for Best Actor (2005)

Movie: Race Against Time

Nominated: Screen Award for Best Actor In A Supporting Role (2005)

Movie: Mujhse Shaadi Karogi

Nominated: Apsara Award for Best Actor (2005)

Movie: Race Against Time

Nominated: Apsara Award for Best Actor In Supporting Role (2005)

Movie: Mujhse Shaadi Karogi

Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Actor In Supporting Role (2004)

Movie: Mujhse Shaadi Karogi

Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Actor In Supporting Role (2004)

Movie: Khakee

Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Performance In Comic Role (2004)

Movie: Mujhse Shaadi Karogi

Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Actor In Supporting Role (1997)

Movie: Dil To Pagal Hai

Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Actor (1994)

Following the success of Hera Pheri, Kumar starred in a number of comedy films, including Awara Paagal Deewana (2002), Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004) and Garam Masala (2005). The films succeeded at the box office, and his performance in the latter earned him his second Filmfare Award, for Best Comedian.

Apart from his action, comedy and romantic roles, Kumar displayed a flair for dramatic roles in films such as Ek Rishtaa (2001), Aankhen (2002), Bewafaa (2005) and Waqt: The Race Against Time (2005).

In 2006 he starred in a sequel to Hera Pheri titled Phir Hera Pheri. As was the former, the sequel became a huge success at the box office. Later that year he starred alongside Salman Khan in the romantic musical Jaan-E-Mann. The film was a well anticipated release, and despite receiving positive reviews from critics, did not do as well as expected at the box office. Though the film under-performed, his role as a shy, lovable nerd was praised. He ended the year with the comedy Bhagam Bhag, which was a success. In that same year, he led the Heat 2006 world tour along with fellow stars Saif Ali Khan, Preity Zinta, Sushmita Sen and Celina Jaitley.

2007 proved to be Kumar's most successful year during his career in the industry, and as described by box office analysts, "probably the best ever recorded by an actor, with four outright hits and no flops." His first release, Namastey London, was critically and commercially successful, and his performance earned him a Best Actor nomination at the Filmfare. Critic Taran Adarsh wrote of his performance in the film, "he's sure to win the hearts of millions of moviegoers with a terrific portrayal in this film." His next two releases, Heyy Babyy and Bhool Bhulaiyaa, were box office successes as well. Kumar's last release of the year, Welcome, did extremely well at the box office, receiving a blockbuster status and simultaneously becoming his fifth successive hit. All of Kumar's films which released that year did well in the overseas market as well.

Kumar's first film of 2008, Tashan, marked his comeback to the Yash Raj Films banner after 11 years. Although much anticipated by the public, the film was a critical and commercial failure. His second film, Singh Is Kinng was a huge success at the box office and broke the first-week worldwide record of Om Shanti Om, the previous highest figure. His next film was the animated film Jumbo.

In 2009, Kumar featured opposite Deepika Padukone in the Warner Bros.-Rohan Sippy production Chandni Chowk to China. Directed by Nikhil Advani, the film was a critical and commercial failure at the box office. Kumar's next release was 8 x 10 Tasveer. Directed by Nagesh Kukunoor, the film was a critical and commercial failure. His next release Kambakkht Ishq was declared as an above average success at the box-office. Kumar's film Blue was released on 16 October 2009. Blue collected about Rs. 42 crores at the box-office and was declared as average. His last release of 2009 was Priyadarshan's De Dana Dan, which was declared as an above average success.

Kumar made his debut in the small screen in 2008 with the Channel Colors as the host of the successful Fear Factor – Khatron Ke Khiladi. In 2009, he hosted the second season, Fear Factor – Khatron Ke Khiladi Level 2.

A long road traveled; from a waiter in Bangkok, to one of the most successful actors in Bollywood, Akshay Kumar has come a long way. As an instructor in martial artist, Rajiv Bhatia always dreamt of making it big in that field but when a student suggested that with his good looks and a good built, he should take up modelling, the anonymous Rajiv Bhatia began his journey as Akshay Kumar who then slowly but surely worked his way up to becoming one of the most talented stars of the industry. Stunned at the pay package and his success as a model, Akshay took the next obvious step, and entered into films. However unlike most of the other stars in his time, Akshay neither had star parents, nor a godfather to launch him. Although his first few films were unsuccessful at the box office, they helped Akshay get noticed for his dancing abilities and his dare-devilish stunts. His first true hit film was 'Khiladi' and although it was a success, the top banners continued to be elusive until 'Yeh Dillagi' which not only got him recognition but marked his position as a top league actor. Though 'Jai Kishen' and 'Main Khiladi Tu Anari' were quite successful at the box office, it was 'Mohra' and 'Sabse Bada Khiladi' that it catapulted Akshay to fame and established his position as one of the top most heroes of the industry. With a series of 'Khiladi' movies including the "Khiladiyon Ke Khiladi', Akshay became the quintessential "action hero'. But with 'Mr. & Mrs. Khiladi', 'Dil To Pagal Hai' and 'Aflatoon', he attempted new genres in order to change his stereotypical image, and he was quite successful at it. Another attempt at a new role with 'Ajnabee', where he played the villain, was again well portrayed and well received by audiences and critics alike. 'Dhadkan', where he starred opposite Shilpa Shetty reaffirmed the fact that aside from being an action hero, Akshay Kumar was also the perfect romantic lead. In the same year came another memorable performance with the film "Hera Pheri' which brought to the forefront his strength in comedy and superb timing as he held his ground with the seasoned Paresh Rawal and Suniel Shetty. Akshay Kumar continued to improve with every film, from "Khakee, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi', "Aitraaz, Waqt', 'Awara Pagaal Deewana', "Garam Masala' to the recently released "Phir Hera Phiri' proved that Akshay was a sure-fire hit at the box-office as well. Today he is one of the most sought after actors who commands a strong box-office opening. His forthcoming films include Jaaneman, Saamna, London Namaste and Welcome.

Akshay Kumar